diff --git a/.github/workflows/generate-changelog.yml b/.github/workflows/generate-changelog.yml
index a19688b8d..86bc7ae67 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/generate-changelog.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/generate-changelog.yml
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Check for changelog fragments
         id: check_fragments
         run: |
-          FRAGMENT_COUNT=$(find changelog -name "*.md" ! -name "README.md" ! -name "_template.md.j2" | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
+          FRAGMENT_COUNT=$(find changelog -name "*.md" ! -name "_template.md.j2" | wc -l | tr -d ' ')
           echo "fragment_count=$FRAGMENT_COUNT" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
           if [ "$FRAGMENT_COUNT" -eq "0" ]; then
@@ -90,8 +90,8 @@ jobs:
           INVALID_FRAGMENTS=""
 
           for file in changelog/*.md; do
-            # Skip README and template
-            if [[ "$file" == "changelog/README.md" ]] || [[ "$file" == "changelog/_template.md.j2" ]]; then
+            # Skip template
+            if [[ "$file" == "changelog/_template.md.j2" ]]; then
               continue
             fi
             
diff --git a/changelog/README.md b/changelog/README.md
deleted file mode 100644
index cc579f0a0..000000000
--- a/changelog/README.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,126 +0,0 @@
-# Changelog Fragments
-
-This directory contains changelog fragments that will be compiled into the main `CHANGELOG.md` at release time using [towncrier](https://towncrier.readthedocs.io/).
-
-## For Contributors: Adding a Changelog Entry
-
-When you make a change that should be documented in the changelog, create a new file in this directory.
-
-### Creating a Fragment
-
-Create a file in this directory with this naming pattern:
-
-```
-changelog/<PR_number>.<type>.md
-```
-
-Choose the appropriate type:
-
-- `added.md` - New features
-- `changed.md` - Changes in existing functionality
-- `deprecated.md` - Soon-to-be removed features
-- `removed.md` - Removed features
-- `fixed.md` - Bug fixes
-- `security.md` - Security fixes
-
-Write your changelog entry as a Markdown bullet point. Include the `-` at the start:
-
-**Example files:**
-
-`changelog/1234.added.md`:
-
-```markdown
-- Added support for Anthropic Claude 3.5 Sonnet with improved streaming performance.
-```
-
-`changelog/5678.fixed.md`:
-
-```markdown
-- Fixed an issue where audio frames were dropped during high-load scenarios.
-```
-
-**For entries with nested bullets:**
-
-`changelog/1234.changed.md`:
-
-```markdown
-- Updated service configuration:
-
-  - Changed default timeout to 30 seconds
-  - Added retry logic for failed connections
-  - Improved error messages
-```
-
-### Multiple Changes in One PR
-
-**Different types of changes:** Create separate fragment files for each type:
-
-```
-changelog/1234.added.md
-changelog/1234.fixed.md
-```
-
-**Multiple changes of the same type:** Create numbered fragment files:
-
-```
-changelog/1234.changed.md
-changelog/1234.changed.2.md
-changelog/1234.changed.3.md
-```
-
-**Related changes:** Use nested bullets in a single fragment:
-
-```markdown
-- Updated service configuration:
-
-  - Changed default timeout to 30 seconds
-  - Added retry logic for failed connections
-```
-
-**Rule of thumb:** One logical change per fragment file. If changes are unrelated, use separate files.
-
-### Preview Your Changes
-
-To see what your changelog entry will look like:
-
-```bash
-towncrier build --draft --version Unreleased
-```
-
-This won't modify any files, just show you a preview.
-
-### When to Skip Changelog Entries
-
-You can skip adding a changelog entry for:
-
-- Documentation-only changes
-- Internal refactoring with no user-facing impact
-- Test-only changes
-- CI/build configuration changes
-
-If you're unsure whether your change needs a changelog entry, ask in your PR!
-
----
-
-## For Maintainers: Releasing
-
-### Automated Release
-
-The changelog is automatically generated via GitHub Actions. When you're ready to release:
-
-1. **Trigger the workflow** from GitHub Actions:
-
-   - Go to Actions → "Generate Changelog for Release"
-   - Click "Run workflow"
-   - Enter the version (e.g., `0.0.97`)
-   - Enter the release date (e.g., `2025-12-04`)
-
-2. **Review the PR** that gets created automatically
-
-3. **Merge the PR** to update the changelog
-
-## References
-
-- [Towncrier Documentation](https://towncrier.readthedocs.io/)
-- [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/)
-- [Contributing Guide](../CONTRIBUTING.md)