Politics

Ten current members of staff at Reading Borough Council consistently earn more than £100,000 per year.

As a councillor you sometimes have the privilege of overseeing a project that you know is going to make a real difference for generations to come.

Leaders have reacted to the meningitis outbreak in Reading as a young person has sadly died from the illness.

The ruling Labour Party and the opposition Green Party in Reading have clashed over who won the popular vote for the election this year.

Reform UK failed to win any seats on Reading Borough Council during its first election with a full slate of candidates.

The local elections in Reading saw one of the strongest turnouts in decades and a tight popular?vote race between Labour and the Greens.

Reading West and Mid Berkshire Olivia Bailey has launched a Summer School for young people offering hands-on experience in politics and campaigning

Residents have reacted after a banner thanking immigrants for their work in the NHS and care sector was displayed outside a home in Reading.

There is heartbreak from the Labour leadership in Reading as three councillors who were in charge of key policy areas were all unseated by the Greens

Eight new faces have been voted in to serve on Reading Borough Council following the 2026 elections.