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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
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