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Celebration Date Announced for 900th Anniversary of Reading Abbey at Water Fest
- Reading Water Fest will take place on Saturday 19 June 2021, between 11am and 5pm
- The free festival will celebrate the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey
- Stringent measures will be in place to ensure the event operates within current Covid guidelines
Whitley Library Reopens this Week
- Whitley Library in south Reading is now due to reopen this Thursday, initially for 3 hours per week, from 1-4 pm
- Further branches to reopen at Southcote and Palmer Park in May.
Reading’s First School Street Now Open
- Reading's first ever School Street went live yesterday at Park Lane Primary
- Other School Streets across the town to follow later this year
Less Than One Week Left to Register to Vote
- Monday April 19th is the deadline to register to vote in May's elections
- Quickest and easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Rogue Trader Convicted of Roof Replacement Scam Against Elderly Resident
- A rogue trader operating in Caversham has been ordered to pay a costs totaling over £6k after a successful prosecution
- They have also been disqualified from being a company director for 2 years
Further £487K Lifeline Grant to Support Reading’s Cultural Recovery
- Reading among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
- This award will significantly contribute to the service’s preparations for reopening
Battle Library Reopens Next Week
- Battle library due to reopen next week from Tuesday 6 April
- The Council will look to continue the planned phase of reopening of wider library services over the coming months
Major Planning Applications Approved for New Leisure Project
- Rivermead and Palmer Park planning applications approved with construction beginning on both sites this summer.
- Next step in delivering modern new leisure facilities for Reading – including a new leisure centre and two brand new swimming pools
Mayor of Reading to host first online auction for chosen charities
- A range of local businesses and other organisations have donated items, with a catalogue of over 100 to be available
- Proceeds will benefit the Mayor’s chosen charities for 2020-21: No5 Young People, Royal British Legion and Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Friends of Reading Abbey.