Whitley News

Taylor Drift will hit Ayrshire streets this winter

How gritting works when the roads freeze over in Reading

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

Traffic and roadworks along the A33 Basingstoke Road, Reading.

More than 200 cab drivers sign petition calling for access to Reading bus lanes

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

J Mould Reading, located at Pinewood Lane North of Berrys Lane in Burghfield, Reading. Credit: Google Maps

waste management

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Push for incinerator near Reading to be shut down before it is built

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) announces a month of raising awareness to the fight against

Climate emergency

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Progress made in reducing carbon emissions in Reading

Homes sealed off for improvements at the Hexham Road estate in Reading.

Homes sealed off for improvements at the Hexham Road estate in Reading.

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£20 million spent on improving council houses and flats in Reading

The front of Reading's North Street affordable homes development

The front of Reading's North Street affordable homes development

Planning and development

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Progress made on delivering 548 affordable council houses in Reading

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank in Garrard Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Black cab drivers queuing at a taxi rank in Garrard Street, Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Taxi drivers oppose measures to phase out petrol and diesel cabs in Reading

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

Micky Leng (Labour, Whitley) lead councillor for planning at Reading Borough Council amongst sites that could become homes in the Local Plan partial update.

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Final chance to have your say on Reading masterplan for thousands of new homes

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

Reading Borough Council

Reading council earns £264k more than expected - but budget challenges remain

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Reading Borough Council grilled over call centre wait times of over 40 minutes

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

A person undergoing a dental check. Credit: PA

NHS dental health

Under half of people have attended the dentists in Reading in the last two years

The Burger King at the Reading Gateway destination in Whitley.

The Burger King at the Reading Gateway destination in Whitley.

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Burger King in Reading could stay open until 5am each day

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

A planning notice outside a property in Reading. From November, notices such as this will be the only physical way of notifying the public about planning applications.

Planning Applications

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Neighbours will no longer get planning applications by post

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A general view of Broad Street in Reading town centre. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Reading Borough Council

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Fees set to increase in Reading this week - including for cafes and extra bins

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg speaking at the conservatives unfiltered speech series held by the Earley and Woodley Conservatives.

Conservative Party

Earley and Woodley Conservatives welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg at latest talk

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

Green waste bin collection charges have gone up. Credit: Reading Borough Council

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'Belt-tightening' sees Reading council increase charges amid budget pressures

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Flytipping in the Norcot area of Tilehurst. Credit: Nick Fudge

Waste collection

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Free waste collection service SCRAPPED after two years

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

Trisha Bennett (third from right) receiving a funding check for the Whitley Community Development Association (CDA) with Labour councillors Micky Leng and Alice Mpofu-Coles.

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Push to save much-loved charity at risk of closure

Moshfique Ahmed, 42, from Whitley Wood, is a blind man and cricketer who is due to compete in Australia in November.

Moshfique Ahmed, 42, from Whitley Wood, is a blind man and cricketer who is due to compete in Australia in November.

Blind man due to compete in cricket competition in Australia

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

A meeting of the Older Peoples Working Group at Reading Borough Council on October 18.

My afternoon at a meeting with pensioners in Reading - these are the issues they face

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

The full meeting of Reading Borough Council on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Hopes for longer term funding for Reading council from new Labour government

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

Shirley Avenue in Whitley Wood, one of the pavements that has had innovative resurfacing.

New method of resurfacing pavements welcomed in Reading

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

Queues building at the Sutton Seeds Roundabout heading into East Reading, near where a new inbound

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ULEZ officially ruled out in Reading as transport strategy goes ahead

Stock image of scales

Stock image of scales

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Alarming obesity statistics showing scale of problem revealed in Reading

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Reading Conservative councillors Raj Singh, Isobel Ballsdon and Stephen Goss.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Government slammed in Reading for cutting winter fuel payment

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

Martin Lewis shared the Money Saving Expert article on X, formerly Twitter

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Push for Reading pensioners to apply for benefits to keep winter fuel payment

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

The repayment scheme for people who fell afoul of the Reading Borough Council parking fines blunder was approved at the full council meeting on October 15.

Reading Borough Council

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Reading Borough Council apologies over 'shock' of parking fines blunder

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

A red route in Reading, which bans vehicles stopping at any time.

Reading Borough Council

LETTER those caught out by Reading driving fines blunder should be paid automatically

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Reading Link Retail Park in Rose Kiln Lane, Whitley. Credit: Google Maps

Planning Applications

Latest on JD Sports gym coming to Reading retail park

The John Madejski Academy in Hartland Road, Whitley.

