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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
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
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
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
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