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Football Themed ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Style Event at Reading Museum
- David Downs, the Royals’ official historian, will be on hand to discuss artefacts
- Reading Museum’s regular Thursday Surgery returns with a football-themed special
Rediscover Reading Libraries
- All seven library branches in Reading open
- Browsing and study within the library now available
Proposals to Increase Council Tax Support for Residents
- The Council is set to consult on changes to increase Council Tax support for residents who are entitled to claim
- The proposal would see support increase from 65% to between 70 and 75% for those entitled
Berkshire’s First All-Electric Waste Collection Vehicle Unveiled in Reading
- First fully electric waste collection vehicle in Berkshire comes as a direct response to Reading's climate emergency
- Vehicle will make collections from 1,400 houses daily and drive 8,000 miles a year with no tailpipe emissions
- It is powered by clean electricity generated by food waste collections introduced by Reading Borough Council in 2020
Approval for Prospect Park Transformation
- Plans for new play hub and activity centre at Prospect Park approved
- Work will start on construction during winter 2021
Work to Protect Lombardy Poplar Trees at Christchurch Meadows Begins this Month
- Lombardy poplars in Christchurch Meadows require tree work to ensure they can be safely retained
- Work will start next week to prolong the longevity of the older trees
Christchurch Bridge to light up to mark programme of national awareness and remembrance events
- Christchurch Bridge's in-built lighting system will be used to mark a range of national awareness days and remembrance events
- Reading Pride this weekend will see the bridge light up in Pride colours as part of the celebrations
- Local charities and community groups will soon be invited to apply for additional slots
Reading’s Roads And Pavements Set For Big Improvements As Council’s £9m Investment Continues
- Several resurfacing schemes set to resume as part of the Council's £9m investment in road improvements over three years
- Hundreds of residential roads to be resurfaced over the next two years, as well as improvements to pavements and major roads
- Over 100 trees to be planted from the end of autumn onwards as Reading targets carbon-neutrality
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 2022