All Local Authorities are legally required to have an Allocations Scheme which sets out how we prioritise applicants for social housing, and how social housing is allocated via our Choice Based Lettings system known as Homechoice at Reading. You can see Reading Borough Council’s current scheme...More
As set out in the Reading Transport Strategy 2036 , we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and...More
Background
The Council collects money for infrastructure from new developments through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is a charge based on the floorspace of new developments.
Under the CIL regulations, the Council needs to put 15% of the collected CIL money towards...More
As part of the NCN 422 cycle route within Berkeley Avenue traffic islands were removed to facilitate the mandatory cycle lane. Unbeknown at the time a set of traffic islands close to Ashley Road provided a valued pedestrian crossing point across Berkeley Avenue. Despite the islands being for...More
The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for Cintra Close is intended to create a managed parking scheme that priorities resident parking in this area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider desirability for a...More
The proposed new resident permit parking scheme for the Grovelands Road area is intended to create a managed parking scheme that prioritises resident parking in the area. This proposal follows the receipt of local requests for such measures and informal consultations to gauge the wider...More
To introduce, remove or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking places either in the interests of safety or in response to demand. This has necessitated changing or revising existing Traffic Orders. Objections or comments should be sent in by:
Filling out the online survey below...More
2021 marks the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Reading Abbey, once one of Europe’s largest royal monasteries, by King Henry I.
As part of this year’s anniversary celebrations, we are running a project to carve one of the incomplete head-stops that decorate the outside...More
Over the next ten years, the Berkshire West Joint health and wellbeing strategy will aim to make life happier and healthier for everyone. We want to hear from as many people as possible about what is important to them, to improve their health and wellbeing. Please help us to develop our...More
With the gradual demise of off-street car parking over a number of years within the town centre area and imminent closure of the NCP Garrard Street car park; the intention is now to make Cattle Market car park more accessible.
This entails a proposed vehicle entrance from...More
To introduce, remove or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking places either in the interests of safety or in response to demand. This has necessitated changing or revising existing Traffic Orders. Objections or comments should be sent in by:
Filling out the online survey below...More
The Council intends to install a new pedestrian crossing on Pepper Lane. Please see attachments below for a copy of the notice and a drawing showing the location of the crossing.
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Following a statutory consultation, the Council has approved the implementation of pay and display parking bays on Wokingham Road and Oxford Road. The charges for parking have recently been reviewed and a reduced tariff has now been agreed for implementation. Please see the notice below for...More
Blagrave Recreation Ground play area is a very popular and well used site in Tilehurst. The existing equipment and surfacing in two areas of the park have reached the end of their life and the Council is now taking this opportunity to replace everything and reconfigure the area to make best use of...More
Reading Borough Council is consulting on its budget for the financial year 2021/22. We are inviting input from people who live and work in Reading, partners, local businesses, and people who come into Reading to use our services.
The consultation is open from 15 December...More
Reading Borough Council would like you to vote on your preferred design for the refurbishment of the Children's Playground in Cintra Park. Please vote for either Option 1, Option 2 or Option 3. The designs can be viewed by downloading them from the 'Related' section below or viewed on the next...More
Following public consultations which took place in September this year, the Council now intends to install a tiger crossing on Gosbrook Road. Please see attachments below for a copy of this notice and a drawing showing the location of the crossing.
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Meeting the needs of young people with Social and Communication Difficulties: Establishing a Social Communication Difficulty Resource (SCD) in West Reading
Reading Borough Council is statutorily obliged to provide enough school places for all young people in Reading; including those with...More
A number of Transport-related schemes have received funding from local Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions. One such scheme focussed on improving motorist compliance to the existing 20mph zone in Redlands Ward, noting that Kendrick Road is also partially in Katesgrove Ward. ...More
This is a Section 23 Notice of intention (information only) for the proposed tiger crossing facility on Oxford Road, close to the Overdown Road roundabout.
In accordance with Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Council have consulted with the Police. We are not inviting...More
We are consulting on a document which will provide further detail to Reading's adopted Local Plan policies on securing contributions towards affordable housing from development sites.
The draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is a document that would provide guidance...More
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure...More
The Council's residents' newsletter 'Your Reading' will be delivered from 14 September and we'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
Note that delivery is over a 7-10 day period and if you haven't received it yet, it's on its way.
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As per section 90c of the Highways Act 1980, the Council is in consultation with the police regarding proposals to install a number of speed cushions in the Southcote Road area. This is part of the proposals for the 20mph zone in the same area. These traffic calming measures will help to reduce...More
As per section 90c of the Highways Act 1980, the Council is in consultation with the police regarding proposals to install a number of speed ramps in the Brunswick Street area. This is part of the proposals for the 20mph zone in the same area. These traffic calming measures will help to reduce...More
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure...More
As part of the Community Infrastructure Levy Funded Schemes (CIL) discussed by the Traffic Management Sub-Committee at their meeting in November 2019, Officers have proposed some amendments to the Gosbrook Road pedestrian crossing.
A ‘tiger crossing’ facility has been designed for...More
The introduction of a 20mph speed restriction is proposed to reduce road safety risks and to reduce barriers to the adoption of active travel options, such as cycling and walking. The proposed traffic calming measures will help support compliance with the new speed limit as well as ensure...More
As part of the Community Infrastructure Levy Funded Schemes (CIL) discussed by the Traffic Management Sub-Committee at their meeting in November 2019, Officers have proposed some amendments to the Whitley Wood Road pedestrian crossing.
Double yellow lines have been proposed to prevent...More