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Jason Brock, the outgoing leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the raft of tree planting that has occurred throughout the town so far this…

Organisations are being sought to sponsor the planting of new trees throughout Reading.

In this weeks column, Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Borough Council, highlights some of the work the council is doing as part of its tree…

Primark has apologised to Reading Council for pulling out of an agreement to lease a unit that was meant to be used as a cycle hub for people in the…

The money is part of a pledge to invest £2bn by 2025.

Five new councillors will represent areas in South and East Reading following the local elections last week.

Amjad Tarar Park Labour “Amjad Tarar a qualified lawyer and is the Labour and Co-operative candidate for Park ward where he is a local resident and campaigner for the Labour Party. His commitment to the local community is strong, as is shown in the different ways he has been helping residents. If elected he pledges to tackle drug related issues through collaboration with the local police and residents and raise awareness for better physical and mental health.” Abi Jones (Conservative)...

Stock image A CAMPAIGN is being launched to find more local foster carers, particularly for teenagers, so more young people in care can stay in Reading. One year ago, Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) planted a tree in Town Hall Square in partnership with Ethical Reading, Reading Borough Council and the Reading Tree Wardens. The tree-planting, on February 17, 2020, was an idea from a 15-year-old boy, Nick*, who suggested it be planted to help young people in care, like him, who have ha...