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Council reveals action against antisocial behaviour thanks to resident input
- Annual Community Safety Survey launches today with residents invited to have their say
- Responses last year helped trigger a number of new key actions and initiatives
- Public Spaces Protection Order and Environmental Enforcement Partnership examples of action taken as a result of feedback
Pavement improvement works under way across the borough
- Up to 30 stretches of pavement will be treated using an innovative new method which extends the life of the footway
- The technique is quicker, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than traditional methods while maintaining footways at a high standard for longer
Children learning about the birds and the bats at school
- Pupils decorate bird and bat boxes as part of the Council improvement works to their Victorian school buildings
- Building improvement project at Alfred Sutton Primary School completed as a new one starts at Wilson Primary School
Dr Bike summer roadshow around Reading
- Free bike maintenance checks on offer around the borough
- Turn up with your bike for free repairs, cycle safety tips and advice from experts
New community garden to bring people together in Whitley Wood
- New community garden will see local residents socialise and learn new skills
- Scheme is a partnership between the Council, Morgan Sindall and Freely Fruity
- Morgan Sindall support is commitment to social value whilst building 42 new affordable homes for the Council at Hexham Road
Premises Licence Granted for Reading Biscuit Factory
- Members of the Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee grant licence with conditions
Food, fashion, music and boats at Reading Water Fest
- Celebrate Reading’s waterways with boat parades and activities on the water
- Four stages showcasing local talent performing music and dance from around the world
- Pre-loved and vintage fashion shows, nature trails, Norman combat demonstrations and much more
Reading’s new Central Library opens Thursday
- New Location New Chapter
- Invitation to come and explore the new venue
Further crack down sees fines for fly-tippers up more than tenfold
- Trial environmental enforcement partnership has seen a significant increase in FPNs issued for littering and fly-tipping
- Proposals to extend the initiative are being considered
- Residents encouraged to report issues through the Love Clean Streets (Reading) app
Progress on ambitious plans for 362 new affordable Council homes
- Another 362 affordable Council homes set to be delivered by 2029
- 89 of those to be completed this financial year at three sites
- Council ambition is to increase housing stock to let to tenants at social rents
