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Council Set To Block ‘Undemocratic’ Permitted Development Rights From Next Month
- Proposals to ensure developers need to apply for planning permissions so that local communities can have their say
- Council wants to ensure all developments go through the correct democratic planning process
- If agreed, 'Article 4 Direction' would come into effect in parts of Reading on November 15
Crescent Road School Street set to introduce afternoon sessions in November
- East Reading’s first school street set to extend to afternoons from 7 November
- Appeal for more volunteer school street marshals
Reading’s Pubwatch wins National Pubwatch of the Year
- Award recognises the work of local Pubwatch schemes and their efforts to provide safe drinking environments for customers and staff.
- Reading Pubwatch was recognised for the range of new initiatives launched over the past twelve months
Rogue Trader convicted of fraud offences against elderly and vulnerable residents
- Joint investigation by Reading Trading Standards and Thames Valley Police secures successful conviction of rogue trader operating across Southeast
- Vulnerable and elderly residents who were targeted received compensation for work carried out to their properties
Large reduction in food waste sent to landfill in Reading thanks to recycling initiative
- Food waste collections have seen overall recycling rates rise from 32% to 50%
- Proportion of grey bin waste made up of food has fallen from 41% to 23%
- Tips offered to help residents recycle even more
New Directions College holds inaugural Adult Learning Awards Ceremony
- First annual awards celebrating lifelong learning sills and Reading’s Adult Learners
- Awards for those who have overcome adversity, demonstrated outstanding professional skills, and more
Fun-packed half-term in Reading for families this October
- Free and low-cost activities on offer this October half-term across Reading
- Live theatre, arts and crafts, workshops and more to keep the kids entertained
Council Supports Struggling Families with Energy Vouchers and Grants for Warm Clothing and Food
- Energy vouchers have again been sent to families in Reading struggling with soaring bills
- The Council is also distributing grants to local voluntary and community groups to help vulnerable residents with food and warm clothes this winter
£1.7m award will help Reading residents benefit from free energy saving home improvements
- Residents can apply now for energy saving home improvements
- Eligible applicants won't have to repay anything, the help is free
- Range of improvements will lower energy consumption and help save money
Children’s reading given a huge boost this year with successful Summer Reading Challenge
- 1,529 children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022
- Over 33 young people volunteered with Reading Library service to support the challenge
- Young volunteers clocked up a whopping 568 hours and 25 minutes over the summer
Council Pledges Action In Hate Crime Awareness Week
- Hate Crime Awareness Week is seeking to bring people together to tackle all forms of prejudice and hate
- The Council is an active member of Reading's Community Safety Partnership which works to reduce and prevent offences including hate crime
- Advice for countering hate crime online includes reporting and blocking posts and users on social media
Jackie Yates Recommended as New Permanent Council Chief Executive
- Deputy Chief Executive Jackie Yates recommended as the new Chief Executive of Reading Council
- Permanent appointment set to be ratified at a meeting of Full Council next week