News

• £127,000 Government funding awarded to carry out feasibility study at the Town Hall and other smaller Council sites
• Decarbonisation works are already under way at other major Council buildings as part of ambitious target for a net-zero Reading

• More than 100 nominations submitted to recognise sporting achievements of sports clubs, schools, colleges and individuals in Reading
• Global sports marketing agency rEvolution welcomed as sponsor of this year’s awards

• A parking investigation has revealed errors with a small number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) in the borough
• The Council sincerely apologises for the errors and encourages drivers to claim reimbursement if they believe they received and paid a penalty charge notice relating to these specific areas
• Fresh consultation is due to take place to ensure enforceable TROs are in place in these areas

• Vouchers worth £185 sent to 3,750 households and 261 care leavers
• More than £210,000 extra assistance given to struggling households

* First meeting of the Berkshire Prosperity Board taking place in Wokingham on Monday 17 June

• Council certified bronze level five months into Carbon Literacy training programme
• Accreditation demonstrates Council’s commitment to genuine low carbon action

• 18 people joined Reading Council's dedicated apprenticeship scheme in 2023, acquiring practical skills, and qualifications, and contributing to enhanced services for residents.
• National Apprenticeship Week 2024, themed 'Skills for Life', highlights the importance of apprenticeships in fostering lifelong skills development.

• Six Berkshire councils due to create new Berkshire Prosperity Board
• Councils aim to work together to secure funding and encourage investment into the county

• Reading Borough Council won the Diversity and Inclusion category at the national LGC Awards
• The Council's Highways team then won the Best Council Services Team at the MJ Awards

• Consultation launches from June 26 and runs for four weeks
• Events with targeted groups will be running alongside the survey

• Reading is one of almost 50 local authorities that has pledged to be a UK Fair Tax Council
• National Fair Tax Week 2023 starts this week (8 to 18 June).

• Nine students are on work experience with the Council from King's Academy Prospect and John Madejski Academy (JMA)
• The students will get a varied taster of the world of local government work.