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Specialist Domestic Abuse Recovery Programme Given Council Funding Boost
- Council funding for programme which supports children who have been affected by or witnessed domestic abuse
- Bounce Back 4 Kids programme is free for families
Remembrance and Armistice Day Events in Reading
- Reading comes together again in remembrance at two ceremonies
- Main service and parade takes place in the town centre on Sunday 8 November
- 11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial
Work on new bus lane to start next week
- New bus lane on stretch of London Road between junctions of Sidmouth Street and London Street
- The scheme is part of a package of measures to improve bus journey times and reliability and tackle congestion and air pollution
New Central Library welcomes its 100,000th visitor
- Central Library sees a 79% increase in visitor numbers since moving to its new location
- Around 2,700 new members have joined the new library in the Civic Centre
Grants worth almost £150,000 allocated to support health and wellbeing in Reading
- Ten grants will allow recipients to support physical and mental health in Reading
- Residents will benefit from community projects on behalf of the Council’s Adult Social Care service
Big win for Rivermead Leisure Centre
- Prestigious award for Rivermead following Council's £40m investment in leisure facilities in Reading
What Do You Want Reading Town Centre to Look Like by 2040?
- New consultation asks people what they want Reading Town Centre to look like by 2040
- Town centre is changing with the number of homes expected to double over the next 15 years
- More family-friendly spaces, better walking and cycling routes and more affordable homes all suggested
Stories of Courage and Hope Mark Launch of Key Publication
- Courageous stories of drug and alcohol recovery mark publication of Public Health annual report
- Stories from Reading's recovery ambassadors highlight how they turned their lives around
Festival to celebrate the community and heritage of Whitley
- Week-long programme of events including exhibitions, walks, talks and activities to bring the community together
- Free events and activities throughout the week for young, old, newcomers and life-long Whitley residents
New hate crime helpline launched in Reading
- Residents urged to report hate crimes in Reading
- New helpline is confidential and open 24-hours for advice and reporting