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Construction Not Started on Thousands of New Homes in Reading with Planning Approval

  • 4,371 homes with planning permission in Reading where construction work has not yet begun
  • Figure includes 395 affordable homes, which are desperately needed in the town 
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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' 
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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