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Work begins to make the Council’s Civic Offices carbon free

  • Changes at Civic Offices as construction work starts to make the office carbon-free
  • The Council’s reception remains open for access to resident services
  • The work will happen before construction of the new Library and redesigned civic reception begins
A section of Shirley Avenue after the footway preservation trial was completed

Council hails success of footway preservation trial

  • Innovative technique is quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than tarmacking
  • Work can be performed by Council staff rather than contractors
  • Improvements form part of a wider Highways investment including main and residential road resurfacing
Bike repairs

Free cycle maintenance sessions to be held throughout Reading in October

  • Dr Bike events planned in five local community areas to complement monthly town centre sessions
  • Local sessions to run weekdays at 3.30-5.30pm so children and families can attend after school
  • Free bike check-ups part of Council’s aim to encourage active travel in the borough