Reading Council Submits LGR Bid to Keep All of Tilehurst in Berkshire
- Reading Council has today submitted its Local Government Reorganisation proposal
- Proposal is for three Tilehurst Wards to move into Reading, if the Government is minded to agree plans to create a new 'Ridgeway' council
- Moving these Reading suburbs into the town fits Government criteria that LGR proposals should be based on 'sensible economic geography'
Warning for Reading Christmas Shoppers as Fake ‘Labubu’ Dolls Found For Sale
- 100+ counterfeit Labubu dolls removed from town centre shelves
- Christmas shoppers warned against buying cheap, possibly counterfeit and dangerous toys
- Advice for consumers ahead of the festive season
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
- Thames Valley leaders progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority
- Shared ambition to secure new powers and funding set out in expression of interest letter to government
New campaign launches to increase food waste recycling in Reading
- Campaign urges residents to ensure they use their weekly food waste collections
- Residents to receive bin sticker, roll of caddy liners and leaflet over the next month
- All food waste can be recycled, from meat bones to egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds, mouldy bread and fruit and veg peelings
Council to Protect Three Tilehurst Wards from Moving to Oxfordshire
- Reading Council signals its intention to submit an LGR proposal which keeps all of Tilehurst in Berkshire, if Government agrees to ‘Ridgeway’ plans
- Reading’s proposal follows period of public consultation which showed support from residents living in the urban areas of Tilehurst and Calcot
- Council Leader: “Many of the people I have spoken to did not want to see Tilehurst and Calcot moving into Oxfordshire and having to go as far as Abingdon to access services.”
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Reading Council Submits LGR Bid to Keep All of Tilehurst in Berkshire
- Reading Council has today submitted its Local Government Reorganisation proposal
- Proposal is for three Tilehurst Wards to move into Reading, if the Government is minded to agree plans to create a new 'Ridgeway' council
- Moving these Reading suburbs into the town fits Government criteria that LGR proposals should be based on 'sensible economic geography'
Council promotes measures to improve town centre safety on White Ribbon Day
- The Council is supporting White Ribbon Day on Tuesday 25 November
- Measures in place with partners and venues to make Reading safer
- Women experiencing domestic violence encouraged to call Berkshire Women's Aid for help
First milestone reached in building new homes and a day opportunities centre
- Framework completed at Hexham Road site, Whitley
- 42 one-bedroom flats are being created
- A dedicated day opportunities centre is being built for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities
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