Council Successful in Bid to Revitalise Hexagon and Central Library
- Reading awarded £19.1 million in 'Levelling Up' funding to revitalise the Hexagon Theatre and build a modern new Central Library
- New Hexagon space will allow for flexible performance and community use
- Brand new modern library will be built next to the Council's Civic Offices on Bridge Street
New Year drive to improve health and wellbeing across Reading
- Council investment in targeted activities to reduce health inequalities
- Free weight management courses are available
- Physical activity referral scheme supports people back into keeping physically active
Increase in food waste recycling continues as service expands across more Reading households
- Reading's recycling rate has increased from 34% to over 50%, boosted by food waste recycling
- More households than ever in Reading will be able to participate in food waste recycling this year
- The proportion of food waste found in grey bins has dropped from 41% to 23%
Paralympic swimmer, Graham Edmunds, to officially open Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium
- Paralympic Double Gold Medallist swimmer, Graham Edmunds will officially open the centre alongside the Mayor of Reading on 12 January
- Syncro swimming performance by the Electric Eels
- Free taster sessions are on offer throughout the day
Consultation on Council Move to Preserve the Character of Local Communities
- Consultation launched today on Council move to place further restrictions on the number of HMO's built in each neighbourhood
- Too many HMO's in one area can change the character of a neighbourhood and cause local tensions
Latest news
High Street Heritage Action Zone announces three new cultural programme projects on Oxford Road
- Next stage of cultural projects celebrating Oxford Road announced
- The Council has awarded three £4k grants, to the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE), Change Grow Live, and Real Time Video
Voter ID Needed at Polling Stations in May Elections
- Changes introduced this year mean residents voting at a polling station in the May local elections will need to show photo ID, or apply for a Voter Authority Certificate
- Alternative is to apply to the Council for a postal or proxy vote
Residents encouraged to sign up for the Reading Travel Rewards Challenge
- Earn points for walking, running, cycling, bus or train travel.
- Participate in weekly draws to earn even more points.
- Points can be redeemed for high street stores, restaurants and supermarket vouchers – or donated to charity.
- To start, download the free Innovation Valley Rewards App.
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