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Reading comes together to celebrate its first ever Disability Pride event next week which aims to foster a sense of unity among Reading’s disabled community, their families, friends and supporting organisations.

• Owner plans to erect scaffolding to stabilise buildings which could allow Union St to fully re-open later this summer 
• Businesses have been offered temporary business rates relief by the Council
• Union Street shops remain open for business with access via Broad Street 

• Report shows 80% of Reading's roads now in good condition after substantial £9m investment
• Pothole reports down by 44% since the improvements
• New £8m investment has started to continue enhancing roads for residents

VULNERABLE adults in Reading who choose to live independently at home, and their families, could soon have added peace of mind thanks to the introduction of new technology being trialled by the Council.

• Residents can take advantage of competitive rates on solar panels through Solar Together's group-buying scheme
• Making the switch can save money on energy bills and help towards Reading's net zero carbon target
• Reading Borough Council's new build homes include solar panels to help reduce costs for tenants

• Improvements at Meadway changing facilities start 3 July
• Work on the Rivermead demountable pool from 14 July
• Complete refurbishment of South Reading's swimming pool from September

• Consultation launches from June 26 and runs for four weeks
• Events with targeted groups will be running alongside the survey

• A new Local Transport Strategy aims to provide even more sustainable transport alternatives to the private car, tackle poor air quality in parts of town and create a healthier Reading
• Reading’s challenge remains to successfully absorb the growth in housing, jobs and commuting in the future, whilst protecting the health of local residents
• The strategy is set to go out for a final round of public consultation this summer

• Armed Forces Day celebrations in Reading will take place in Forbury Gardens on 24 June from 11am
• Musical performances, children's entertainment, refreshments, and more will be on offer

• Permanent memorial to the victims who lost their lives at Forbury Gardens three years ago to be unveiled 
• Residents are invited to a Civic Memorial Service in the gardens which begins at 7pm on Tuesday June 20