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I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. Items on the agenda include an update on the design for Hexagon Studio Theatre, the council's town centre strategy, the Festival of Inclusivity this Saturday, and the council's webpages on disability.
September 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. Items on the agenda include an update on the design for Hexagon Studio Theatre, the council's town centre strategy, the Festival of Inclusivity this Saturday, and the council's webpages on disability.
I'm at a meeting of the licensing applications sub-committee where hours for the Mosaic's Peri Peri in East Reading are set to be reverted back to 1am Monday to Saturday and midnight on Sundays. They had applied to stay open until 3am, but withdrew the app before a court hearing.
August 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I'm at a meeting of the licensing applications sub-committee where hours for the Mosaic's Peri Peri in East Reading are set to be reverted back to 1am Monday to Saturday and midnight on Sundays. They had applied to stay open until 3am, but withdrew the app before a court hearing.
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where a licence for Nancy and Marvin's Sip and Spin, which is taking over the Eldon Arms. They have applied for recorded music until Sunday to Thursday 10am-11pm and Friday to Saturday 10am-11.30pm.
July 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where a licence for Nancy and Marvin's Sip and Spin, which is taking over the Eldon Arms. They have applied for recorded music until Sunday to Thursday 10am-11pm and Friday to Saturday 10am-11.30pm.
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications committee, where councillors are considering a new policy for hackney carriage (cab) and private hire taxis. Alan Parkinson from Metro Cars is in the public speaking area. Clyde Masson, principal licensing officer, presents.
July 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications committee, where councillors are considering a new policy for hackney carriage (cab) and private hire taxis. Alan Parkinson from Metro Cars is in the public speaking area. Clyde Masson, principal licensing officer, presents.
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older Persons Working Group. The beginning has been delayed due to audio technical difficulties. Presentations due on the Carer's Survey, the offices redesign update, tackling digital exclusion and the future of the group itself.
July 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older Persons Working Group. The beginning has been delayed due to audio technical difficulties. Presentations due on the Carer's Survey, the offices redesign update, tackling digital exclusion and the future of the group itself.
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. There will be a presentation by The Oracle. Simon Houghton initiated a campaign called "Unseen Aware" at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading to promote awareness and understanding of hidden disabilities.
June 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. There will be a presentation by The Oracle. Simon Houghton initiated a campaign called "Unseen Aware" at The Oracle shopping centre in Reading to promote awareness and understanding of hidden disabilities.
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee, where a review of a street trader licence is being heard. The council's licensing team has called for a review of the licence of Salim Alami, who's currently allowed to trade outside Clarks
June 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee, where a review of a street trader licence is being heard. The council's licensing team has called for a review of the licence of Salim Alami, who's currently allowed to trade outside Clarks
I'm at a licensing applications sub-committee meeting for the review of a licence for Drinks 4 U, a kiosk in Market Place, Reading town centre. The business owner has a licence to sell alcohol from 8am to 11pm each day. A call for review has made by police www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2514236...
Store in trouble with police over illegal workers and sale of stolen goods claims
A convenience store in Reading town centre is in trouble as Thames Valley Police have accused it of hiring illegal workers and selling stolen goods.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
June 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
I'm at a licensing applications sub-committee meeting for the review of a licence for Drinks 4 U, a kiosk in Market Place, Reading town centre. The business owner has a licence to sell alcohol from 8am to 11pm each day. A call for review has made by police www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2514236...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where later hours for Wendy's in Reading town centre are due to be discussed. They want to stay open until midnight and 4am on Friday and Saturday www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2514721...
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May 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where later hours for Wendy's in Reading town centre are due to be discussed. They want to stay open until midnight and 4am on Friday and Saturday www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2514721...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where an application for Market House, a bar, hotel and venue in Reading is set to be decided.
The owning company City Group has applied for activities to continue to 1am www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2498838...
The owning company City Group has applied for activities to continue to 1am www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2498838...
'Boutique' events venue applies for extended hours
A boutique events venue in the town centre could keep on serving revellers later at night if hours extensions are approved.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee where an application for Market House, a bar, hotel and venue in Reading is set to be decided.
