Caversham and Emmer Green

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Cost of living crisis

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Applications open for cost of living support in Reading in £1 million pot

The Halfords and an unoccupied unit at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Halfords and an unoccupied unit at the Reading Retail Park in Oxford Road. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

Plan for Halfords to downsize and relocate in busy Reading retail park

Mark Keeping, Olivia Bailey and Sikandar Hayat, all Labour members. Mark Keeping, left, won back his seat in Kentwood ward.

Mark Keeping, Olivia Bailey and Sikandar Hayat, all Labour members. Mark Keeping, left, won back his seat in Kentwood ward.

Local Elections 2024

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Labour holds grip on Reading council with Greens second biggest party

The Reading Borough Council 2024 election count. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council 2024 election count. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local Elections 2024

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LISTED: All the results from Reading’s Local Elections 2024

New faces, and a couple of returning ones, on Reading Borough Council after 2024 elections.

New faces, and a couple of returning ones, on Reading Borough Council after 2024 elections.

Conservative Party

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Fresh faces on Reading Borough Council following local elections 2024

Daya Pal Singh, elected Labour councillor for Emmer Green ward. Credit: James Aldridge, Local

Daya Pal Singh, elected Labour councillor for Emmer Green ward. Credit: James Aldridge, Local

Conservative Party

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Drama sees Labour seize council seat in north Caversham for the first time

LIVE updates as Reading local election results 2024 come in

LIVE updates as Reading local election results 2024 come in

Conservative Party

As it happened: Labour hold control of Reading Borough Council

Reading Borough Council offices

Reading Borough Council offices

Conservative Party

The current makeup of Reading Borough Council ahead of local elections 2024

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Voters arrive at a polling station. Credit: Mike Swift

Conservative Party

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Meet all the candidates standing in the Reading Borough Council elections this year

Local Elections 2024: Polling Day kicks off in Reading

Local Elections 2024: Polling Day kicks off in Reading

Local government

Recap: Local Elections 2024 as Reading heads to the polls

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben Blackmore, candidate for Tilehurst ward, and Ross Mackinnon, MP candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire. Credit: @RossMackinnonWB

Conservatives on campaign in Reading, featuring Nick Fudge, candidate for Kentwood ward, Ben Blackmore, candidate for Tilehurst ward, and Ross Mackinnon, MP candidate for Reading West and Mid Berkshire. Credit: @RossMackinnonWB

Conservative Party

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Reading Conservatives issue manifesto on eve of local elections

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Plan for 209 flats at riverside blasted as neighbours raise home damage fears

Henry Wright. Liberal Democrat candidate for Abbey ward and the Reading Central MP seat at the Reading station subway passage, which will be closed for 16 works for improvements. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Henry Wright. Liberal Democrat candidate for Abbey ward and the Reading Central MP seat at the Reading station subway passage, which will be closed for 16 works for improvements. Credit: Reading Liberal Democrats

Central Reading

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Lib Dems slam long closure of Reading station passageway

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy council leader, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Centre

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy council leader, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Centre

Reading Labour group choose the new leader of council

Outgoing Reading council leader Jason Brock (far right) with fellow Labour councillors. Credit Reading Labour

Outgoing Reading council leader Jason Brock (far right) with fellow Labour councillors. Credit Reading Labour

Reading council leader makes case for Labour on the eve of local elections

The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The old Sports Direct store in Broad Street, Reading town centre, set to be taken over by Slater Menswear. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on what will replace old Sports Direct in town centre

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

The offices of Reading Borough Council in Bridge Street. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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Our wellbeing is at stake: Mum's plea for council rethink as 400 people face eviction

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the Bohemian Bowls Club on De Montford Island on the River Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Councillor Tony Page, the Mayor of Reading, and Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East at the Bohemian Bowls Club on De Montford Island on the River Thames. Credit: Office of Matt Rodda MP

Local government

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Reading top bods bowled over in visit to unique sports club

Hemdean House School in Hemdean Road, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

Hemdean House School in Hemdean Road, Caversham. Credit: Google Maps

Independent Schools

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Private school in Caversham set to close after 165 years

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A Reading Borough Council election count at the Rivermead Leisure Complex. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Conservative Party

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Reading local election battlegrounds and contests to watch this year

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

New tree planting in the Church ward area of Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

More than 300 trees planted in Reading so far this year

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

A CGI of the view of what the 130 flats will look like that will replace the demolished gas tower in East Reading. Credit: Boyer

Changes made to 130 flats plan at former Reading landmark

Caversham Park. Credit: Beechcroft Developments Ltd

Caversham Park. Credit: Beechcroft Developments Ltd

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Latest on homes plan for BBC building that has been empty for six years

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, an incumbent councillor and Green Party candidate for Redlands ward in Erleigh Road, East Reading. Credit: Reading Green Party

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Greens work for 'a fairer, greener and cleaner Reading' as they launch manifesto

LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

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LETTER: I have no sympathy for Caversham Lakes boss

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

The Kerbo Charge cable, seen in blue, being used to charge a Tesla in Reading. Credit: Kerbo Charge

Department for Transport

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Row over whether there are enough electric car charging points in Reading

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

A CGI of what the replacement development of 209 flats at the Old Power Station between the River Thames and Vastern Road in Reading could look like. Credit: Berkeley Homes

Central Reading

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Neighbours fears over towering flats looming over homes and the riverside

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The Reading Liberal Democrats with their national party leader Sir Ed Davey outside the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Liberal Democrats

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'A fair deal for Reading': Lib Dems launch local election manifesto

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Voting in a ballot box. Credit: PA

Local Elections

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Bring your photo ID! Reading voters urged ahead of elections

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Reading Borough Council

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Neighbour's alarm over 'missing' walkway as council conducts work in Caversham

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Labour councillors and members on campaign. Credit: Reading Labour

Local government

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Labour unveil manifesto for Reading in hopes to maintain power

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

Councillors Alice Mpofu-Coles (Labour, Whitley), Wendy Griffith (Labour, Battle) and Ama Asare (Labour, Thames) at the full Reading Borough Council meeting. Credit: Reading Labour

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Racism against Black women in public life condemned in Reading

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham performing arts students shine in performance on West End stage

Caversham Lakes Watersports

Caversham Lakes Watersports

Local government

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Mixed reactions as Caversham Lakes announces closure

Martyn Edwards has closed his business Caversham Lakes Watersports

Martyn Edwards has closed his business Caversham Lakes Watersports

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Caversham Lakes CEO speaks out for first time since popular site is closed down

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

The Hills Meadow Hand Car Wash off George Street in Caversham. Credit: Woolhampton Design Centre

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Car wash in Reading running for nearly 10 years allowed to continue

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

Councillor Tony Page (Labour, Abbey) the Mayor of Reading, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Letters ) from the University of Reading with VC Professor Robert Van de Noort (left) and Chancellor Paul Lindley (right). Credit: University of Reading

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Mayor and council leader among four Reading councillors retiring ahead of elections

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

A view of The Oracle Riverside in Reading, a landmark of the town.

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'The only constant is change': ways Reading has changed in the last 10 years

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

The Southcote Express fuel station in Bath Road, Reading. Credit: Bowman Riley

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Progress made on changes coming to busy Reading petrol station

$The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$ $The Reading IDR, taken from the Oxford Road bridge. Councillor David McElroy said future occupants and guests in the Minster Quarter area would have their lungs and eyes \'destroyed\' by the IDR. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting$

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Clash over clean air zone in Reading to tackle poor air quality

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Four sites which could see large numbers of homes and flats created in Reading. (Image: Google Maps / Vail Williams)

Central Reading

Reading Local Plan update process delayed due to government rule changes

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Dave McElroy, Green candidate for the Reading Central parliamentary constituency on campaign as a councillor in Hexham Road, within the Redlands ward of Reading Borough. Credit: Reading Green Party

Central Reading

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Green party select candidate to fight for main Reading MP seat in next election

Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

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Launch of new digital visitor parking scheme to be trialled in Caversham

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Part of the red route in Oxford Road, Reading. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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How much Reading Borough Council makes in parking charges and fines in a year

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

The closed Greggs at the former Wellington Arms pub in Whitley Street. Reading. Credit: Google Maps

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Mystery surrounds plan for recently closed Greggs in Reading

The Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

The Perry-Lee family who rent a Homes for Reading house. Credit: Rowan Perry-Lee

Reading Borough Council

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Couple's plea as family faces eviction due to upcoming council decision

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

Conservative Party

4

Prospect of Reading being 'a utopia' raised in clash over council budget

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

Councillor Tony Page, the mayor of Reading, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, Liz Terry, deputy leader of the council, Cllr Clive Jones, Lib Dem candidate for Wokingham and cllr Karen Rowland at the Reading Pakistani Community Cent

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Reading council leader stepping down after five years at the helm

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

Councillor Dve McElroy has criticised the council's figures released on the fifth anniversary of it declaring a climate emergency. Credit: RBC / Reading Greens

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Clash in Reading over progress on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

RBC leader Jason Brock

RBC leader Jason Brock

Climate Emergency

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Reading council leader reflects on fifth anniversary of climate emergency declaration

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

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Questions raised as residents struggle to book free bulky waste collection service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Sun Inn, Reading, which is in the process of being brought back into use. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Central Reading

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Changes made to project to bring centuries old pub in Reading back into use

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Local government

9

Fears over evictions due to changes at Reading council owned housing company

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

The full Reading Borough Council meeting to set the budget for 2024/25. Credit: Reading Borough Council / Microsoft Teams

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How much council tax you will pay in Reading this year and what it has gone up by

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