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Symbol of Peace Artwork Unveiled As Reading Stands Together Against Knife Crime
- The Armoured Heart sculpture is a symbol of peace and hope which stands against knife crime
- Young people from Starting Point charity worked with local artist Stuart Melrose on the project
- Sculpture will be followed by an ongoing educational outreach programme to challenge knife culture
Council Pledges Action In Hate Crime Awareness Week
- Hate Crime Awareness Week is seeking to bring people together to tackle all forms of prejudice and hate
- The Council is an active member of Reading's Community Safety Partnership which works to reduce and prevent offences including hate crime
- Advice for countering hate crime online includes reporting and blocking posts and users on social media
Council receives £429,000 funding to make Reading safer
- New funding will help make Reading town centre a safer place for residents and visitors
- Schemes including a Community Safe Hub, CCTV and improved lighting are planned with £429,000 award, with an additional 50% match funding coming from the Council and its partners
- Residents encouraged to take part in current consultations open now on community safety, serious violence and domestic abuse
Have your say on Reading’s community safety, serious violence and domestic abuse strategies
- Residents encouraged to give vital feedback of their views on crime, anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse
- Feedback will help make Reading safer by shaping future responses to crime and violence
- Make sure you've had your say by 5 September when consultations end
