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Lift off for Reading loves reading challenge
- Fun space-themed reading challenge for children and adults launches at Reading libraries Saturday 23 May
- A host of other activities also on offer at libraries throughout the holiday season
Public electric vehicle charging points to be installed across Reading
- Around 2,600 public EV charging stations to be delivered in residential streets which lack off-street parking
- At least nine in 10 households without a driveway will be within 100 metres of an EV charger
- The £866k government-funded scheme aims to boost the transition to electric vehicles to help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the borough
Licensing Scheme to Improve Rented Homes for Tenants in Reading Now Live
- New Council licensing scheme aims to improve conditions for Reading tenants
- Landlords need to apply for an Additional Licence if their property fits into criteria
Reading pupils on a mission to move
- A record 29 Reading schools taking part in Walk to School Week between 18-22 May
- The Council has funded activity packs to support pupils in the annual challenge to walk, wheel or cycle to school
Reading’s new Central Library opens in June
- New Location New Chapter
- Large modern library to open in just over five weeks
Small steps, stronger minds: five ways to build wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week
- Residents encouraged to 'Start small' this Mental Health Awareness Week
- Community of support available in Reading to build emotional skills
- Regular small steps can build foundations that protect wellbeing when life gets hard
Reading’s popular Children’s Festival returns for its 37th year
- Forbury Fiesta kicks off three weeks of events and activities across the borough
- Book-inspired sessions woven throughout the festival for National Year of Reading
- Council to showcase year-round offer across libraries, Reading Museum, Family Hubs and more
Developer Ordered to Pay £3,350 Following Council Prosecution
- Developer ordered to pay £3,350 by Magistrates after failing to comply with planning conditions
- Prosecution followed Council warning and subsequent breach of condition notice
Free access to NHS-backed support and emotional wellbeing programme for parents and families
- Free new online resource available to support families across Reading
- Suite of online learning resources designed for parents, families, young people and children
99% of Reading parents offered one of top three preferred primary schools for their child
- Almost all children placed at one of three preferred schools
- First preference allocated to 91% of families
- Applications increase from last year
Free monthly bike check-ups return to Reading town centre
- Dr Bike back in Broad Street for free bicycle maintenance and minor repairs on first Thursday of the month
- Free adult cycle training and bike maintenance workshops also on offer