News

• Proposals to be considered for an enhanced council tax reduction scheme for care leavers
• The Council will also consider treating 'care experience' as a protected characteristic

VULNERABLE adults in Reading who choose to live independently at home, and their families, could soon have added peace of mind after the Council successfully bid for £1.08million from the Adult Social Care Technology Fund from the Department of Health and Social Care.

• Council grants Reading FC's Select Car Leasing Company Stadium Asset of Community Value status
• It follows a successful application by STAR (Supporters’ Trust at Reading)

• 239 residents set to have solar panels installed in most cost effective way
• Over 1,000 people expressed interest in the scheme
• Offer gave residents chance to reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy bills

• Reading Bridge first opened exactly 100 years ago on 3 October 1923
• Occasion marked with plaque unveiling and classic cars crossing bridge

• Successful Council prosecution at Reading Magistrates Court last Friday for Blue Badge Fraud
• Council vows to investigate all reports on the misuse of disabled parking badges in Reading

• Safe Space to provide medical assistance and help in town centre on Friday and Saturday nights
• Service takes pressure off hospital accident and emergency departments
• New facility will also host community safety services and training  

• October offers a diverse programme of events and activities across Reading.
• Music, art, theatre and debate are all on the menu for Black History Month 2023

• New electric line marker will save money, upskill Council staff and help the environment
• Other innovations include new products to preserve roads and sensor technology for gritting
• LCRIG Chief Exec places Reading in top four most innovative authorities for highways

READING MUSEUM set to mark the 60th anniversary of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) opening its first UK office in 1964, a transformative moment that set Reading on a course to become Europe’s largest tech cluster in the Thames Valley.

• New Council Licensing Policy makes women's safety at night a key consideration
• The Council plans to work with partners - including late night venues - to make Reading a safe place to enjoy a night out 

• Application window is now open for financial support which may be available to eligible residents who are struggling to cope with the cost of living 
• Priority being given to low-income households who are struggling financially and who are at higher risk of falling into crisis
• Support has already been provided to thousands of families across Reading and care leavers, while eligible older residents will receive financial help next month