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Council Vouchers Help Struggling Families with the Rising Costs of Eating and Heating this Christmas
- Food and heating vouchers are now being distributed by the Council ahead of the Christmas break
- Support for families and individuals more vital than ever with the cost of heating homes and food prices both rising fast
Support for Displaced Residents and Local Community Continues
- Displaced residents are being provided with emergency accommodation by the Council and shopping vouchers for basic needs
- Telephone number for help or support and a dedicated donations page published by the Council today
Council Leader on Grovelands Road Fire
- Council Leader Jason Brock says the thoughts of everybody in Reading are with anybody affected
- He thanks the emergency services for their swift response
Residents Urged to Stay Safe While They Wait for Booster Jabs
- Council advises residents to take sensible precautions while they wait for their booster jabs
- Vaccination capacity remains stretched at this time
- RBC has offered to help local NHS colleagues in any way it can
COVID-19 Pressures Force Garden Waste Collection Pause To Start Two Weeks Early
- Planned Christmas pause to garden waste collections is beginning two weeks early, on Monday 13 December
- Decision taken to ensure residual waste, recycling and food waste collections are protected
- Council aiming for Monday 10 January resumption date
Rewilding comes to Reading Town Centre
- Enhanced wildflower turf laid at several locations around Reading Town Centre
- Rewilding aims to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats
Reading Submits City Bid Today
- Reading has officially submitted its City Status bid today
- Bid is designed in consultation with residents, the business community and the voluntary sector
Provisional Budget Aims to Protect Major Investments and Frontline Services Despite Pressures
- Draft Council budget looks to protect frontline services and flagship investments in the face of unprecedented pressures
- Investment in new swimming pools, Reading's biggest ever road repair programme, new affordable housing and new and refurbished stations all untouched in provisional budget
Caversham Road Modular Housing Gives 40 Rough Sleepers a Home This Christmas
- People who have been sleeping rough are now moving in to a dedicated development in Reading with 24/7 support
- 40 modular, furnished homes are available along with a laundry room to help people rebuild their lives
Reading Borough Council Crowned National Homebuilder of the Year
- Council wins national Homebuilder of the Year Award recognising teams who lead housing sector by example
- Reading was a clear winner with sustainability, range of properties and ambition impressing the judges
- Council will build more than 300 affordable homes over four years for residents, including for adult social care and key workers
Residents urged to have a fake-free Christmas
- Avoid fake goods this Christmas
- Steer clear of dangerous toys online
- Don’t be tempted to borrow money from unscrupulous loan sharks