Reading Borough Council has lodged a £24.2 million bid for Government money to create a series of ‘green’ transport initiatives including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames, expanded Park and Ride facilities in neighbouring boroughs and a bike hire scheme for Reading.

Tony Page, Reading’s Lead Councillor for Planning and Transport, said: “Today’s’ bid is the culmination of a great deal of work and, if successful, it will be tremendous news, not only …

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Over the last couple of months nearly 40 homes in lower Caversham have been targeted by burglars. Make sure you property is adequately secure and keep an eye out for suspicious people or noises.

Properties targeted include three in Church Street, three in Kings Road and three in Southview Avenue. Other houses in Elliotts Way, St Johns Road, Henley Road, Talbot Close, Amersham Road, Clanmel Close, Piggotts Road and were also burgled.

The raided businesses, sheds and …

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A unique market specialising in pre-loved baby and children’s goods will arrive in Caversham on Saturday 10th September.

The baby and children’s markets are already a real success across Berkshire attracting hundreds of parents each weekend to grab bargains for their little ones. The markets comprise of between 20-35 stalls run by parents selling their high quality pre-loved toys, books, clothes and equipment. It also hosts a limited number of small businesses targeted specifically at the …

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The Fox and Hounds in Gosbrook Road has been taken over by the owners of the Two Bridges Brewery in Caversham,  Kevin and Kerri Durkan. They will also be moving the brewery to the pub.

They have redecorated the pub which includes some memorabealia of The Beatles because as many know Lennon and McCartney played at the pub when they were teenagers in 1960, before forming the Beatles.

The Durkans have said that they will have selection …

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Thames Valley police has warned local schools that there has recently been a number of attempted abductions in the Caversham area, with at least one being near the Albert Road park.

A man, said to be driving a green Nissan car, attempted to lure young boys into his car. No further details are currently available.

We ask everyone to be particularly vigilant, warn their children and report anything suspicious to the police.

Victory to the residents of Reading.

Thanks to the complaints, campaigning by sites such as Caversham Info, the local press and very importantly, the refusal by most to actually pay the ludicrous charge, Reading Borough Council has been forced to scrap the very unpopular charge it introduced to collect green waste.

We obtained from the Council the sales material from when the green bins were sold and there were clear statements which gave the impression that if …

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I would just like to thank the person whose house or car alarm went off for most of last night around the Bugs Bottom and Caversham Heights area. Not only did it wake me up a number of times but it also disturbed my children. I could work out exactly where it was coming from because it finally stopped about 6.30, when I was getting dressed to go out and find out. I am just …

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The popular Caversham butchers, Jennings, which opened in 1922 has been nominated for an award in the Reading Retail Awards in the category of ‘a shop you can’t live without’. Other fun categories are: favourite coffee shop; the lovely lunch; and service with a smile.

The nomination read, “the staff are always smiling and welcoming an old-fashioned but modern, high-class butchers shop. They always make you welcome, are chatty and sell the best meat and poultry …

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I have just received the following response from Pete Thompson, Streetcare Support Manager, Reading Borough Council – 0118 9372558 Pete.Thompson@reading.gov.uk.

Councils have a Duty to collect Household Waste under Section 45 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA). However, charges for the collection of Garden Waste are permitted under the EPA Section 45.3.(a), through the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992, Section 4 (Schedule 2, Section 3).  UK Legislation can be accessed http://www.legislation.gov.

In relation to the other services …

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This year the second Caversham Arts Trail takes place with over 30 artists opening their studios, homes and gardens on 7th & 8th and 13th-15th May.

Keep track with live updates via facebook and on twitter.

The trail is a chance for you to see and buy art work made in Caversham and the surrounding area at your leisure. Take this opportunity to speak directly to the artists themselves, useful if you have a particular commission in mind. There is …

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