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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
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
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
£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
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
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
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
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
Council Offers Money Advice Ahead Of Debt Awareness Week
- Residents urged to make use of Council help if they are worried about debt
- Resources include Money Matters website providing benefits checker amongst other guidance
- Highly trained, friendly advisors also able to assist those in need of advice
Excited Schoolchildren Enjoy Opening Of Courage Park Playground
- New Courage Park playground now open after £116,000 investment by Reading Borough Council
- Brand new play equipment forms part of wider Wensley Road Estate improvements, including 46 new affordable homes for local residents
Reading Awarded £25,000 To Plan Regeneration Of Affordable Housing
- Funding will be used to plan future development and regeneration of Reading's housing stock
- Focus will be on sustainable, energy efficient enhancement and replacement of older homes in the borough
- Funding will complement existing plans to build 300 new affordable homes in the next three years