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Invitation to free Landlord Information Evening
- Landlords are welcome to a special evening on Thursday 15 October
- Advice available on the night about the future of the private rented sector
- Event hosted by the Council's Rent Guarantee Scheme and NRLA
New pedestrian bridge marks key milestone in theatre development
- A new walkway will allow step free access to the new Studio Theatre and The Hexagon
- Significant progress made on construction of new arts space which will attract a wider range of acts and be available for community use
Successful summer of reading in Reading
- Reading Libraries space-themed summer reading challenge enjoyed by more than 1,300 primary aged children
- Twenty-five young volunteers regularly supported children, parents and library staff to make the summer programme a success
New Berkshire Prosperity Board Website Launched
- New website allows residents to follow the work of the Berkshire Prosperity Board
- Board aims to drive economic prosperity across the region, securing more funding, creating more jobs and more affordable housing
Make a Big Difference to Your Community – Bid for a Small Grant
- This year's Small Grants Fund application process is now live
- Voluntary and community sector organisations have two different ways to bid this year
- Funds aim to help tackle inequalities in Reading
New Live Well Service to Make Health and Wellbeing Support Easier to Access Across Reading and West Berkshire
- New Live Well service brings together support for residents to stop smoking, manage their weight and take part in physical activity
- Residents using the service would have a dedicated wellbeing coach to provide personalised support through a single joined-up offer
Reading Signs its Armed Forces Covenant
- The Council and 7 Rifles regiment sign Armed Forces Covenant this week
- Covenant a promise of fair treatment and access to essential public services for past and present members of the armed forces and their families
- 25 Veterans helped into housing via the Council's housing register since 2011
Council Condemns Vandalism at New Community Garden
- Community garden vandalised only one day after the first phase of work was completed
- Council volunteers have started work on the creation of the new garden next to the Civic Centre thanks to a successful £13,000 bid for Lottery funding
Celebrate World Tourism Day in Beautiful Berkshire
- With World Tourism Day on Sunday, people are encouraged to explore everything Berkshire has to offer
- Visitors to Berkshire spend an estimated £1.4 billion a year, with nearly 18,000 people employed in the tourism industry across the county
Residents invited to attend Older Persons' Day on 1 October
- Everyone is invited to Older Persons' Day on Thursday 1 October
- Event takes place in Broad Street Mall from 9.30am to 2pm
- Access useful advice, helpful services, entertainment and classes to take part in
Three new Council children’s homes ready to open in Reading
- More Reading children in care will be able to stay close to school, friends, family and community
- Opening of new Council homes will reduce the use of expensive private provision outside of Reading