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June 16, 2026

Huge Reading development of 600 flats will provide almost no car parking

Good Morning Thames Valley — 2026-06-16

A huge new development in the town centre will have almost no car parking spaces for the 600 flats that could be created.
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Huge Reading development of 600 flats will provide almost no car parking

Huge Reading development of 600 flats will provide almost no car parking

• A huge new development in the town centre will have almost no car parking spaces for the 600 flats that could be created.

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