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19th December 2024

Council Christmas Opening Hours 2024

Closure and out-of-hours information for Reading Council services over Christmas and New Year.

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19th December 2024

Bin collection changes and advice over Christmas and New Year

Learn about changes to bin collections this Christmas, find advice on handling excess waste and get details on recycling your Christmas tree at local drop-off points.

16th December 2024

Residents invited to vote on design for Emmer Green play area

Residents invited to vote on design for Emmer Green play area. Two exciting designs for residents to choose from. Investment of £350,000 in the new accessible Emmer Green play area.

29th November 2024

Risk of flooding in Reading - latest information

Update on flooding risk to Reading following recent wet weather.

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Latest News

Council Christmas Opening Hours 2024

Bin collection changes and advice over Christmas and New Year

Residents invited to vote on design for Emmer Green play area

Risk of flooding in Reading - latest information