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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
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
Prestigious award for Reading’s Abbey Gateway Hugh Faringdon Carving
- The carved head of Hugh Faringdon was added to the gateway in 2021 to mark the Abbey’s 900th anniversary
- Carving commended in the Natural Stone Awards 2022
Provisional Council Budget Update Delivers Modern New Facilities and Protects Frontline Services
- Despite inflationary pressures, a provisional Council budget update maintains major investments in modern new facilities for residents
- They include new swimming pools, rail stations, affordable housing, road surfaces and playgrounds
- Final budget for next year won't be agreed until February, when the Local Government Finance Settlement will also be known
Explore British Chinese communities and culture with Reading Libraries this December
- Library exhibition explores British Chinese communities and culture
- A free Chinese Brush painting session is on offer at Reading Central Library on Saturday 3 December
- Hear traditional Chinese stories and take part in Chinese crafts on Saturday 10 December
Reading Libraries announces five new guest speakers as part of its ‘Reading Libraries Telling Stories’ series
- ‘Reading Libraries Telling Stories’ is a series of diverse and uplifting storytelling sessions, from a wide range of people from the Reading community and beyond.
- The first session is on Saturday 3 December at 1.30pm at Reading Central Library.
- The storytelling sessions are completely free and are suitable for all ages.
Residents urged to have a fraud-free Christmas
- Avoid counterfeit goods this Christmas
- Steer clear of dangerous toys online
- Don’t be tempted to borrow money from unscrupulous loan sharks