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Publication of Independent Learning Review

  • An Independent Learning Review following the inquest of Caversham Primary headteacher Ruth Perry is published today
  • The Council and BFfC have also published their response to Ofsted's 'Big Listen' consultation, which was informed by school leaders in Reading
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Two new School Street schemes launched in Reading

  • New School Streets are now operating in Exbourne Road and Great Knollys Street
  • Schemes help create a healthier, safer environment and encourage active travel to school
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Council given go-ahead for borough-wide smoke control area

  • A smoke control area will cover all of Reading borough from 1 December
  • Expanded scheme will help improve air quality and protect residents’ health
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Reading Sports Awards kick-off for 2024!

  • Reading Sports Personality Awards return for 2024
  • Partnering with Reading-based charity, Sport in Mind, to showcase Reading’s wealth of sporting talent
  • Nominations open until Friday 20 September 2024
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Uber driver ordered to pay over £1,000 for second offence of illegally operating in Reading

  • Uber driver Muhamad Ismail Mahumuthu Atham fined £1,195 and given eight points for illegally plying for hire in Reading
  • This was his second conviction for the same offence, with a previous one in November 2020
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Council Reinforces Commitment to Rewilding as Scheme Grows to 50 Hectares

  • Rewilding areas in Reading now cover over 50 hectares across 58 locations
  • The practice allows the Council to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats and species
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High Bridge Repair Work Begins Next Week

  • Work on the Grade II Listed bridge will begin on Tuesday 9 July
  • The repair is part of a £4m investment in bridges and other structures around Reading 
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Report looks into January flooding in Reading

  • Persistent heavy rain and Storm Henk downpours main causes of flooding in January 2024
  • 24 Reading properties affected by flooding around Thames, Kennet and Holy Brook
  • 36% of January’s total recorded rainfall came down within a 12-hour period
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Next steps for Reading Transport Strategy 2040

  • More than 500 responses to local transport plan statutory consultation which showed strong support for its vision and objectives
  • Reading Transport Strategy 2040 sets out ambitious vision for the future of travel in the borough
  • Councillors will be asked to recommend the town’s new local transport plan for adoption
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Rogue trader jailed for 32 months following Reading Borough Council Trading Standards investigation

  • Trader inflated prices for garden maintenance
  • The bank stopped payments and the Trading Standards team launched an investigation
  • Trader jailed for 32 months on Friday 14 June 2024
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Residents Offered Chance to Save Money Through Solar Panel Initiative

  • Residents can now buy solar panels in the cheapest and easiest way possible
  • Free to register for more information from group buying scheme Solar Together 
  • Last year Reading residents were amongst almost 900 in Berkshire to take up the offer
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Remember Your Photo ID for the General Election

  • Figures show 115 people in Reading didn't vote in the recent elections as a result of not having acceptable Voter ID
  • Reading residents are reminded of boundary changes to Parliamentary constituencies which come into effect on July 4
  • Only a few days left to register to vote in the General Election