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Local treasures on display to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
- 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.
New Honorary Aldermen for Reading Borough Set to be Agreed Next Week
- 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 Council Energy and Food Vouchers for Struggling Residents
- 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
Proposed New Administration Announced
- The proposed new Administration for the year ahead has been announced, ahead of the Council AGM next Wednesday
- Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year will also be appointed at next week's meeting
Community Groups Urged to Bid for Council Grants
- Community groups in Reading can bid for funding pots of £5,000, or £10,000 for partnership bids
- Theme of this year's Small Grants Fund is inclusion and connectivity for the town's most marginalised residents
Consultation on New Moving Traffic Offence Powers in Reading
- Council is asking for people's views on the possible enforcement of moving traffic offences in Reading
- Implementation would help increase road safety and reduce congestion and poor air quality
- If agreed, initial enforcement would be for blocking yellow box junctions
Council trials weed control alternatives
- Trials starting today in south Reading along Northumberland Avenue
- Several alternative ways to control vegetation on roads and pavements
- Methods include the use of vinegar and steam
Celebrating with biscuit-themed fun for Children’s Festival 2022
- A Children’s Festival event will be happening near you this summer
- Forbury Fiesta on Saturday 14 May
- Loads of free and low-cost events on offer across Reading
Council Tax Rebate Payments Due To Begin This Week
- £150 Government rebate payments for residents who live in Bands A - D and pay their Council Tax by direct debit are expected to begin this week
- An application process for residents who do not pay by direct debit, or for residents applying for discretionary payments, will begin later in May
Reading ranked 3rd highest performing council in national highways and transport survey
- Reading ranked 3rd highest performing council out of 111 in annual public satisfaction survey
- Reading Borough Council scored above average in 6 out of 7 main criteria
- Over 400 roads resurfaced in last three years thanks to Council's £9m investment
Record-breaking 57 Street Parties in Reading as town hosts four-day Jubilee extravaganza in June
- Celebrations start with a Beacon Lighting Ceremony and beacon trail
- Flagship Jubilee event Water Fest on Saturday 4 June
- 57 street parties taking place