News

• New one off payments are available for local businesses forced to close due to the national lockdown
• The grants supplement the Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme which has been running for a number of weeks

- The contract for the refurbishment of Cintra Park Children's Playground in south Reading has been awarded to HAGS after receiving 60% of the votes in a public consultation.

- The planned £85k refurbishment will include improved access into and around the playground itself and is due to be completed in Spring 2021

• 15 flats for key workers like nurses, teachers, social workers and police officers, approved last night
• Council continues to tackle the housing crisis head-on with new homes at affordable rents across Reading

• £200K investment in two new play areas
• residents invited to vote on their favourite playground designs

- A free online event of speakers, choral performances and an address from a keynote speaker will be taking place online to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 on 20th January

- It is organised by Reading Borough Council and ACRE and supported by Reading Hebrew Congregation, Maidenhead Synagogue, Reading Refugee Support Group and Berkshire Rwandese Community

- Viewing the event online is free. For more information and to register to view, visit: https://www.reading.gov.uk/news/holocaust-memorial-day-2021-online-event/

• Successful prosecution brought by the Council results in its largest ever landlord fine
• Landlords warned to meet standards or face action to protect tenants

- South Oxfordshire District Council licensed taxi driver was found guilty at Reading Magistrates Court in December

- He was ordered to pay £732 in financial penalties and had six penalty points added to his driving licence