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Reading Borough Council activates SWEP to help those rough sleeping
- Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) activated today until Monday
- Activation provides emergency accommodation for those rough sleeping
- SWEP forms part of wider Council programme of assistance for the most vulnerable
New pedestrian and cycle bridge to be installed on A33 Relief Road
- Reading’s new pedestrian and cycle bridge will be lifted into place this weekend as part of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme
- Overnight closures of A33 Relief Road on Saturday 23 & 30 November
- New bridge will allow extension to bus lane without taking space away from general traffic
Reading events greener following pilot scheme
- Green Events Code of Practice (GECOP) pilot ends in Reading with positive outcomes
- Council worked with local and national organisations to make events in Reading more sustainable
Council continues to drill down on ASB in Reading
- Community Safety Survey reveals increase in proportion of residents who feel Reading is safe
- Council encouraging residents to come to range of events taking place for ASB Awareness Week
- Residents asked to report ASB so it can be investigated
Reading hosts town’s first ever summit on online safety for young people
- Reading's first summit on online safety takes place on Wednesday 20 November
- Summit brings together local young people and professionals to discuss how best to support them around online risks
- Guest speakers include Amanda Stephens and the Chief Executive of the National Youth Agency
Council’s rough sleeping support boosted by £121,869 grant
- Grant will strengthen comprehensive existing support for those found rough sleeping in Reading
- Funding split between a number of initiatives this winter, until March 2025
- Money will go towards emergency accommodation, a winter shelter and daytime warm space offer
Reading’s carbon emissions continue to fall
- 54% reduction in carbon emissions for the borough since 2005
- Reading’s per capita emissions lowest in Berkshire and lower than South East and UK average
- Council decarbonisation projects will result in significant future reduction in its own carbon emissions
Pupil’s winning design to raise air pollution awareness
- Winning entry in schools’ poster competition will be used across Reading to raise awareness of air pollution and ways to prevent it
- Clean Air Living Matter programme has so far delivered air quality education sessions to thousands of pupils in 17 Reading schools
Final Chance to Have Your Say on Reading’s Local Plan
- Last chance for the public to have their say on Reading's refreshed Local Plan before it goes to the Secretary of State for approval next year
- People can feedback at www.reading.gov.uk/localplanupdate
Remembrance and Armistice events in Reading
- Reading will come together in remembrance in two ceremonies this year
- Main service and parade take place in the town centre on Sunday 10 November
- Monday 11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial
Students gather for Reading Schools’ Climate Conference
- More than 60 students from eight local schools to take part in mock COP29 climate change conference
- Local decision makers and representatives of business and community to take part in Climate Question Time
- Council to host conference during its November climate campaign in partnership with the Met Office
Small Grants, Big Opportunities
- Small Grants Fund bidding process opens today for community and voluntary sector groups
- Hundreds of residents benefit every year from activities organised by local groups and funded by the Council
- Groups invited to bid for pots of money to deliver activities to help build skills to access jobs, and for participation and volunteering opportunities