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Reading Children’s Home rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
- Cressingham rated 'Good' by Ofsted
- Report acknowledged the nurturing and safe environment
- Staff know the children well and understand their individual needs
Residents’ Stellar Efforts Help Drive Up Food Waste and Recycling Tonnages
- Campaign encouraged residents to recycle more food waste
- December saw a 19% increase in food waste collected and a reduction in general waste
- Residents urged to keep recycling food, with free caddies and food waste bins available
Opportunities for residents and businesses to have their say on crime: Attend one of our upcoming Safer Neighbourhood Forums
- Ten Safer Neighbourhood Forums scheduled before the end of March
- Your opportunity to meet Police and Council representatives to discuss concerns
Evening of reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Reading
- Annual event to be held in the Civic Centre to commemorate victims of the Holocaust
- The evening will feature guest speakers, a choir, readings and candle lighting ceremony
Successful Bidders Chosen for Council’s Small Grants Fund Initiative
- 30 voluntary and community groups have successfully bid for Council funding as part of this year's Small Grants Fund initiative
- Groups will now deliver a range of activities and participation opportunities geared towards helping residents build skills and confidence
Event organisers invited to free green workshop
- Reading invited to take part in phase two of national pilot to help make festivals and events more sustainable
- Council and University of Reading to host free workshop for local event organisers, with support from Reading Festival.
Only Three Weeks Left to Renew Postal Votes
- 6,580 residents may lose their opportunity to vote by post unless they take action before 31 January
- Final reminder emails being sent to residents next week
- The quickest and simplest way for postal voters to reapply is online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
Reading Residents Stub Out Smoking as Rates Hit Record Low
- As the new year begins, smoking rates in Reading have fallen to a record low
- Council operates a range of stop smoking initiatives at https://www.smokefreelifeberkshire.com/
Thames Valley devolution expression of interest submitted to government
- Expression of interest letter to create a mayoral strategic authority within the Thames Valley has been submitted to government
Pupils celebrate improvement works at Park Lane Primary School
- Council school building project includes new windows, roof insulation, LED lighting, EV charging, new library space, additional classroom provision, reception areas and playgrounds
- Energy efficiency measures have reduced the school’s carbon footprint by more than 41 tonnes of CO2
- Pupils’ artwork helps create storytelling panels highlighting school’s Climate Managers' action group and celebrating local nature and landmarks within Tilehurst.
Rising Demand for Council Services Continues to Drive Financial Pressures
- Increased demand on vital Council services continues to put pressure on budget
- Additional funding planned to care for vulnerable children and adults
- Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy Update to be discussed tomorrow in preparation for next year’s budget setting