Reading Christmas Tree Lights To Be Switched On This Weekend
Christmas in Reading starts this Saturday 16 November with the town centre lights switch on. Reading will have a brand-new Christmas lights display this year comprising 800,000 LED festive lights showcasing the town’s history and cultural heritage from King Henry I and Oscar Wilde to the No. 17 bus and Reading Football Club. The Reading […]
Reading’s Carbon Emissions Continue To Fall
Reading’s carbon emissions have fallen by 54% since 2005 – the 12th largest reduction in the country, according to a new report. The Council’s own carbon footprint has also been cut by 72.7% since 2008/09 and it has reduced its use of fossil fuels by 57% over the same period. Major Council projects are under […]
Reading Council Rough Sleeping Support Boosted By £121,869 Grant
The Council’s ongoing commitment to tackling rough sleeping in Reading has been strengthened by a £121,869 grant. Reading was one of 115 local councils to benefit from a slice of an overall £10m national fund which recognises the significant pressures local authorities are under to increase emergency accommodation and safeguard vulnerable people at risk from […]
Nicky Shorey Reading FC Legend Returns To Reading
Reading FC legend Nicky Shorey was back in Reading on Sunday for his Q&A event at the Purple Turtle. The former left back, who became the first man to represent England while playing for Reading for more than 100 years, played for the club in all three of their seasons in the Premier League. Now […]
Broad Street Mall Christmas 2024 Activities Announced
This Christmas, Broad Street Mall is the place to be for festive fun! Santa has been hard at work making his list and checking it twice, and now he’s ready to spread holiday magic to all the little shoppers at Broad Street Mall. From 22nd November to 24th December on selected dates*, Broad Street Mall […]
Reading Christmas Lights 2024 Switch On Details & More
However you choose to celebrate Christmas, the festive season in Reading will offer everyone a way to make the most of the holiday period. Reading Christmas Lights 2024 Christmas starts on 16 November with the Lights Switch On and festive market which features a great selection of food, drink and craft stalls and live music […]
Shinfield Ward By-election Called
Residents of Shinfield are being urged to check they are registered to vote ahead of a by-election, which will take place in December to fill a vacant seat on Wokingham Borough Council. The Shinfield Ward election will be held on Thursday 5 December, with the candidates set to be confirmed on Monday 11 November, following […]
Tilehurst Mum Wins At Miss Africa GB
Tilehurst mum of two Sarah Sakala missed out on the overall Miss Africa GB title at the weekend – but she brought the Miss Amiable award back to Reading. Sakala, a single mum who runs Sakala Cleaning Service – a Reading-based cleaning company – decided to enter Miss Africa GB to raise awareness for a […]
Reading Town Hall Decarbonisation Feasibility Study – Government Funding Secured
A feasibility study into the decarbonisation of Reading Town Hall will take place after the Council secured Government funding. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries, the historic Town Hall is the last major Council building which does not have current plans to be decarbonised. The Council recently started work on decarbonising the heating system […]
Oxygen Reading Announces Eerie-sistable Offers This October Half-Term
Oxygen Reading is bringing chills and thrills to this October half-term, as the new Spooky Pass gives a 50% discount on hair-raising Activeplay sessions for local families. Oxygen Reading is home to 32 trampolines, an interactive sports pitch and a Toddler Zone, which is fitted out with mini trampolines. Bouncers can also try out the […]