An air quality monitor was installed on Whalley Road in Read to measure the levels of pollutants in the air locally. The results showed that Read has a lower level of Nitrogen Dioxide than some other monitoring stations in the area. The results page can be seen here.

The Parish councils of Read and Simonstone have come together to celebrate and give thanks to all the organisations and volunteers who give of their time and skills in both villages.          

The event will be held on  Sunday 26^th September, from 11 am until 3 pm in the Village Hall, come and join us. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served throughout the day.

Many organisations will be represented, and there will be some entertainment during the event.

Everyone welcome, come and see what is on offer in our villages.

The Telephone Kiosk on Fort Street, Read is owned by Read Parish Council and in need of refurbishment. The Phone box has been decommissioned and is no longer in use, when given the opportunity to purchase the iconic piece of British history rather than see it destroyed the Council grabbed the unique chance with both hands.

Now we need the help of our handy residents to restore this phone box to its former glory. The Parish Council has kindly offered to assist in the restoration project by offering funding for materials used in the project.

If you are interested or would like further information you can contact one of your friendly local Councillors to discuss the project here.

The 2020-2021 Annual Return and Accounting Statements are now available to view, as confirmed in the following document:

Confirmation of Dates of the Period for the Exercise of Public Rights

Welcome to the new and updated website design for Read Parish Council.

We are pleased to deliver this new website, which is much more modern and up-to-date.

All documents have been transferred across from the old website to the new one. If you have any queries about the website, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We hope you enjoy using the updated website.