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How to organise a street party in Reading this summer

Participants are wanted for parties to celebrate the Royal Wedding, Big Lunch and Great Get Together...

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Site identified for 56 affordable homes in Reading

The homes need to be built as part of a 315 home plan in another part of Reading...

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Under pressure social workers dealing with more children in Reading

Caseloads for social workers in the town have increased...

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Fears reduced library hours in Reading could lead to closures

A public consultation has been launched over the plans...

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‘Scandalous’ developers fail to build 2,300 homes in Reading despite having permission

Developers sitting on land as it rises in value is blamed for the problem...

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What next for Mapledurham playing fields and The Heights school

A site 'masterplan' will be drawn up and future meetings organised...

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Tree house and removing cash point among Reading planning applications

Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Reading Borough Council....

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Campaigners accuse Reading council of ignoring public over Arthur Hill Pool

The campaigners say there is no chance the building will be kept for community use as it's already part of a housing plan...

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Temporary traffic lights causing major Caversham queues

Drivers have been hit by big delays since the work started...

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Alana House boosted by donation from Reading Labour councillors

Alana House has received a £265 donation from Reading Borough Council...

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Take a look back at Reading Civic Centre being built in 1972

The building was demolished in 2016...

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Reading theatres could be privately managed to save money

The council is looking at ways of reducing spending to fill a massive funding gap...

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Yoghurt pots, foil and plastic trays can go in Berkshire recycling bins

People living in Wokingham, Bracknell and Reading can recycle more items...

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Reading libraries bear the brunt of funding cuts with hours to be reduced for second year

The council is battling to meet massive cuts in Government grant...

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Reading office block could be converted into flats

Clarendon House in Queens Road could be the latest to be converted...

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Reading council splashes out on town centre office

The authority has bought Kennet Wharf in Queens Road for an undisclosed sum...

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Council rejects plan to replace Reading NHS building with retirement home

Reading Borough Council unanimously voted against the plans...

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Everything you need to know about the controversial East Reading Mass Rapid Transit plan

The project aims to improve traffic flow in East Reading, but has generated some controversy...

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Reading council tax set to rise by 5.99 per cent as authority battles £43 million budget black hole

Reading Borough Council has no choice but to ramp up the tax, as well as numerous other savings and income plans....

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Plans to replace 'scruffy and awful' Katesgrove tool shop rejected

It was felt the high amount of student housing in the area would have "detrimental impact" on the lives of neighbours...

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University dealt blow as St Patrick's Hall plans are rejected

Councillors were unanimously against the plan, despite recommendations from planning officers...

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Reading town centre building society could turn offices into flats

The space above Nationwide in Friar Street could be converted...

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Live updates as Reading council debates St Patrick's Hall plans

Demolition plans at various sites in Reading are also on the agenda...

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Council urged to refuse student flats plan at former Katesgrove tool shop

The council says the plan for 62 student flats will have a massive impact on neighbours...

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Gridlock fears raised over Tilehurst mosque plan

People say the plans will lead to gridlock on the already busy School Road...