News

• Less than 3 weeks left for residents to register to vote
• Alternative to showing voter ID at a polling station is to register for a postal vote by April 18

• Affordable homes proposed for site of former Southcote Library
• Proposal forms part of Council plans to build more than 400 new affordable homes over five years
• Former library was relocated in 2018 into nearby Southcote Community Hub

• Activities and free lunches on offer for eligible children over the school holidays this Easter  
• Council will publicise details in May of its latest package of support to help residents during the on-going cost of living crisis

VISITORS to Reading Town Hall will get a unique opportunity to view planet Earth as it appears from space when the world famous Gaia globe comes to town in June.

• 30 new fruit trees introduced to South Whitley Park
• Follows Council securing £85k funding to enhance the area, including addition of toddler’s play area

PLANS to build a modern new respite care facility to support vulnerable residents with complex needs and to provide breaks for carers, were approved last week.

• First sections of the cycle lane from Chancellor’s Way junction to Pepper Lane nearing completion
• Scheme on track to be completed by the end of the summer

• The Great British Spring Clean runs from 17 March to 2 April
• People can sign up for free litter picking equipment by joining the Council's RAYS scheme

• New seven-station outdoor gym opens at Palmer Park following £75k investment
• Offers free fitness for all with a mix of robust equipment to suit people of varying ages and abilities

• Decision to be made next week on adopting new planning restrictions on the numbers of houses of multiple occupation in each neighbourhood
• Too many HMO’s can change the look, feel and character of local communities

• £530,000 investment to provide exciting new equipment
• New play area opening on Thursday 23 March ready for the Easter holidays