Reading Borough Council

We’ve been working on maintaining roads resurfaced in the last five years by applying a preservation treatment to them to keep them in good condition for longer. It is a cost-effective, quick and convenient treatment which we’ll be using going forwards to ensure we keep more roads in better condition for longer.

Our phone lines are now back up and running after a period of planned maintenance. If you tried to call us earlier and couldn’t get through, please try again. Thank you for your patience during this time.

We were one of the first councils to trial an innovative technique to apply a barrier coating to existing pavements to preserve and rejuvenate them. This extends their life, negating the need for more costly and time-consuming reconstruction. The trial was successful and we’ll be continuing to do this to keep your pavements in good condition.

@SGrahamg5 Hi, thanks for getting back in touch. We have made the Highways team aware of this. Kind regards

Not much of an improvement @ReadingCouncil

🧠💙 We’re Hiring: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Social Care Team (Hospital Discharges) 💙🧠 Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting people with mental health needs as they transition from hospital back into the community? We’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Team, focusing on hospital discharges and ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. 🏥➡️🏡 This is a rewarding opportunity to take a senior role in a team that makes a real difference – supporting individuals to regain independence, reduce hospital stays, and access the services they need to thrive in their communities. 🌱 ✨ What you’ll be doing: 🧠 Leading on complex mental health social care cases within hospital discharge pathways 🏥 Supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital into the community 🤝 Working closely with NHS colleagues and multi-disciplinary teams 📋 Undertaking Care Act assessments, care planning, and safeguarding work 👥 Providing professional guidance and support to colleagues within the team ⚖️ Ensuring practice meets legal frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding duties 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/3PhI7

☎️ We are carrying out planned maintenance to our phone lines tomorrow, 19 March. During this time, our phone services may be temporarily unavailable. In an emergency only, please use the temporary emergency number that will be activated on the day: 0118 242 9954. We will keep our website and social channels updated with any changes to service on the day. Thank you for your patience.

This is how the development in Battle Street will look and work begins this summer. There will be 62 new homes , including a bungalow and sheltered accommodation, and a day opportunities centre for people who use Adult Social Care services. More here - rdguk.info/ZNnaN

Residents asked for better roads, and since 2021 we’ve invested significantly in a £9m and further £8m programme of improvements to major and residential roads. More surfacing work to improve Reading’s roads will take place this summer.

This Sunday, 22 March, the streets of Reading will be filled with thousands of runners as @readinghalf Marathon 2026 returns in just 4 days. Rolling road closures will be in place throughout the day. The list of affected roads and the guidelines for closure times can be found at: rdguk.info/dLf0m

Next week our new Public Spaces Protection Order comes into effect to make Reading a better place for you by clamping down on dog control, dog fouling, begging, street drinking and the anti-social use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Here's what you need to know about the begging condition, which will be overseen by Thames Valley Police...

🌟👶 We’re Hiring: Team Leader – Norcot Early Years Centre 👶🌟 Are you an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step into leadership? Norcot Early Years Centre is looking for a motivated and inspiring Team Leader to lead our dedicated early years team and help shape high-quality provision for children and families. 🏫💛 This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on practice with leadership, supporting staff development while ensuring an outstanding learning environment for our children. 🌈✨ ✨ What you’ll be doing: 👩‍🏫 Leading, supporting, and motivating a team of early years practitioners 🌱 Delivering high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework 📋 Ensuring safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards are met 🤝 Working closely with families to support children’s development and wellbeing 🧩 Supporting planning, assessment, and continuous improvement 💬 Promoting an inclusive, nurturing, and child-centred environment 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/paOhw

