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Reading Borough Council

Council Calls for Urgent Closure of Government-run Quarantine Facility in Reading

  • The Council has called on the Department for Health and Social Care to close its quarantine hotel in Reading after a significant outbreak at the facility
  • Positive cases spread between guests and hotel staff based at the Government-operated facility, with at least three cases in the community linked
  • DHSC has chosen to implement further control measures at the hotel, but has not agreed to closure at this time
Photo shows:
Vicki Lucas – School Business Manager (right)
Sophie Greenaway – Headteacher (middle)
Richard Harvey – Caretaker (middle)
Leo Calvert-Brydges, Volunteer Marshal (left)
Harry Thameside pupil (front left)
Yvarni Thamesdie pupil (front right)

Two New Reading School Streets Now Open

  • School Street trials began this week at Wilson Primary School and Thameside Primary School
  • The initiative aims to create a safer and healthier environment for everyone by encouraging more active travel, such as cycling and walking.
Footpath

Council Public Rights of Way Consultation Could Consider Access to Footpaths on Caversham Park Estate

  • Residents urged to help improve Reading’s Public Rights of Way
  • The consultation also considers historic Rights of Way that have been lost
Artist's impression of the new Rivermead leisure centre

Council Moves to Secure Future of Major Leisure Project with Additional Investment

  • Overall investment is set to be £38.451 million 
  • Council remains fully committed to delivering the new leisure facilities
Reading Borough Council

3 Year Jail Sentence for Fraudster Who Sold Fake Car Service History Books on eBay

  • The fraudster was successfully prosecuted for trademarks and fraud offences.
  • The deception generated around £75,000 – over an 18-month period from January 2018 and June 2019
High Streets Cultural Programme

Reading High Street Awarded £85K for Cultural Programme

  • Further £85k funding announced for Reading’s historic high streets
  • The investment will allow for a three-year programme of cultural activities