12 November 2026

Reading Borough Council puts financial resilience at the heart of its technology transformation

Reading Borough Council has selected TechnologyOne OneCouncil to bring its financial management onto a single, integrated platform, improving visibility of its finances and creating a stronger foundation for planning and decision-making.

With a 2026/27 gross revenue budget of more than £500 million and continued pressure on the cost of delivering essential services, the Council is focused on strengthening financial management and making the best use of its resources.

TechnologyOne’s OneCouncil Financials will bring financial information into a single, integrated environment, helping to improve visibility and data quality while reducing reliance on manual processes.

Darren Carter, Director of Finance at Reading Borough Council, said, “We are looking forward to working with TechnologyOne to create a more connected and reliable approach to managing our finances.

“Bringing financial information into a single environment will improve visibility and data quality, while giving us a stronger foundation for financial planning and decision-making. This will be particularly important as we continue to look for efficiencies, make the best use of our resources and invest in the services our communities rely on.”

As part of TechnologyOne’s OneCouncil SaaS+ ERP platform, OneCouncil Financials connects Finance with Supply Chain, Contracts and Enterprise Content Management. This gives the Council a more joined-up view of its operations and enables information to flow across functions.

Ben Malpass, Executive Vice President of Local Government at TechnologyOne, said, “When financial pressure is high, having the right information at the right time can make a real difference to how councils plan, prioritise and use their resources.

“TechnologyOne’s SaaS+ model gives Reading one accountable partner across the software, implementation, hosting and ongoing support, with a solution designed specifically for local government. By connecting financial management with the wider ERP, Reading can build a clearer picture of its operations and a stronger foundation for the decisions ahead. We look forward to supporting the Council as it strengthens its financial management and continues to deliver for its communities."

TechnologyOne’s OneCouncil solution is trusted by more than 75 UK local government organisations across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.