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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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