The owning company City Group has applied for activities to continue to 1am www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2498838...
The owning company City Group has applied for activities to continue to 1am www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2498838...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older People's Working Group. It is a forum for senior citizens to share their concerns and get updates from council officers and charities. Items include the primary care strategy, a Q+A with street scene, AskSARA and the future of the group.
April 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older People's Working Group. It is a forum for senior citizens to share their concerns and get updates from council officers and charities. Items include the primary care strategy, a Q+A with street scene, AskSARA and the future of the group.
The letter has attracted international attention.
To be clear, it is addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, not Sir Kier Starmer, and the letter does not ask for British funding for the airport either.
Tan Dhesi supports Heathrow expansion.
www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/2507954...
To be clear, it is addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, not Sir Kier Starmer, and the letter does not ask for British funding for the airport either.
Tan Dhesi supports Heathrow expansion.
www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/2507954...
Slough MP joins push for new airport to Kashmir region of Pakistan
The MP for Slough has joined a campaign for a new airport to be built in the Kashmir region in Pakistan.
www.sloughobserver.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The letter has attracted international attention.
To be clear, it is addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, not Sir Kier Starmer, and the letter does not ask for British funding for the airport either.
Tan Dhesi supports Heathrow expansion.
www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/2507954...
To be clear, it is addressed to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, not Sir Kier Starmer, and the letter does not ask for British funding for the airport either.
Tan Dhesi supports Heathrow expansion.
www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/2507954...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. Councillor Andrew Hornsby-Smith (Labour) has started the meeting, announcing there will be an accessible sports day held in Palmer Park in September. There are 2 deaf women in attendance with sign language helpers.
March 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's access and disabilities working group. Councillor Andrew Hornsby-Smith (Labour) has started the meeting, announcing there will be an accessible sports day held in Palmer Park in September. There are 2 deaf women in attendance with sign language helpers.
I'm watching a full meeting of Reading Borough Council, where the budget for the coming financial year 2025/26 will be determined. Below is how much the council will collect in council tax from each band of property in the coming year:
February 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I'm watching a full meeting of Reading Borough Council, where the budget for the coming financial year 2025/26 will be determined. Below is how much the council will collect in council tax from each band of property in the coming year:
Sad news to have to report, but local American barbecue restaurant chain Bluegrass BBQ has closed down www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2492431...
American barbecue restaurant chain in Reading, Windsor and High Wycombe closes down
An American barbecue chain with locations in Reading and the surrounding area has been closed down according to publicly available information.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Sad news to have to report, but local American barbecue restaurant chain Bluegrass BBQ has closed down www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2492431...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older People's Working Group. Councillor Paul Gittings (Labour) starts.
On the agenda:
Update from the Highways Team by Sam Shean
Climate Change Strategy by Ben Burftoot
Current topics and updates from Dayna White
Henley Rd + Reading Museum
On the agenda:
Update from the Highways Team by Sam Shean
Climate Change Strategy by Ben Burftoot
Current topics and updates from Dayna White
Henley Rd + Reading Museum
February 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's Older People's Working Group. Councillor Paul Gittings (Labour) starts.
On the agenda:
Update from the Highways Team by Sam Shean
Climate Change Strategy by Ben Burftoot
Current topics and updates from Dayna White
Henley Rd + Reading Museum
On the agenda:
Update from the Highways Team by Sam Shean
Climate Change Strategy by Ben Burftoot
Current topics and updates from Dayna White
Henley Rd + Reading Museum
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee to decide an application for food and drinks sales until 1am each night at Chaiiwala Indian street food and cafe in East Reading www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2489872...
Indian café and street food in hot water after being caught trading out of hours
An Indian cafe in Reading is in hot water after being caught selling food and drinks past 11pm at night, outside of its agreed trading hours.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee to decide an application for food and drinks sales until 1am each night at Chaiiwala Indian street food and cafe in East Reading www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2489872...
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee to determine a request from the operators of Mosiac's Peri Peri in East Reading to stay open until 3am each night. The meeting has kicked off www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2486528...