🌟💙 We’re Hiring: Senior Social Worker – Physical Disability & Older People’s (PDOP) Team 💙🌟 🤝 Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Physical Disability and Older People’s (PDOP) Team, where you’ll play a key role in supporting adults to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. 🏡 This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals with physical disabilities and older adults, leading on complex cases and helping shape high-quality social care practice within a supportive team environment. 🧩 What you’ll be doing: 📋 Managing complex casework and delivering high-quality assessments and care planning 🧑‍⚕️ Supporting adults with physical disabilities and age-related needs to maintain independence ⚖️ Working within key frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding responsibilities 🤝 Collaborating with health professionals and multi-disciplinary partners 👥 Providing guidance and support to colleagues and contributing to good practice across the team 🏡 Promoting strength-based approaches and person-centred care 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/DiL42

@tonymcginn @loveourstreets Hi, Thank you for getting in touch with us. This has been highlighted to our Street Scene team. Many thanks,

@ReadingCouncil ℹ reported this mess two days ago on @loveourstreets I received an email saying it had been cleared up. Really 🤔 think you need to have a word with your staff as nothing has been cleared up it’s on the end of gypsy Lane Tilehurst

🌈👶 We’re Hiring: Early Years Practitioner – Caversham Nursery School 👶🌈 Are you passionate about early childhood development and giving children the very best start in life? Caversham Nursery School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing and supportive team. 🏫💛 This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a welcoming early years environment where play, curiosity, and child-led learning are at the heart of everything we do. 🌟 ✨ What you’ll be doing: 🎨 Supporting children’s learning through engaging, play-based activities 📖 Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment 🤝 Working closely with colleagues and families to support each child’s development 🌱 Encouraging confidence, independence, and social skills 📝 Observing and recording progress in line with the EYFS framework 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/TZklx

As well as investing in a road resurfacing programme, we also resurface pavements and create new ones where needed – for example on Portman Road where our in-house team created a new stretch of pavement to benefit pedestrians and cyclists.

☎️ We will be carrying out planned maintenance to our phone lines this Thursday, 19 March. During this time, our phone services may be temporarily unavailable. We will keep our website and social channels updated with any changes to service on the day. Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work.

Hi, This tree was removed as it was crashed into by a vehicle last summer. The damage to the cambium layer (just under the bark which varies water and nutrients up) of tree meant it wouldn’t survive, but it also wasn’t in danger of falling over as structurally it was still sound. Kind regards

@ReadingCouncil What was the reason for chopping down the tree by the mural?

🛡️ We’re Hiring: Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Adult Social Care) 💙 Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk? We’re looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team within Adult Social Care. In this vital role, you’ll work to protect vulnerable adults, promote independence, and ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time. You’ll be part of a professional, supportive team that’s committed to high-quality, person-centred practice. ✨ In this role, you’ll: 🔹 Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory responsibilities 🔹 Work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies 🔹 Develop and implement care and protection plans that promote safety and wellbeing 🔹 Apply professional curiosity and sound judgment in complex situations 🌱 What we’re looking for: ✅ A qualified and registered Social Worker (SWE registration essential) ✅ Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding principles ✅ Excellent communication, assessment, and risk management skills ✅ A compassionate, strengths-based approach to supporting adults 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/2Wc3v

⚡🎭 We’re Hiring: Electrical Technician – Reading Arts 🎭⚡ Are you a skilled Electrical Technician with a passion for live events, theatres, and performance spaces? We’re looking for a talented professional to join Reading Arts, supporting the technical delivery of a diverse programme of performances, events, and productions. 🌟 This is an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes in a vibrant cultural environment, ensuring our venues are technically ready to deliver exceptional experiences for audiences and performers alike. 🎶🎤 🔧 What you’ll be doing: 💡 Installing, operating, and maintaining lighting and electrical systems for performances and events 🎭 Supporting the technical delivery of shows, performances, and venue events ⚡ Maintaining electrical equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards 🛠️ Assisting with rigging, stage setup, and technical preparations 🤝 Working closely with visiting production teams and internal staff 📋 Ensuring health & safety and technical standards are always met 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/CiLci

Residents are being offered four weekends to hold community summer street parties as part of The Big Lunch 2026 without paying the usual road closure fee. Applications should be made by Monday 20 April and more details can be found at rdguk.info/87Z13 For more information visit rdguk.info/D1kLQ