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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
Council Invites Community Bids to Help Break Down Barriers
- Second round of bidding for the Council's Small Grants Fund opens today
- Community groups will share a total of £100,000 to support some of Reading's most marginalised residents
LGA Review Endorses Council’s Tackling Inequality Agenda
- Independent review by the Local Government Association has endorsed the Council's tackling inequality agenda
- Review also recognises the 'great potential' of Reading
Property landlords invited to free information evening
- Free to attend evening on Wednesday 12 October will offer essential help and advice to landlords
- Attendees can find out about the Rent Guarantee Scheme and Reading Rent With Confidence
- Workshops and guest speakers will help landlords stay up to date on a range of topics
New Directions College awarded £700k grant to boost learning opportunities
- New Directions College awarded £700k from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and the national Multiply programme to deliver innovative numeracy skills courses
- Learning to be delivered in libraries, children's centres, churches, and more to ensure maximum accessibility
Oxford Road stories brought to life in new exhibition – 'Lifespring Stories'
- New permanent exhibition at the Lifespring Church, Oxford Road
- The exhibition tells the stories of the people of the Oxford Road
Work due to begin in October on cycling and walking improvements on Shinfield Road
- Work due to commence in early October
- No waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) to commence from 3 October 2022