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Reading Borough Council Apologises After Issuing Over 6,000 Incorrect Parking Fines

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6 months ago

October 8, 2024

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Reading, UK –Labour-run local authority has issued an apology after it emerged that thousands of parking fines were wrongly handed out to drivers over more than a decade due to administrative errors.

An internal review conducted by Reading Borough Council revealed that 6,136 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were incorrectly issued between 2013 and 2024, stemming from problems with the borough’s Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), which govern parking restrictions and road management rules.

Motorists who paid these fines are entitled to claim a refund, including interest, starting next week. The council estimates that it will need to repay around £357,000 in total.

Reading Borough Council’s Chief Executive, Jackie Yates, apologised for the mistakes, saying, “We deeply regret the errors and are committed to ensuring this situation is not repeated. Parking enforcement in the affected areas was immediately paused when the issue with the TROs was identified, and we are taking steps to prevent this from happening again.”

The errors impacted five different areas at various times over the 11-year period:

Kings Road and Wokingham Road: January 2018 to March 2024
Waldeck Street and Swainstone Road permit zones: March 2016 to June 2024
Red Route West (Tilehurst to West Reading): Seven days in May 2018
Southcote verge and footway parking restrictions: August 2015 to June 2024
Tilehurst and Kentwood verge and footway parking restrictions: November 2013 to June 2024

The issue was first identified earlier this year when a council staff member reported a defect in one of the TROs, leading to the discovery of the broader problem.

Motorists affected by the incorrect fines are urged to apply for refunds once the claims process opens next week.

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OLLY MURS plays READING – Palmer Park on Friday 13th June 2025!

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April 11, 2025

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Olly Murs fans, buckle up! The Palmer Park Summer Series is delighted to announce Olly Murs Live in Palmer Park, Reading on Friday 13th June 2025.

It’s 15 years since Olly exploded onto our screens, yet he is still more determined than ever about what’s next. With 7 successful albums, 5 of them reaching no.1, in excess of 2 million tour tickets sold, 7.6M monthly Spotify listeners & a combined following of over 27M across social media, Olly has so far had an incredible career as a singer, songwriter & TV personality.

2024 was also a busy year with Olly working 44 dates touring with Take That & finishing off the summer with a run of his own headliner gigs. Having just announced a summer tour in 2025,
Olly has another action-packed year ahead of him & will be celebrating his 15-year anniversary gigging all the hits as he travels down the road to Reading, Palmer Park with Legacy Live on Friday 13th June.

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate 15 fantastic years of Olly Murs in Reading! Book your tickets now at www.legacylive.co Limited Tickets Available!

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Host a Street Party This Summer – Apply Now for Free Road Closures in Reading

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2 weeks ago

April 4, 2025

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People are being encouraged to bring communities together this summer by holding their own street parties as part of The Big Lunch 2025.

This year’s celebrations are particularly significant, as they coincide with the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day – a special opportunity to come together with neighbours in both celebration and commemoration.

Free Road Closures for Summer 2025 Street Parties

Reading Borough Council is once again supporting local events by covering the cost of road closure fees for street parties on any of the following weekends:

Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 June – The Big Lunch Weekend
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June – Armed Forces Day
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July
Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July

How to Apply

To host a street party, residents must apply by Monday 21 April 2025. Applications must ensure the proposed road closure does not affect a main through-route or public transport route. Organisers are also asked to consult with neighbours, address any concerns, and ensure access for emergency services is maintained throughout the event.

You’ll need to provide:

Your name and contact details
The name(s) of the road(s) to be closed
The date and times of the closure
A list of the properties that will be affected
Details of how you will notify residents of the closure
Confirmation that neighbours are on board with the plans

So, roll out your bunting, get the trestle tables down from the loft, and start planning your perfect summer street party!

For more information and to submit your application, visit the Reading Borough Council website.

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang shortlisted for women’s prize

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March 28, 2025

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MP for Earley and Woodley Yuan Yang among shortlisted women for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction in 2025.

Yuan Yang, the MP for Woodley and Earley, wrote Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China, while Oxford-based Dr Rachel Clarke wrote The Story of a Heart.

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