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Had Your Bike Stolen? We Want to Hear Your Story

24 January 202624 January 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Bike theft is a growing problem in Reading, and its impact goes far beyond the financial loss. A bike can be the main way to get to work, to take […]

DfT consultation on mobility devices in cycle lanes

21 January 202621 January 2026Susan1 Comment

The Department for Transport is consulting on proposals that would allow powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters to use cycle lanes. This would be a big step for inclusive mobility, but […]

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Have your say on local CIL spending. Let’s prioritise Transport!

21 January 202621 January 2026SusanLeave a Comment

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is currently consulting on priorities for spending the 15% neighbourhood portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). CIL is a charge on new developments that helps […]

It’s still dark out there…

26 January 202526 January 2025Susan1 Comment

Don’t forget that between sunset and sunrise, you must have a clean and working white front light. This can be a steady light or can flash. A lamp displaying a red […]

Consultation Launched on Two Key Planning Strategies

16 January 202516 January 2025SusanLeave a Comment

Reading Borough Council is now consulting on two planning policy documents: The Draft Reading Town Centre Public Realm Strategy sets forth a comprehensive vision aimed at long-term improvements to the […]

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New Research: Pedestrians and cyclists spend more when shopping

20 November 202420 November 2024SusanLeave a Comment

A new report shows the correlation between walkable places and thriving businesses. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, recently launched its updated Pedestrian Pound report. The research shows […]

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Consultation: Norman Place Reading Redevelopment

29 October 202429 October 2024SusanLeave a Comment

Norman Place, a former office building in Reading, is being redeveloped into a riverside apartment block called Waterfront Place. Norman Place is located off Vastern Road, north of Reading train […]

A329 Three Tuns Crossroads Feedback to National Highways

11 May 202411 May 2024Susan1 Comment

We were contacted by WSP, acting as consultants to National Highways, who are looking into the use of the existing walking, cycling and horse-riding facilities in the vicinity of the […]

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections 2024

22 April 202422 April 2024Susan2 Comments

Thursday 2nd May 2024 sees elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley Police. This role oversees police priorities, budgets and communications to the public. Because policing is […]

Bikes on Trains – a letter from RCC Member John Sharpe

7 December 20238 December 2023SusanLeave a Comment

I read your article about bikes on trains in the winter newsletter [Take your bike on a train – Reading Cycle Campaign]. Unfortunately booking your bike on a train is […]