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Rising Demand for Council Services Driving Financial Pressures

  • Latest projections show how an increase in demand for vital Council services is behind budget pressures
  • Caring for vulnerable children and adults, and providing emergency accommodation, causing financial challenges
  • The Council will set its budget for next year in February
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Council to Consider Option to Bring Children’s Services Back In-House

  • Recommendation made to bring Children's Services in Reading back in-house to be managed and delivered by the Council
  • BFfC's seven-year contract ends in March 2026 and the Council appointed an independent body to review future options for delivery
  • A final decision will be made at a Full Council meeting in late-January 
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‘Easyway’ to Quit for Reading Smokers

  • Reading smokers offered effective route to quitting smoking 
  • Allen Carr seminar usually costs £379 but is being offered for free by the Council