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Next Layer of Financial Support for Reading Households

  • Third round of applications for cost of living support opens today
  • Residents may be eligible for a £200 payment
  • Find out more and apply at www.reading.gov.uk/HSF
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First phase of new multi-million pound redeveloped Civic Centre opens

  • Marks bold chapter for the town
  • Civic Centre entrance on Bridge Street
  • For Council queries, Reading Registration Service and public meetings
  • Opens 9am Monday 26 January
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46 new Council homes to be officially opened on Wensley Road estate

  • 46 new Council homes to be officially opened next week
  • The new homes are part of wider regeneration project to improve whole estate
  • A further 362 new Council homes to be built in Reading by 2029
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Reading Children’s Home rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

  • Cressingham rated 'Good' by Ofsted
  • Report acknowledged the nurturing and safe environment
  • Staff know the children well and understand their individual needs
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Residents’ Stellar Efforts Help Drive Up Food Waste and Recycling Tonnages

  • Campaign encouraged residents to recycle more food waste
  • December saw a 19% increase in food waste collected and a reduction in general waste
  • Residents urged to keep recycling food, with free caddies and food waste bins available
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Opportunities for residents and businesses to have their say on crime: Attend one of our upcoming Safer Neighbourhood Forums

  • Ten Safer Neighbourhood Forums scheduled before the end of March
  • Your opportunity to meet Police and Council representatives to discuss concerns
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Evening of reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Reading

  • Annual event to be held in the Civic Centre to commemorate victims of the Holocaust
  • The evening will feature guest speakers, a choir, readings and candle lighting ceremony
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Successful Bidders Chosen for Council’s Small Grants Fund Initiative

  • 30 voluntary and community groups have successfully bid for Council funding as part of this year's Small Grants Fund initiative
  • Groups will now deliver a range of activities and participation opportunities geared towards helping residents build skills and confidence
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Event organisers invited to free green workshop

  • Reading invited to take part in phase two of national pilot to help make festivals and events more sustainable
  • Council and University of Reading to host free workshop for local event organisers, with support from Reading Festival.
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Only Three Weeks Left to Renew Postal Votes

  • 6,580 residents may lose their opportunity to vote by post unless they take action before 31 January
  • Final reminder emails being sent to residents next week
  • The quickest and simplest way for postal voters to reapply is online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
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Reading Residents Stub Out Smoking as Rates Hit Record Low