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Increase in food waste recycling continues as service expands across more Reading households
- Reading's recycling rate has increased from 34% to over 50%, boosted by food waste recycling
- More households than ever in Reading will be able to participate in food waste recycling this year
- The proportion of food waste found in grey bins has dropped from 41% to 23%
Paralympic swimmer, Graham Edmunds, to officially open Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium
- Paralympic Double Gold Medallist swimmer, Graham Edmunds will officially open the centre alongside the Mayor of Reading on 12 January
- Syncro swimming performance by the Electric Eels
- Free taster sessions are on offer throughout the day
Days out for only £2 single on the buses
- Reading part of national initiative announced by the Department for Transport
- Tickets will be available on the Reading Buses app or from the driver on any bus
Consultation on Council Move to Preserve the Character of Local Communities
- Consultation launched today on Council move to place further restrictions on the number of HMO's built in each neighbourhood
- Too many HMO's in one area can change the character of a neighbourhood and cause local tensions
Council Funding Helps Open New Doors for Marginalised Residents
- 24 local community groups will share £105,000 worth of funding to deliver activities and support for some of Reading's most marginalised residents
- Council’s Small Grants Fund has been doubled from £100,000 to £200,000 to help it reach and support communities and residents struggling with poverty and inequality
Reading Residents Asked to Feedback on Health and Care Proposals
- Reading residents are among those being asked to comment on health priorities across the region
- Public consultation is open until January 29
Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium opens next week
- From Monday 19 December, Reading will boast a brand new 25m 6-lane pool
- Visitors to the new centre can also look forward to a 100-station gym, new soft play and café.
Reading’s Hexagon Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary
- A ‘Hexabition’ exploring memorabilia from the Hexagon’s past launching in 2023
- The iconic building was built and opened in 1977
Fire at re3 Recycling Centre in Reading Highlights Dangers of Throwing Away Batteries
- Fire last week has led to reminders for residents to recycle batteries and battery-operated products separately
- Items such as phones, electric toothbrushes, toys and vapes can be dangerous if put in general waste or recycling
- re3 has suffered 10 fires this year, with batteries being the main cause
Invitation to the Civic Carol Service 2022
- Free Civic Carol Service to be held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, 15 Dcember, 6.30pm
- Readings throughout from Mayor of Reading, Deputy Lieutenant of Berkshire, Reading Youth Council, and more
- This year will see the return of the International Peace Light to Reading
Council Set to Agree Reading Station Subway Refurbishment
- Council set to agree funding to refurbish Reading Station subway and remove the lowest hanging ceiling tiles which are regularly vandalised
- Work would be a precursor to removing the existing cycling ban along the subway