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Are You Election Ready?
- Residents reminded of several changes to the polling process this year
- Voter ID will once again be required for people choosing to vote in person at polling stations
- Changes have also been made to the Absent Vote application process
£44,000 available to help reduce health inequalities in Reading
Voluntary and community organisations across Reading can now apply for grants up to £10,000 to help reduce health inequalities across the borough.
Butchers closed by the Council After Rats Contaminated Meat
- Butcher's shop closed by Council's Environmental Health team due to extensive rat activity
- Hygiene inspection revealed rat contamination on products for sale
- New ownership failed to register with Environmental Health; owners fined £3,020
Help Keep Reading Tidy In The Great British Spring Clean
- The Great British Spring Clean runs from Friday 15 – Sunday 31 March
- People can sign up for free litter picking equipment by joining the Council's RAYS scheme
Work to start on next phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme
- Next phase will include new bus lanes and additional bus stops
- A new pedestrian/cycle bridge to be built over the River Kennet
- Work due to start on A33 Relief Road on 18 March
Reading pedestrians to benefit from new dropped kerbs and handrails
- £480,000 is being invested in additional safety measures for pedestrians around Reading
- 35 dropped kerb crossings and 24 new handrails being installed
Creative Grants Awarded to Local Residents
Individuals, local groups and businesses have been awarded a share of £28,300 to support creative activities and encourage residents to feel connected to Reading.
Free cycle riding and bike maintenance sessions for Reading residents
- A new programme of adult cycle training and bike workshops launched
- Dr Bike session and information stand in Broad Street on 14 March
Launch of digital visitor parking scheme trial
- Permit holders in Lower Caversham will trial a new scratch card-free scheme
- Upgraded system will allow visitor parking bookings in one-hour slots
Council Leader to Stand Down
- Council Leader announces his decision to stand down after a period of five years
- New Leader of Reading Borough Council will be confirmed in May
New plans for electric vehicle charging and improving air quality in Reading
- Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy aims to support transition from fossil fuel
- Air Quality Action Plan will tackle areas of pollution in the borough
Voluntary and Community Groups to Share Council Grants Totalling £115,000
- Grants totalling £115,554 will be shared between 21 voluntary organisations in Reading as part of the second round of the Council's Small Grants Fund
- Money will be used by local groups to benefit residents who live in communities where need is greatest and who may not have the same life chances as others