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Consultation on Christchurch CA appraisal has opened

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What better way to celebrate our eighth birthday than that the consultation on the Christchurch Conservation Area appraisal opened? The consultation opened on 5 April and runs to 5pm on 31 May 2024. Comments should be emailed to planningpolicy@reading.gov.uk or by post to Planning Policy Team, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1… Continue reading Consultation on Christchurch CA appraisal has opened

Christchurch CA appraisal to be consulted on

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Christchurch Road in the snow Reading Borough Council (RBC) Strategic Environment, Planning and Transport Committee (SEPT) on Wednesday 13 March endorsed the revised Christchurch CA appraisal for formal public consultation. A recording of the meeting can be viewed online here: SEPT committee 13 March 2024. The Christchurch CA item starts at about 7 minutes in.… Continue reading Christchurch CA appraisal to be consulted on

Queen Victoria statue benefits from HSHAZ funding

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The statue of Queen Victoria in Town Hall Square has benefited from High Streets Heritage Action Zone funding. It has been cleaned and the long lost chains between the bollards at the base have been replaced. The statue is one of four memorials and landmarks to have works approved at the end of 2022. The… Continue reading Queen Victoria statue benefits from HSHAZ funding

We are taking part in Reading Walks Festival 2023

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Reading CAAC are participating in Reading Walks Festival 2023. On Sunday 14 May starting at 11 am we will be leading a walk around the Eldon Square Conservation Area. Eldon Square was Reading's first conservation area designated in 1972 and extended in 1982. Booking is required for the free walk which will last 1-2 hours.… Continue reading We are taking part in Reading Walks Festival 2023

Harrinson Testimonial Cross in St Mary’s Churchyard

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On the morning of 19 December 1887 almost exactly 135 years ago Canon Garry unveiled the Harrinson Testimonial Cross, also referred to as the Jubilee Cross, in St Mary’s Churchyard.  Harrinson Memorial Cross Reading Borough Council’s (RBC) Planning Applications Committee approved long overdue repairs to the Grade II listed cross and its inscription at their… Continue reading Harrinson Testimonial Cross in St Mary’s Churchyard