Council defeated after rejecting plan to seal off huge house in Caversham
Hoardings around a house in Caversham that has been unoccupied for years have been allowed to stay despite misgivings from the council.
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Politics
FROM THE LEADER: Reading Climate Festival returns
Reading is one of the greenest towns in the UK according to several recent reports and with more than 100 wonderful public parks
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‘One person should never define a whole community’, says Reading councillor after murder case
A Sikh councillor from Reading has said the actions of Henry Nowak's murderer shouldn't be used to "judge an entire faith."
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Former broadcast journalist made Mayor of Reading for 2026/27
A former leading sports broadcast journalist has been made the Mayor of Reading for this year.
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New Reading council administration appointed after three lead councillors lose their seats
The new administration of Reading Borough Council has been appointed after three leading Labour councillors lost their seats during the elections.
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First black female mayor of Reading reflects on her year
The first black female Mayor of Reading has reflected on her year, giving a powerful speech about supporting refugees.
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FROM THE LEADER: Council’s annual general meeting and Mayor making ceremony
Key partners from across the town gathered at Reading Town Hall for the Council's Annual General Meeting and Mayor-making ceremony.
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Thames Water response after being slammed by MP for attempt to delay Ofwat fine
Thames Water has responded after being accused by an MP in Reading of attempting to delay the payment of a fine imposed by a government regulator.
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More than £2000 spent on travel expenses for Reading mayor in 2025/26
More than £2,000 was spent on travel expenses for the mayor of Reading over the last year.
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Experience of people who have left care after becoming adults in Reading rated by Ofsted
The experience of people who have left care after becoming adults in Reading has been investigated by Ofsted.
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POPULAR STORIES
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Council begins pavement improvement works across the borough using new cheaper, greener method
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‘We’re absolutely devastated’: Major Berkshire festival cancelled after last-minute rescue deal collapses
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Reading FC close in on signing of attacking midfielder from Championship side
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Ex-Reading FC star set to sign for League Two side following Championship release
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Veteran EFL boss emerges as contender for Reading FC role
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