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Stunning drone footage of community swimming pool taking shape
- Footage of the Palmer Park construction site captured on New Year’s Day 2022
- The outline of the new pool and steel frame of the entrance and information hub is now visible
- The new community pool and facilities will open to the public in late 2022
More Voluntary Sector Funding to Support Struggling Children and Individuals
- The Council is distributing £91,000 to voluntary organisations in Reading to help individuals struggling this winter
- It follows food and energy voucher schemes for those eligible
Reading’s Residents Set To Recycle More Than Ever This Christmas
- More Christmas recycling expected in Reading than ever before after food waste recycling was introduced in February
- Glass bottles of any colour can now be put in any bottle banks that have space
- Free to use Christmas tree recycling points in place at eleven sites around the borough from 4 to 23 January
Council Moves Quickly To Protect and Vaccinate Those Sleeping Rough in Reading
- People found sleeping on the streets in Reading will be provided with accommodation throughout the winter
- Co-ordinated approach will also see easy access given to COVID-19 vaccinations
- Initiative follows Council recently opening site with 40 modular homes for formerly homeless people
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