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Reading Borough Council are shining a light on the vital contribution of the care sector and the invaluable role of unpaid carers to families and the community.

• Reading households can now book a free bulky waste collection every six months
• New free service will assist residents to dispose of large items and reduce number of trips needed to the re3 centre
• £250,000 annual investment will also help to discourage fly tipping

• Time capsules buried at the Rivermead construction site
• A local school has provided mementoes to capture the spirit of 2022
• New leisure centre due to open in spring 2023

• Reading Water Fest on Saturday 4 June 2022, 11am – 5pm
• The free festival will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
• With special guests, Ukrainian Dance group Prolisok

• Free and low-cost activities on offer this summer half-term across Reading
• Theatres, crafts, arts and activities to keep the kids entertained
• Jubilee events and activities galore

• The application process for people who have not yet had their £150 rebate payment - including those who do not pay Council Tax by direct debit - is now open
• Around 40,000 households in Reading who pay by Direct Debit have already been sent their £150 rebate

• Government has announced Reading was unsuccessful in its City Status bid
• Council Leader Jason Brock: "Today's result does not change any of the things which make us proud of Reading." 

• Test purchase exercise by Trading Standards showed underage volunteers were sold vapes 
• Shop owners provided free training to improve protection for young people

• Berkshire Record Office present their ‘Happy and Glorious’ exhibition.
• A fascinating range of royal-themed memorabilia on display.
• Free exhibition of offer at the Berkshire Record Office from 26 May to 26 August 2022.

• Three former Councillors are set to be made Honorary Aldermen of the Borough at a special ceremony next week
• Honour is bestowed for 'eminent services to the borough'

• New £1.13 million package of support for residents struggling with the soaring cost of energy and food bills announced
• 4,000 energy vouchers to be sent to eligible families in Reading and another 4,300 for eligible older residents
• 6,000 eligible families struggling to pay for food in school holidays will receive food vouchers for the May half-term