Council-owned Woodley land suddenly put up for sale — and anyone can bid

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        August 24, 2026

Council-owned Woodley land suddenly put up for sale — and anyone can bid

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-24

A strip of land off a long residential road in Woodley which is owned by a council has been put up for sale.
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Council-owned Woodley land suddenly put up for sale — and anyone can bid
• A strip of land off a long residential road in Woodley which is owned by a council has been put up for sale.
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