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Reading celebrates Black History Month 2022
- October offers a diverse programme of events and activities across Reading
- Music, art, theatre and debate are all on the menu for Black History Month 2022
Trading Standards secure successful prosecutions after rogue traders target elderly resident in Reading
- Energy Guard Insulation Ltd. attempted to scam an elderly resident out of £5,625 through unnecessary building work
- Following an investigation by Trading Standards, two men were successfully prosecuted in September 2022
Planning Application for New Transit Traveller Site to be Considered Next Week
- Councillors will consider a planning application for a dedicated traveller site in Reading next Wednesday
- The Council has a long-standing aim to reduce the impact and cost to the local taxpayer of illegal encampments on local communities in Reading by building a dedicated transit caravan site
New playground at Kenavon Drive open for play
- £102K investment in Kennet Walk /Kingsmead play area
- Improvement and enlargement of the old playground now complete
Digital parking permit pilot scheme gets the green light
- New digital parking permit pilot will launch in Lower Caversham this autumn
- Digital parking permits can be issued instantly
- Visitor permits can be used by the hour, offering better value for money for residents
George Palmer statue gleaming after a good clean
- The George Palmer statue has received a deep clean in anticipation of the opening of the new community pool.
- The statue will form an integral part of the large new pedestrianised area surrounding the sports centre
Temporary Closure of Tilehurst Road Entrance as Reading West Station Transformation Continues
- Tilehurst Road entrance to Reading West Station will be closed to passengers for a number of weeks as GWR carry out improvement works
- Only Oxford Road entrance will be accessible during the work which starts on Monday
- Reading West is being refurbished and modernised by the Council and its partners
Reading Libraries to abolish fines and fees
- Proposal to remove overdue fines and reservation fees
- Aim to remove any potential barriers to library use and encourage more residents to use Reading’s libraries
Further boost to Reading’s leisure centres proposed
- £295,000 for South Reading Leisure Centre pool
- £36,000 for waymarked pedestrian route for vision impaired users at Palmer Park
Reading Council wins prestigious national accolade for Reading Arts & Venues
- Reading shortlisted in four categories and for Council of the Year award
- Awards recognises the best and most innovative local authorities
- Winning award celebrates Reading’s Arts & Venues team