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1. www.reading.co.uk › reading-city-statusReading City Status Credentials Laid Out

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   Oct 12, 2021 · Today, Reading has re-invented itself again as a hub of the modern knowledge economy. Our future vision: City status will help bring our future plans – in the form of our innovative 2050 Vision for a smart, sustainable future – to fruition. The 2050 Vision gives a blueprint to help Reading make the most of the opportunities which City ...

2. www.readingchronicle.co.uk › news › 19364322Why is Reading not a city? Here's what you need to know

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   Jun 10, 2021 · READING is a town which is often mistaken for a city. However, her Majesty The Queen has agreed for a competition to be held to grant the prestigious and rare civic honours of ‘city status ...

3. www.readingchronicle.co.uk › news › 19409274Why is Reading not a city? Mayor thinks it should be

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   Jun 30, 2021 · The Mayor of Reading, Councillor David Stevens. “Reading is already a thriving city in all but name, and it is time we made that official," he said. “A successful bid would bring increased ...

4. www.getreading.co.uk › news › reading-berkshire-newsSix months on: What does Reading need to finally become a city?

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   Nov 15, 2022 · However, many of our readers felt that Reading was the perfect candidate for city status. Over on Twitter, @HelenSalmon2 wrote: "Reading certainly feels like a city to me whenever I visit.

5. theweek.com › news › uk-newsThe 39 towns competing to be cities

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   Dec 23, 2021 · Reading has “tried and failed” to achieve city status on three occasions since 2000, said Berkshire Live. But compared to the other towns listed in the line-up, the news site reckons ...

6. media.reading.gov.uk › news › reading-submits-itsReading Submits City Bid Today - Reading Borough Council News

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   Dec 7, 2021 · READING today (Dec 7) submitted its compelling bid for City Status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. Designed in consultation with residents, the voluntary sector and the business community, the bid is a celebration of everything Reading which makes it such a great place to live, work and visit, in particular the people, the communities and the spirit which set it ...

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   Is it time for reading to get city status?

   • Mayor of Reading, Councillor David Stevens said 'it is time Reading gets city status' due it already being a thriving city. The town has been rejected more than three times despite it being one of the largest towns in the south east geographically.

   Why is Reading not a city? Mayor thinks it should be

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   Should reading be a city?

   • Any future bid if there were to be one would have to focus on what positives could be brought from city status, rather than Reading should automatically be a city just because it's Britain's biggest town. "It's peculiar.

   Why isn't Reading a city? And should it be? - Berkshire Live

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   Does reading deserve city status?

   • Jenny Edwards agreed: "Reading doesn’t deserve city status. If you came to visit for the day, what would you come to see - The Oracle?" However, many of our readers felt that Reading was the perfect candidate for city status. Over on Twitter, @HelenSalmon2 wrote: "Reading certainly feels like a city to me whenever I visit.

   Six months on: What does Reading need to finally become a city?

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   Should reading enter its fourth bid to secure city status?

   • Mayor thinks it should be Reading will enter its fourth bid to secure city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, it has been announced. Councillor Jason Brock, Reading Borough Council leader said the views of residents, organisations and communities across the town will be key to making "the strongest bid possible".

   Why is Reading not a city? Mayor thinks it should be

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   Will reading be a city in 2022?

   • Reading Borough Council announced earlier this year its intention to bid for City status, to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. A report to Full Council on October 19 now lays out Reading’s credentials, which will form the basis of the official bid document to be submitted to Government by December 8.

   Reading City Status Credentials Laid Out

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   Is Reading UK's largest town?

   • April Mott wrote: "The title of UK's largest town is more impressive than being a small city." Mark Palmer said: "Reading is a town, and a very fine town! I'm happy with that."

   Six months on: What does Reading need to finally become a city?

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8. www.readingchronicle.co.uk › news › 20154155Reading councillors react to town's failed city status bid

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   May 20, 2022 · The failure of Reading to achieve city status has provoked a mixed reaction from local politicians. Eight new cities have been named today (Friday, May 20) as part of the Queen’s Platinum ...