Reading Borough Council

Pupils from a record 29 Reading primary schools will be taking part in Walk to School Week next week. The Council has funded classroom packs for schools and nurseries which have registered for the national event which aims to get children walking, cycling and scooting to school. The annual week supports the Council’s aims to encourage active travel to school which benefits children’s physical and mental health and reduces traffic congestion and air pollution. Good luck to all families who are taking part in Reading. rdguk.info/VS8l6 #rdguk

@AndHay6 Hi, thanks for getting in touch, we have reported this to the Street Scene team - 5563593. Kind regards

@ReadingCouncil . Stuff flytipped outside 2-4 Amity street

In order to help improve properties and further drive up standards for the many thousands of tenants who live in the town, we have introduced a new additional licence scheme for landlords. rdguk.info/XkLuz Landlords can check if their property is eligible and apply at rdguk.info/GBuX2 #rdguk

A few months ago Reading resident Olivia cut the ribbon to officially open the 46 new homes built for existing residents on the Wensley Road estate. We're pleased to say she's recently moved in to her new home on the estate after more than 20 years in one of the tower blocks - here she is showing off her new home on an initial visit prior to moving in to her fantastic flat. We're now moving on to improving the tower blocks with new windows, refurbished lifts, landscaping and replacing all outside insulation amongst other things to continue our regeneration of the estate.

Reading's new Central Library will open on Thursday 18 June. It's new home will be in the Civic Centre, Bridge Street. The bright, spacious and modern library will be fully accessible and home to a larger children's library and teen area. There will also be almost 100 work and study spaces and use of free wi-fi. More here - rdguk.info/nDOc2

🧠💙 We’re Hiring: Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Social Care Team 💙🧠 Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in mental health services? We’re seeking a dedicated professional to join our Mental Health Social Care Team, supporting individuals to live independently and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives. 🌱🏡 This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, helping people build skills, confidence, and independence. 🤝✨ 🧩 What you’ll be doing: 🧠 Supporting individuals with mental health needs through functional assessments and interventions 🏡 Promoting independence through occupation-focused, person-centred practice 📋 Undertaking assessments, care planning, and reviews under the Care Act 🤝 Working closely with social workers, health professionals, and partner agencies 🛠️ Identifying and recommending equipment, adaptations, and strategies to support daily living 🌱 Supporting recovery and wellbeing through tailored interventions 💻 To apply: rdguk.info/mB98w

Do your bit to help those most in need in Reading by donating online here: rdguk.info/d5okq

Reading’s residents have been giving generously to Tap for Reading since last January. Here’s a heartfelt account from YMCA Reading General Manager Jayne Evanson of how your support is helping one of our four local homelessness charities… “YMCA Reading houses 40 young people for up to eighteen months, who would have been homeless or at risk of homelessness. Tap for Reading money supports our work and is a brilliant resource to support those who find themselves homeless or at risk of homelessness. “Since the scheme started YMCA have been able to assist 31 of our residents, 9 of whom have moved into private rented accommodation. The Tap for Reading money has enabled us to provide: •Basic kitchen equipment to support with cooking, meal planning and healthy eating. This has enabled staff to teach the skills of batch cooking on a budget. •Duvets & bedding to ensure they have a cosy place to sleep and learn about cleanliness, regular bed changing and laundry. •Baby blenders to our young parent residents, to enable them to wean their babies and prepare fresh meals rather than rely on processed foods. •Vacuums, mops, and cleaning items, to enable the staff to support with housekeeping skills and ways to maintain a clean and health property. “Tap for Reading has enabled our residents to learn skills that will stay with them and support them to maintain their forever homes after they leave us. “Every penny donated to YMCA Reading through Tap for Reading is spent to build independence. To all that have Tapped for Reading to raise funds- thank you!” See how you can donate online and help people in need in Reading in the comments ➡️

Reading's new Central Library will open on Thursday 18 June. It's new home will be in the Civic Centre, Bridge Street. The bright, spacious and modern library will be fully accessible and home to a larger children's library and teen area. There will also be almost 100 work and study spaces and use of free wi-fi. More here - rdguk.info/0eoEh

🗳️ The results are in for Reading's 2026 local elections The 48-seat council is now: - Labour - 29 - Green - 11 - Conservatives - 5 - Lib Dem - 3 Full results ➡️ rdguk.info/J2NIR

Coley Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Richard Walkem (Green) ➡️ rdguk.info/JXT7M #rdguk

Caversham Heights Ward Results (by-election) 🗳️ Elected: Isobell Ballsdon (Conservative) and Saadia Saadat (Conservative) ➡️ rdguk.info/ViF0d #rdguk

Battle Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Pratikshya Gurung (Labour) ➡️ rdguk.info/edd8U #rdguk

Church Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Ruth McEwan (Labour) ➡️ rdguk.info/qdQKs #rdguk

Tilehurst Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Meri O’Connell (Lib Dem) ➡️ rdguk.info/liElK #rdguk

Norcot Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Alison Foster (Labour) ➡️ rdguk.info/WdoM0 #rdguk

Thames Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: David Graham Clarke (Green) ➡️ rdguk.info/835hd #rdguk

Kentwood Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Glenn Anthony Dennis (Labour) ➡️ rdguk.info/zmG2O #rdguk

Whitley Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Rachel Claire Eden (Labour) ➡️ rdguk.info/RXqkC #rdguk

Park Ward Results 🗳️ Elected: Rob White (Green) ➡️ rdguk.info/Blyae #rdguk