The John Madejski Academy in Hartland Road, Whitley.

Reading school rated 'Inadequate' could join another education trust

The moon shining over (David Turner)

The moon shining over (David Turner)

Camera Club: The wonderful pictures taken from the last week

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

The Age UK Berkshire stall and other charities present at Broad Street Mall in Reading for the International Day for Older Persons event.

Insight given into organisations helping the elderly age with dignity in Reading

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with apprentices at the BayLab in the Bayer UK offices

The Reading pharma lab where pupils engage in fun science experiments

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

Yuan Yang, the chair of the Earley and Woodley Labour Party and a prospective MP candidate. Credit: Yuan Yang

National government

New Reading MP intercedes for neighbours in first months in office

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

Glenn Dennis, the Mayor of Reading, Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, Yuan Yang, Labour MP for Earley and Woodley in attendance at the Reading Ex-British Gurkha Association event.

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Celebration held by Reading Gurkhas for special Nepali festival

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks and Subway at the Brunel Retail Park in Whitley.

Starbucks opens latest cafe at busy Reading retail park

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Councillor Liz Terry (Labour, Coley) the leader of Reading Borough Council. Credit: Reading Borough Council Official Portrait

Extension of monetary support for the most needy people welcomed

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Henry Wright, the Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for the Reading Central constituency at Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

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Fears new hospital may not be built after all as project is put 'in review'

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Councillor Dave McElroy (Green, Redlands) with a neighbour called Carole while campaigning in Reading.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Petition to save winter fuel payments for '10,000' elderly pensioners in Reading

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

Paul Carnell, a former Conservative councillor, has questions over why a 20mph speed limit is set to be imposed at Northcourt Ave and Wellington Ave.

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Questions raised over 20mph speed restrictions coming to university area

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Greggs and the location that a drive-thru will occupy in Reading. Credit: PA / Google Maps

Controversial plan for Greggs drive-thru in Reading moves ahead

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

Northcourt Avenue in Reading.

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20mph speed limit for 'rat run' in university area moves closer to a reality

The ReadiBus service in Broad Street, Reading, featuring councillor Mohammed Ayub (Labour, Abbey) and service users.

The ReadiBus service in Broad Street, Reading, featuring councillor Mohammed Ayub (Labour, Abbey) and service users.

The services that make the lives of disabled people in Reading easier

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

The patchwork quilt created by Liz Kerry for the Earley One Square at at Time art exhibition at St Nicolas Church, with Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, Mayor of Earley Mike Smith, and Mayor of Wokingham Borough Adrian Mather.

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'One Square At A Time' artistic celebration of Earley installed

The University Medical Group Whitley Villa branch at 1 Christchurch Road, Reading, which the group

The University Medical Group Whitley Villa branch at 1 Christchurch Road, Reading, which the group

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Potential closure of Reading doctor's surgery justified by medical group

The new Whitley Wood Community Centre in Lexington Grove.

The new Whitley Wood Community Centre in Lexington Grove.

Reading Borough Council

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Celebration of diversity as community in Reading sees growth

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

The entrance to the Reading Borough Council civic offices in Bridge Street, showing the popular coffee van and flagpoles, which would move to make way for a library. Credit: James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Planning Applications

Latest on project to add library to Reading council offices as details approved

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

The Reading Borough Council offices in Bridge Street.

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Reading Borough Council workers threaten strike in pay dispute

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Liz Terry, the leader of Reading Borough Council, celebrates the news that rewilding is being expanded in Reading.

Rewilding for grass verges and parks in Reading covers 100 football pitches

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

Blenheim Road in East Reading, in the university area, where many houses have been converted into homes of multiple occupation (HMO).

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Consultation on controls on buy to let landlords in Reading closes soon

The entrance to homes in Green Park Village. Credit: Simon Winson, Green Park Village by St Edward

The entrance to homes in Green Park Village. Credit: Simon Winson, Green Park Village by St Edward

Planning Applications

Progress made on huge south Reading development in plans decided

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

A car burns during an anti-immigration protest in Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Reading council leader urges people to 'think twice' over false online rumours

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, in a meeting with councillors and community

New Reading MP calls for community cohesion in first message to readers

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, with Surjit Singh Jutla and councillors Majid Nagra and Greg Bello at Ramgarhia Sabha Reading.

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Leaders unite to reassure communities addressing 'atmosphere of fear'