News

Reading will again be celebrating and highlighting the contribution older people make to the community with a free fun packed event at Broad Street Mall, on Monday 2 October 9.30am until 3pm.

• Reading’s draft Transport Strategy 2040 sets out ambitious proposals to increase cycling, public transport and walking
• Residents asked to consider how the town can best absorb additional journeys from inside and outside the borough
• Strategy aims to tackle the impact of poor air quality on people’s health

• The Council voices concern that electricity capacity issues in Reading are hampering the delivery of new low carbon homes 
• Instances of new connections being restricted by Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSEN)
• Council now plans to work with the company and other local bodies to address the key issue

• Majority of respondents supported a new modern Central Library move to Civic Offices
• New location could attract more people to use the library

• Work begins on Monday 18 September and will continue until Christmas
• Signed diversions in place for pedestrians and cyclists
• Strengthening will ensure important active travel route is protected for the future

• New search begins for secure cycle hub after proposals for former Primark store did not progress
• Council committed to providing storage and maintenance facilities for bikes

• Digital parking permits set to replace physical permits when they expire
• Scheme would allow residents to conveniently apply for, and manage, parking online
• Digital visitor parking permits to be trialled

• Twenty organisations share £100,000 to help residents across Reading
• Projects to help people gain skills, education and employment – full list below

READING COUNCIL’S ongoing major investment in children’s play areas continues to deliver for communities across Reading.

• Lulworth Road playground is now open: part of a £130,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) investment by Reading Borough Council in the area.
• South Whitley Recreation Ground benefits from ball court renovations and a new toddlers play area, jointly funded by a Council CIL investment and a Government Levelling Up grant.
• Coley Recreation Ground play area has been transformed thanks to a £200K Council CIL investment.

• Four exciting designs for residents to choose from
• Investment of £200,000 in the new Waterloo Meadows play area adds to Council investments boroughwide

• Public consultation begins on proposals to create a boroughwide smoke control area for Reading
• Residents have until October 16 to have their say

• Proactive road maintenance at Junction 11 of the M4 and along the A33
• Extending the life of the surface
• Night closures from Tuesday 5 September to limit disruption