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Residents Invited to Public Events in Reading to Mark the Passing and Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- A Civic Memorial Service, a National Moment of Reflection and the screening of the funeral in Forbury Gardens all take place in Reading over the coming days
- The three public events offer residents the opportunity to come together again to mourn and pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Council Proposes Opening Up Station Subway to Cyclists
- Council is proposing removing the cycling restriction along Reading Station Subway which has been in place since it opened in 2013
- Removing low ceilings panels and improved lighting also form part of the proposals
Future of Sidmouth Street Cycle Lane to be Considered Next Week
- Recommendation to make the fully segregated cycle lane at Sidmouth Street permanent
- Cycle lane is a stepping stone to improved cycle links in the area when funding becomes available
- Councillors will discuss the recommendation next week
Local artists launch ‘The Oxford Road Times’, a one-off community newspaper
- Community newspaper celebrates the diverse and rich culture of the Oxford Road
- The paper documents a range of happenings, events and workshops delivered with various Oxford Road community groups this year
Council Awarded £2.8m In Successful Rough Sleeping Funding Bid
- Crucial funding will allow Reading Borough Council to further increase its activity to address rough sleeping
- Housing First approach will see at least 20 properties made available to clients
- Investment will build on the award winning Caversham Road modular homes initiative which houses 40 former rough sleepers
Creative projects to help improve young people’s mental wellbeing to launch in September
- Grants awarded to Dance Reading, Reading Football Club Community Trust, and RABBLE Theatre in partnership with Make/Sense Theatre
- Activities will run from September 2022 to July 2023 in selected schools and community venues
- Young people with wellbeing needs can be referred for a place through their school or youth worker
Residents asked to look out for Canvass Forms
- Canvass Forms are sent to households who have not yet responded
- Local elections taking place in Reading in May 2023
Reading Festival 2022 - say no to single-use plastics and take your tents home
- Festival goers are encouraged to act sustainably
- Key message is to take tents home and avoid single-use plastics
Get set for a hole-in-one at the Prospect Park Ranger Station
- Exciting new play activity centre at Prospect Park
- Mini-golf and Sky Tykes low ropes now open for play