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Digital Stop Smoking App made Freely Available to Reading Residents

  • New smoke free app launched in Reading to help residents quit
  • App launch comes as smoking rates in Reading fall below 10% for the first time
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Lift off for Reading loves reading challenge

  • Fun space-themed reading challenge for children and adults launches at Reading libraries Saturday 23 May
  • A host of other activities also on offer at libraries throughout the holiday season
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Public electric vehicle charging points to be installed across Reading

  • Around 2,600 public EV charging stations to be delivered in residential streets which lack off-street parking
  • At least nine in 10 households without a driveway will be within 100 metres of an EV charger
  • The £866k government-funded scheme aims to boost the transition to electric vehicles to help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the borough
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Licensing Scheme to Improve Rented Homes for Tenants in Reading Now Live

  • New Council licensing scheme aims to improve conditions for Reading tenants
  • Landlords need to apply for an Additional Licence if their property fits into criteria
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Reading pupils on a mission to move

  • A record 29 Reading schools taking part in Walk to School Week between 18-22 May
  • The Council has funded activity packs to support pupils in the annual challenge to walk, wheel or cycle to school
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Reading’s new Central Library opens in June

  • New Location New Chapter
  • Large modern library to open in just over five weeks
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Small steps, stronger minds: five ways to build wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week

  • Residents encouraged to 'Start small' this Mental Health Awareness Week
  • Community of support available in Reading to build emotional skills
  • Regular small steps can build foundations that protect wellbeing when life gets hard
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Reading’s popular Children’s Festival returns for its 37th year

  • Forbury Fiesta kicks off three weeks of events and activities across the borough
  • Book-inspired sessions woven throughout the festival for National Year of Reading
  • Council to showcase year-round offer across libraries, Reading Museum, Family Hubs and more
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Developer Ordered to Pay £3,350 Following Council Prosecution

  • Developer ordered to pay £3,350 by Magistrates after failing to comply with planning conditions
  • Prosecution followed Council warning and subsequent breach of condition notice
Togetherness

Free access to NHS-backed support and emotional wellbeing programme for parents and families

  • Free new online resource available to support families across Reading
  • Suite of online learning resources designed for parents, families, young people and children