News

• New Directions College has secured a share of a £130k grant to develop and offer learning and skills opportunities for adults with special educational needs
• The college will also partner with Ways into Work to provide work opportunities at a new supported employment café
• Learning opportunities for over 250 people over the next five years

• The steel frame of the new centre is taking shape
• The development will include a 25m 8-lane competition pool and diving pool
• Facilities open by spring 2023

• People are being urged to check they are registered to vote in Reading's first 'all out' elections in 18 years
• 48 seats across 16 wards will be up for election on May 5
• There may also be changes to some polling stations as a result of the recent Boundary Review

• Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 3 April
• Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for any journeys

• Important further ‘missing link’ in Reading’s existing cycle network.
• Major improvements stretching from Berkeley Avenue, along the Bath Road to Castle Hill, then running over the IDR to Castle Street.
• Creation of segregated lanes for cyclists to and from the town centre.

• Relocation and redesign of Prospect Park’s play area
• Four exciting designs to choose from

• Residents urged to make use of Council help if they are worried about debt
• Resources include Money Matters website providing benefits checker amongst other guidance
• Highly trained, friendly advisors also able to assist those in need of advice

• South Oxfordshire District Council licensed taxi driver was found guilty at Reading Magistrates Court in March
• He was ordered to pay over £1,000 in financial penalties and had six penalty points added to his driving licence

• Reading Mayor launches appeal for financial donations to support Ukrainians caught up in the conflict
• Council Leader pledges Reading will go 'above and beyond again' in terms of providing help for refugees 
• Christchurch Bridge lit up in colours of Ukrainian flag as a sign of solidarity 

• Reading Water Fest on Saturday 4 June 2022, 11am – 5pm
• The free festival will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee