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Reading Borough Council activates SWEP to help those rough sleeping
- Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) activated today until Monday
- Activation provides emergency accommodation for those rough sleeping
- SWEP forms part of wider Council programme of assistance for the most vulnerable
Council’s rough sleeping support boosted by £121,869 grant
- Grant will strengthen comprehensive existing support for those found rough sleeping in Reading
- Funding split between a number of initiatives this winter, until March 2025
- Money will go towards emergency accommodation, a winter shelter and daytime warm space offer
Residents Offered Chance to Save Money Through Solar Panel Initiative
- Residents can now buy solar panels in the cheapest and easiest way possible
- Free to register for more information from group buying scheme Solar Together
- Last year Reading residents were amongst almost 900 in Berkshire to take up the offer
New Council Homes for Reading’s Key Workers to Open
- 15 key workers in Reading are set to move into new affordable homes
- Development makes use of the former Arthur Hill pool site, and maintains the front facade of the building
- The homes are part of the Council's £110m investment in over 400 new homes between 2021 and 2025
Planning Approval for More Affordable Council Homes and Respite Care Facility
- Planning approval for 47 new affordable Council homes and a respite care facility
- Developments to make use of pockets of Council owned land
Council invites residents to free Landlord Information Evening
- Free event takes place on Thursday 23 November
- Landlords can find out the latest legislation updates and attend valuable workshops
New funding allows Council to provide ongoing rough sleeping accommodation
- Funding will allow continuation of wrap around care for 50 people in move on homes
- The 50 homes at two sites form part of 249 bed spaces available for those found rough sleeping
Over 200 Reading residents to save money through Council solar initiative
- 239 residents set to have solar panels installed in most cost effective way
- Over 1,000 people expressed interest in the scheme
- Offer gave residents chance to reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy bills