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Planning Approval for More Affordable Council Homes and Respite Care Facility
- Planning approval for 47 new affordable Council homes and a respite care facility
- Developments to make use of pockets of Council owned land
Have your say on plans to tackle air pollution in Reading
- Consultation launched on Reading’s Air Quality Action Plan 2024-29
- Reading’s air quality is improving but some areas are still above pollution targets
- Measures in the plan to benefit people’s health, the environment and quality of life
Council Frustrated in Bid to Tackle Sub-Standard Homes
- Council planning policy aimed at reducing the number of sub-standard homes in Reading now covers only 21% of the scheme's original area after a Government ruling
- Permitted Development Rights can lead to residents moving into areas that are unsuitable as places to live, due to noise, disturbance and air quality issues
High Inflation and Cost-of-Living Drives New Demand for Council Services
- Latest budget update shows the financial impact of high inflation and increased demand for Council services as the cost-of-living crisis continues
- Nearly £13 million in savings, efficiencies and income likely to be required over the next three years
- Council awaits Local Government Finance Settlement details before finalising its budget in February
Local school pupils take part in mock COP28 conference in Reading
- Students from eight local secondary schools debating climate change in Reading council chamber
- Local decision makers, experts and activists quizzed by students in a Climate Question Time
- Annual Reading Model Climate Conference celebrating its 10th anniversary
New Sunday bus service for Green Park Village and Mereoak P&R
- Council funds new Sunday 650 bus route to serve south Reading
- Free to use throughout December
- New route part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan
Small Grants Making a Big Difference
- The next bidding round of the Council's popular Small Grants Fund scheme has opened today
- Community groups have another chance to bid for a share of £100,000 worth of funds to host activities, particularly in parts of Reading where need is greatest
- Huge array of activities took place as part of last year's Council initiative
Local Plan Consultation Offers Opportunity to Help Shape the Future of Reading
- Public consultation launches today on key local planning document which will help shape the future of Reading
- Council is proposing changes to increase the number of family-sized homes, affordable homes and set high standards for developers on sustainable housing
- Residents have until the end of January to take part
Planning Approved for Sheltered Housing and Day Opportunities Centre
- 42 new one-bedroom homes to be built for people aged over 55 years
- Day Opportunities Centre for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
Town centre measures to improve safety of women and girls
- More CCTV cameras in areas where people feel less safe
- Additional street lighting
- Measures to reduce anti-social and predatory behaviour
Our Favourites: highlights from 75 years of collecting at Royal Berkshire Archives
- Free exhibition showing the breadth of Berkshire’s history is open at the Royal Berkshire Archives, Coley Avenue, in Reading.