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Remember Your Photo ID for the General Election
- Figures show 115 people in Reading didn't vote in the recent elections as a result of not having acceptable Voter ID
- Reading residents are reminded of boundary changes to Parliamentary constituencies which come into effect on July 4
- Only a few days left to register to vote in the General Election
Carers’ Voice at Centre of New Strategy for Reading
- Carers’ Strategy establishes priorities in Reading
- Partners in health, voluntary sector and the council working together for carers
- Action plan created
Reading Remembers the Forbury Four Years On
- Next Thursday, the town will come together to remember the victims of the Forbury Gardens attacks four years on
- Residents are invited to show their support for families and friends at a Civic Service in the gardens which begins at 7pm
First Berkshire Prosperity Board meeting to be held
* First meeting of the Berkshire Prosperity Board taking place in Wokingham on Monday 17 June
Water Fest As Popular As Ever For 35th Year
- Water Fest returned for its 35th year on Saturday, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
- More than 12,000 visitors enjoyed the annual celebration
New licensing scheme proposed for private rented property
- Consultation for extended licensing scheme with aim of providing better homes for tenants
- Landlords and tenants to be consulted on new scheme
- New targeted scheme in three wards where all rental properties will require a licence
King’s Meadow Footbridge Replacement Works Begin on Monday
- King's Meadow footbridge will be closed for 13 weeks whilst the replacement is installed
- New modern structure will be 4.5m wide, more than double the current width
Council’s Prospect Park Ranger Station Achieves Recognition For High Quality Educational Visits
Reading’s popular Ranger Station at Prospect Park has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and outreach work with vulnerable young people.
‘Marvellous Mentors’ needed to support Summer Reading Challenge 2024
- Volunteers sought aged 14-18 who are enthusiastic about reading
- Summer Reading Challenge 2024 launches on 6 July
- Opportunity to develop new skills and work experience
Grants awarded to local organisations to reduce health inequalities in Reading
10 organisations in Reading have been awarded funding to help reduce health inequalities across the borough.
Hundreds of kilos of illegal meat seized by Reading Food Safety Officers
- Approximately 400kg of illegal meat was seized from two Reading food businesses in April
- Stock included 172 sheep heads and two large bags of smokies cutlets, illegal under UK law
- Costs of £6,000 ordered to be paid by the business owners
Water Fest 2024 Bumper Programme Of Events And Activities
- Water Fest returns for its 35th year on 8 June 2024, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust