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Hexagon could be first theatre in country to use ground source heat pumps to keep audiences warm
- 120m deep boreholes have been drilled
- Exploration work found water flow is suitable for use
- Ground source heat pumps could be used to heat and cool the theatre

Process to rectify errors in Traffic Regulation Orders due to start
- Statutory consultations will take place over the coming weeks to correct nine erroneous Traffic Regulation Orders
- Reimbursement process still in place for motorists who believe they paid incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices

Reading Borough Council activates SWEP to help those rough sleeping
- Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) activated today until Monday
- Activation provides emergency accommodation for those rough sleeping
- SWEP forms part of wider Council programme of assistance for the most vulnerable

New pedestrian and cycle bridge to be installed on A33 Relief Road
- Reading’s new pedestrian and cycle bridge will be lifted into place this weekend as part of the South Reading Bus Rapid Transit scheme
- Overnight closures of A33 Relief Road on Saturday 23 & 30 November
- New bridge will allow extension to bus lane without taking space away from general traffic

Reading events greener following pilot scheme
- Green Events Code of Practice (GECOP) pilot ends in Reading with positive outcomes
- Council worked with local and national organisations to make events in Reading more sustainable

Council continues to drill down on ASB in Reading
- Community Safety Survey reveals increase in proportion of residents who feel Reading is safe
- Council encouraging residents to come to range of events taking place for ASB Awareness Week
- Residents asked to report ASB so it can be investigated

Reading hosts town’s first ever summit on online safety for young people
- Reading's first summit on online safety takes place on Wednesday 20 November
- Summit brings together local young people and professionals to discuss how best to support them around online risks
- Guest speakers include Amanda Stephens and the Chief Executive of the National Youth Agency

Council’s rough sleeping support boosted by £121,869 grant
- Grant will strengthen comprehensive existing support for those found rough sleeping in Reading
- Funding split between a number of initiatives this winter, until March 2025
- Money will go towards emergency accommodation, a winter shelter and daytime warm space offer

Reading’s carbon emissions continue to fall
- 54% reduction in carbon emissions for the borough since 2005
- Reading’s per capita emissions lowest in Berkshire and lower than South East and UK average
- Council decarbonisation projects will result in significant future reduction in its own carbon emissions

Pupil’s winning design to raise air pollution awareness
- Winning entry in schools’ poster competition will be used across Reading to raise awareness of air pollution and ways to prevent it
- Clean Air Living Matter programme has so far delivered air quality education sessions to thousands of pupils in 17 Reading schools

Final Chance to Have Your Say on Reading’s Local Plan
- Last chance for the public to have their say on Reading's refreshed Local Plan before it goes to the Secretary of State for approval next year
- People can feedback at www.reading.gov.uk/localplanupdate

Remembrance and Armistice events in Reading
- Reading will come together in remembrance in two ceremonies this year
- Main service and parade take place in the town centre on Sunday 10 November
- Monday 11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial