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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
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