Reading Borough Council, Bridge Street, Reading

Details

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Accessible toilets

Hearing support

BSL support and interpreters

Sensory services

Baby-changing facilities: Available in the Civic reception (Simmonds Street entrance)

No on-site visitor parking at Simmonds Street or Bridge Street entrances

Nearby options:

         Fobney Street bays (recommended for drop-off/pick-up)

        Parking at The Oracle or Broad Street Mall car parks (approx. 5 min walk)

• Blue Badge spaces at St Mary’s Butts
  

If you're planning a visit, customer services and the council chamber are accessible via the main entrance.

Brief description

"Located on Bridge Street in central Reading, the Reading Borough Council building is a modern civic facility serving as the main hub for local government services. The structure, originally built in the 1980s and refurbished in 2014, blends contemporary design with public accessibility. It features a welcoming public reception area, spaces for community engagement, and a modern council chamber where local decisions are made.

The site is being further developed to include improved public areas and a new Central Library, aiming to enhance local access to services and cultural resources. Its location near the town centre makes it easy to reach by foot or public transport."

Address

Civic Offices, Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LU

Email

Housing advice: housing.advice@reading.gov.uk

Building Control: building.control@reading.gov.uk
Benefits & Council Tax: benefits@reading.gov.uk /

hearing/speech assistance, email web.team@reading.gov.uk for website formats

Phone

General enquiries - 0118 937 3787

emergencies (out of hours): 0118 937 3737
Housing advice: 0118 937 2165

Benefits & Council Tax: 0118 937 3707

hearing/speech assistance, dial 18001 + number

Website

https://www.reading.gov.uk

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities