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June 2025
Reading BID brings Shaun the Sheep Summer Trail to Reading24-06-2025
Reading is set for a baa-rilliant transformation this summer, thanks to Reading Business Improvement District (BID). From 5 July to 31…
Young Entrepreneurs Return to Broad Street this July24-06-2025
Join us in the heart of Reading this summer for the return of the Children’s Business Fair, a fantastic, family-friendly event taking place on…
Reading Achieves Global Recognition for Climate Action—for the Fourth Year Running 18-06-2025
Reading has once again secured a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ‘A’ List, placing it among just 112 towns and cities…
Supporting Local Youth: Reading’s Summer Donation Drive Returns13-06-2025
Reading BID and Brighter Futures for Children partner again to support thousands of vulnerable young people
Businesses across Reading…
REDA Backs Launch of Reading Tech Cluster’s Investment Summit 202513-06-2025
REDA is proud to support the Reading Tech Cluster as it hosts its inaugural Investment Summit 2025, set to take place on Friday 4 July 2025, from…
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Is Your Business Ready to Lead?13-06-2025
As part of the government’s 'Get Britain Working' initiative, a new employment support system is being introduced—one…
Share your views on Crime and Safety in Reading13-06-2025
Residents of Reading are being encouraged to take part in the Annual Community Safety Survey, an annual initiative designed to gather public…
The 2025 Government Spending Review12-06-2025
This week’s Chancellor’s Spending Review has the potential for significant investment in many of Reading’s key sectors. The…
Reading Climate Emergency Strategy – have your say12-06-2025
In June, the Reading Climate Change partnership launched its 2025-2030 Climate Emergency Strategy. Focused on five key challenges: energy and…
REDA and Reading BID Sponsor Pride of Reading Award 09-06-2025
For over two decades, the Pride of Reading Awards have recognised the people, organisations, and businesses making a real difference across the…
We're Hiring! Head of Marketing (Maternity Cover)04-06-2025
We're Hiring! Head of Marketing (Maternity Cover)
Based in Reading | 25 hours per week | Fixed-term contract
We’re on the…
May 2025
Reading BID host Summer Solstice event at historic Abbey Ruins28-05-2025
This summer, Reading Business Improvement District (BID) invites local businesses and residents to mark the longest day of the year with a…
The Elizabeth Line Effect: three years of putting Reading on the map23-05-2025
The Elizabeth Line celebrates its third anniversary this Saturday 24 May. As the western terminus of the line, Reading has been reaping economic…
@workinreading — the newest addition to Visit Reading’s Digital Family22-05-2025
REDA has launched a new social media presence aimed at highlighting the many reasons why Reading is a brilliant place to work, live and do…
REDA Board prepare the ground for a new Reading Economic Development Strategy16-05-2025
The REDA Board met recently for its annual away day to celebrate the impact of our work in 2024 and plan for the next ambitious phase…
REDA Nominated for International CSR Excellence Award01-05-2025
We’re proud to announce that REDA has been nominated for an International CSR Excellence Award – a global recognition of our deep…
April 2025
Reading Station at 185: Powering Business, Connection, and Opportunity30-04-2025
This spring, Reading Station celebrated an incredible milestone — 185 years of rail heritage, innovation, and connection. What began in 1840 as…
We've Moved! REDA's new office at Reading Business Centre22-04-2025
REDA is pleased to announce its relocation to new offices in the heart of Reading's town centre, joining the vibrant business community at…
Successful Travel Industry Press event set to boost Tourism in Reading07-04-2025
The Great West Way® Media Discovery event, celebrating English Tourism Week, has been a huge success for Reading.
The…
Reading's biggest Job Fest coming this May07-04-2025
The annual Reading Job Fest will be held on Thursday 8 May 2025, from 10am - 1pm, in Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, RG1 1QH.
Organised by…
We're Hiring! Event and Commercialisation Co-ordinator03-04-2025
Do you thrive on creating dynamic, community-focused events that bring people together? Are you a detail-oriented, target-driven individual with…
March 2025
Reading named one of the Best Places to Live by The Sunday Times 28-03-2025
The Sunday Times has this to say about Reading: “This Thameside hub is super-connected and has some serious schooling, earning Reading…
45 major travel press descend on Reading19-03-2025
To celebrate English Tourism Week, Great West Way® – one of the world’s premier touring routes between London and Bristol, is all set…
Could your business be a Connect to Work champion?14-03-2025
Could your business be a Connect to Work champion and support people facing barriers into work?
