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The front of Reading's North Street affordable homes development

North Street Affordable Homes Development Set To Open

  • 37 affordable Council homes are set to be officially opened tomorrow
  • The North Street development forms part of Council plans to build 400 new affordable homes
  • New homes have received positive feedback from tenants set to move in
Solar panels on the roof of the Council's Lyndhurst Road affordable homes. Now residents can follow suit at competitive prices.-2

Residents Offered Chance To Save Money Through Solar Panel Initiative

  • Residents can take advantage of competitive rates on solar panels through Solar Together's group-buying scheme
  • Making the switch can save money on energy bills and help towards Reading's net zero carbon target
  • Reading Borough Council's new build homes include solar panels to help reduce costs for tenants
Two new affordable homes in Whitley which have recently seen new tenants move in

Residents move into new affordable homes in Reading

  • Council in the middle of a programme to deliver 400 new affordable homes, an investment of over £110m
  • Infill sites plan sees use of  small pockets of derelict land contributing to those new homes
  • All homes built to passivhaus principles to be more environmentally friendly
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New Support Aims to Reconnect Those Sleeping Rough With Their Hometowns

  • Annual rough sleeping count figures released
  • 25 of 36 had no connection to Reading - new support aims to reconnect them with hometowns
  • Increase in specialist staffing will help support the most vulnerable in society
Sketch view facing east along Battle Street-2

Battle Street Scheme to Build New Affordable Homes and Adult Social Care Facilities to be Considered This Week

  • Development plans include much needed affordable homes and sheltered housing for over 55s
  • Former swimming pool site will also provide for adults who need support with their mental health
  • Part of Council's investment of over £110m in 400 new affordable homes from 2021 to 2026
The rear garden area of the recently built council flats on Lyndhurst Road

Plans For More Council Housing Set To Be Approved

  • Plans set to be approved to invest an additional £29.6m in council housing for the people of Reading
  • 87 new homes set to be created will add to the 300 already being built by 2025
  • All council new builds are sustainable and deliver long-term energy savings to tenants
Radiator

£1.7m award will help Reading residents benefit from free energy saving home improvements

  • Residents can apply now for energy saving home improvements
  • Eligible applicants won't have to repay anything, the help is free
  • Range of improvements will lower energy consumption and help save money
Landlord keys

Property landlords invited to free information evening

  • Free to attend evening on Wednesday 12 October will offer essential help and advice to landlords
  • Attendees can find out about the Rent Guarantee Scheme and Reading Rent With Confidence 
  • Workshops and guest speakers will help landlords stay up to date on a range of topics
Reading Borough Council's RSI funding will help build on existing work to help rough sleepers, which includes the Caversham Road modular homes site where 40 former rough sleepers now live

Council Awarded £2.8m In Successful Rough Sleeping Funding Bid

  • Crucial funding will allow Reading Borough Council to further increase its activity to address rough sleeping
  • Housing First approach will see at least 20 properties made available to clients
  • Investment will build on the award winning Caversham Road modular homes initiative which houses 40 former rough sleepers
The modular homes site which houses 40 people who have formerly been rough sleepers

Double recognition for innovative housing project as Council shortlisted for two awards

  • Council shortlisted for LGC Awards 2022 and MJ Awards 2022 for its innovative solution to rough sleeping
  • Modular homes project gaining national recognition after opening in November and now housing 40 former rough sleepers
  • Shortlistings follow plaudits in November 2021 when Reading Borough Council won Homebuilder of the Year at the UK Housing Awards
The rear garden area of the new block of affordable flats on Lyndhurst Road

More affordable housing for Reading’s residents as Council prepares to get keys to new flats

  • Council tenants are set to move into 18 new affordable flats before the summer with Reading Borough Council set to receive the keys soon
  • Site makes use of disused land along with five other infill sites being developed for tenants later this year
  • The energy efficient homes are helping to reduce Reading's carbon footprint and keep utility bills as low as possible