Showdown looms over 3am food sales for peri peri chicken restaurant
A showdown is looming over a plan for a peri-peri chicken restaurant to keep on serving customers until 3am in a vibrant area of Reading.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I'm at a meeting of Reading Borough Council's licensing applications sub-committee to determine a request from the operators of Mosiac's Peri Peri in East Reading to stay open until 3am each night. The meeting has kicked off www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2486528...
All three Labour candidates -who are now elected MPs- promised that a new Royal Berkshire Hospital would be built on the campaign trail #rdguk www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2487151...
Labour MPs who promised new hospital for Reading react to it being delayed to 2035
The three Labour MPs who promised that a new hospital for Reading would be built have reacted to the news that the project has been delayed.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
All three Labour candidates -who are now elected MPs- promised that a new Royal Berkshire Hospital would be built on the campaign trail #rdguk www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2487151...
I'm watching Reading Borough Council's Health and Wellbeing Board meeting (not in person as I'm ill). Councillors have been given updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, and health outcomes in Reading, including obesity stats www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2466251...
Alarming obesity statistics showing scale of problem revealed in Reading
The alarming scale of the obesity problem in Reading has been starkly revealed in the latest published health statistics reported to the council.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I'm watching Reading Borough Council's Health and Wellbeing Board meeting (not in person as I'm ill). Councillors have been given updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, and health outcomes in Reading, including obesity stats www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2466251...
I'm lucky enough to be a mortgage holder, but not in any of the areas featured.
Without giving the game away too much, the least expensive area is 'Central Reading South' at £270,000.
I imagine that is because the homes A) are flats B) may be dated
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2485978...
Without giving the game away too much, the least expensive area is 'Central Reading South' at £270,000.
I imagine that is because the homes A) are flats B) may be dated
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2485978...
The most and least expensive areas in Reading
Have you ever wondered where the most and least affordable streets are in Reading.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I'm lucky enough to be a mortgage holder, but not in any of the areas featured.
Without giving the game away too much, the least expensive area is 'Central Reading South' at £270,000.
I imagine that is because the homes A) are flats B) may be dated
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2485978...
Without giving the game away too much, the least expensive area is 'Central Reading South' at £270,000.
I imagine that is because the homes A) are flats B) may be dated
www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/2485978...
I'm watching Reading Borough Council's Policy Committee meeting tonight. The first main item is a question from councillor Rob White (Green), the leader of the opposition, who asks about the lack of electric vehicle charging points on terraced roads, which is answered by cllr John Ennis (Labour).
December 18, 2024 at 6:36 PM
I'm watching Reading Borough Council's Policy Committee meeting tonight. The first main item is a question from councillor Rob White (Green), the leader of the opposition, who asks about the lack of electric vehicle charging points on terraced roads, which is answered by cllr John Ennis (Labour).
Police were meant to move in this month
Thames Valley Police headquarters move in Reading delayed yet again
The move of the police headquarters in Reading from the town centre to a new location that has been in the works for years has been delayed again.
www.readingchronicle.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Police were meant to move in this month
This is really frustrating, especially if the police force has a mugshot. Sometimes they don't as the accused is charged by post rather than arrested.
New from HTFP: Police refuse to release mugshot of child rapist: Journalist describes decision as 'baffling'
Police refuse to release mugshot of child rapist
Journalist describes decision as 'baffling'
dlvr.it
December 13, 2024 at 11:06 AM
This is really frustrating, especially if the police force has a mugshot. Sometimes they don't as the accused is charged by post rather than arrested.
A story I covered at the very start of my career as a Local Democracy Reporter has come full circle. A plan to build 15 apartments on the site of a demolished Catholic church has finally been rejected, despite councillors giving it the go ahead 3 years ago www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2477815...
Plan to replace Catholic church in Bracknell with flats refused
A plan to build 15 flats on the site of a demolished Catholic church in Bracknell with has been refused.
www.bracknellnews.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:47 AM
A story I covered at the very start of my career as a Local Democracy Reporter has come full circle. A plan to build 15 apartments on the site of a demolished Catholic church has finally been rejected, despite councillors giving it the go ahead 3 years ago www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/2477815...