Connect to Work is a government programme in…
The Value of Tourism to Reading14-03-2025
English Tourism Week | 14 - 23 March
While the tourism sector might go slightly under the radar in a town with a large population of global…
REDA and Reading BID shortlisted for What’s On Reading’s Cultural Champion Awards 202513-03-2025
The What’s On Reading Cultural Champions Awards is new for 2025, marking a special milestone – the fifth anniversary of What’s On…
Celebrating Women in Business: The Inspiring Leaders of REDA’s Board 05-03-2025
REDA’s Board of Directors is a team of Reading experts, each with a stake in the real estate, market and labour force of Reading. Together,…
New Busking Guide launched to support street performances in Reading03-03-2025
Reading Business Improvement District (BID) and Reading Borough Council have introduced a new Busking and Street Performance Guide to foster a…
February 2025
New 'Meet Reading' Brochure Showcases Town as Top-Tier Meeting Destination21-02-2025
REDA has unveiled its latest Meet Reading brochure, a comprehensive guide highlighting the town’s premier venues and advantages as a leading…
Berkshire on the map as Reading awarded national tourism status20-02-2025
Berkshire has been put back on the map this winter after its local councils, including Reading, achieved accreditation as a Local Visitor Economy…
New Report Identifies Reading as a Pillar of Vitality19-02-2025
Reading ranked 7th overall as a place to live and work in the UK, according to the 2025 Vitality Index published by LSH. Reading’s strong…
Apprenticeship Week: Is it all about the skills, stupid? 13-02-2025
As this week’s Apprenticeship Week highlights the importance of apprenticeship training to the UK economy, REDA CEO Nigel Horton-Baker reflects…
REDA welcomes Heathrow investment to grow the Reading economy13-02-2025
Nigel Horton-Baker, Chief Executive REDA, comments on the recent investment announcement in Heathrow Airport in the context of Reading’s long…
Join REDA at Reading’s B2B Expo this February12-02-2025
REDA will be joining hundreds of local businesses at this year’s Business Expo at Green Park Conference Centre. Between 10am-2pm on Thursday 27…
Industry Taster Day Aims to Boost Reading’s Creative Economy11-02-2025
REDA is taking an active role in strengthening the town’s economy by helping residents—both young students and career…
January 2025
Reading BID reschedule postponed Lantern Parade for Valentine's31-01-2025
The postponed Lantern Parade is back! You're going to LOVE it.
Reading Business Improvement District are pleased to announce that…
Tap for Reading launch gives residents a better way to help tackle homelessness29-01-2025
Residents keen to help Reading’s homeless can now do so effortlessly via the new Tap for Reading initiative launching today.
The scheme…
Reading’s exporting businesses underpin high wages22-01-2025
The annual health check for the UK’s city economies, Cities Outlook 2025 published by the Centre for Cities, ranks Reading as one of the…
Reading's a shining star 22-01-2025
REDA Chief Executive, Nigel Horton-Baker, looks forward to a high-performing but challenging economic outlook for Reading in 2025.
This time…
REDA announce new Economic Development Manager15-01-2025
REDA is delighted to announce that Mark Pearson has joined the REDA team as Economic Development Manager following the retirement of Sue Brackley…
Sign up to Launchpad's annual Pancake Race in Reading town centre14-01-2025
Can your team take the Pancake Race title?
Launchpad’s amazing annual egg-stravaganza will be entertaining Reading residents for a 27th year…
Reading Winter Warmer Giveaway this January10-01-2025
Reading businesses asked to help local people in need keep warm this winter – January 2025
Reading Business Improvement…
December 2024
2024 Highlights from the Reading BID Team20-12-2024
January
The team worked hard to prepare for our ballot and in January the voting papers began to hit…
A year of success for Reading's economy and inward investment20-12-2024
As the year draws to a close, we've taken a look back at some of the highlights from the last 12 months. 2024 has been a good year for…
Reading BID Wardens receive a commendation from Thames Valley Police18-12-2024
Reading Business Improvement District's two BID wardens, James Eden and Gary Nicholls, have received a Commendation of Excellence from…
Station Hill unit available for community use12-12-2024
Station Hill is looking for a tenant at commercial rates for a large double height space on Garrard Street as part of the new development. The 6500 q…
New research shows Reading office market performing well06-12-2024
New benchmark research conducted by REDA has identified the underlying reasons for the strong performance of the Reading office market and the…
November 2024
PJA win Responsible Employer of the Year Award13-11-2024
REDA Chair Scott Witchalls presented Jerry Muscroft and his team at PJA with the Responsible Employer of the Year Award at the Berkshire…
New Chair and Deputy Chair for REDA13-11-2024
Stantec’s Scott Witchalls has been appointed as the new Chair of REDA, Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency. A long-standing member…
October 2024
Reading Celebrates 20 Years of BIDs 15-10-2024
Reading celebrates 20 years of BIDs and £1bn investment in towns and cities
October 2024 marks 20 years since the anniversary of the first…
