Our podcasts provide information about the services provided by the council for residents of Reading Borough. Reading is one of the fastest growing towns in the UK, with excellent transport connections providing exceptional access to Heathrow, central London and beyond. Around an already thriving retail heart, our new Abbey business quarter has opened up a hidden heritage gem in the middle of Reading, and we’re committed to enhancing our cultural infrastructure. We’ve the 7th highest employment rate in the UK, the working population is the 6th most well-educated, and the average weekly salary is 18% above the national average. For more details: http://www.reading.gov.uk/