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Food waste collections allowed Reading's residents to recycle their turkey and other left over food  this Christmas

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%
Palmer Community Pool

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Panto cast with Hexagon and RBC representatives

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
re3 Smallmead Recycling Centre in Island Road, Reading, where a fire broke out last week

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
Civic Carol Service 2022

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
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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