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Council Reinforces Commitment to Rewilding as Scheme Grows to 50 Hectares
- Rewilding areas in Reading now cover over 50 hectares across 58 locations
- The practice allows the Council to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats and species
Above target for tree planting with the help of some friends
- Council plants more than 400 trees across the borough during the autumn and winter
- Residents and volunteers help with planting at community orchard in Whitley
Residents encouraged to enjoy Reading’s parks as Caversham Court Gardens wins Green Flag award
- Caversham Court Gardens wins prestigious Green Flag award
- Council encouraging residents to visit Reading's 50+ open spaces during Love Parks Week
Christchurch Meadows paddling pool opens on 27 May
- Paddling pool open from Saturday 27 May
- Open seven days a week
Roots of a new Community Orchard planted in Whitley
- 30 new fruit trees introduced to South Whitley Park
- Follows Council securing £85k funding to enhance the area, including addition of toddler’s play area
New flagship play area at Prospect Park to open ahead of schedule
- £530,000 investment to provide exciting new equipment
- New play area opening on Thursday 23 March ready for the Easter holidays
Residents and Councillors Plant Together as Reading’s Tree Planting Efforts Set To Reach 387 Planted in Five Months
- Collaborative effort saw residents choose the tree best suited to their road
- By the end of March 387 trees will have been planted in Reading since November
- Tree planting strategy will see 3,000 trees planted on Council land by 2030
Residents invited to vote on favourite design for new play area at Coley Recreation Ground
- Six exciting designs to choose from
- Investment of £200,000 in the new Coley Recreation Ground play area
Work starts on new flagship play area at Prospect Park
- £530,000 investment to provide exciting new equipment
- New play area set to open in the summer 2023
Community rallies together for bulb planting in South Reading
- Residents come together to enhance an area of land next to the Holiday Inn in South Reading
- Further enhancements with a bench and trees are planned
Reading gains Thames & Chilterns in Bloom Gold and Silver Gilt Awards
- Thames & Chilterns Gold Award for Caversham Court Gardens
- Henley Road Cemetery receives Silver Gilt Award
New playground at Kenavon Drive open for play
- £102K investment in Kennet Walk /Kingsmead play area
- Improvement and enlargement of the old playground now complete