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Students gather for Reading Schools’ Climate Conference
- More than 60 students from eight local schools to take part in mock COP29 climate change conference
- Local decision makers and representatives of business and community to take part in Climate Question Time
- Council to host conference during its November climate campaign in partnership with the Met Office
Small Grants, Big Opportunities
- Small Grants Fund bidding process opens today for community and voluntary sector groups
- Hundreds of residents benefit every year from activities organised by local groups and funded by the Council
- Groups invited to bid for pots of money to deliver activities to help build skills to access jobs, and for participation and volunteering opportunities
15,000-plus Households in Reading Still Not Responded to the Council’s Annual Canvass
- More than 15,000 homes in Reading have still no responded to the annual canvass
- Third and final reminder forms will be sent to those households from this week
East Reading takeaways caught selling hot food without licences
- Four takeaways in East Reading were caught selling hot food after 11pm without correct licenses in recent Council checks
- Anyone with concerns about a food business or retailer can report them in full confidence via licensing@reading.gov.uk
New Directions College launches in-house catering work experience at Cedar Court
- New partnership scheme offers hands-on experience in a working kitchen for hospitality students
- Weekly sessions see students take on a variety of roles under the guidance of experienced professionals
Funding secured for study to decarbonise Council buildings
- £127,000 Government funding awarded to carry out feasibility study at the Town Hall and other smaller Council sites
- Decarbonisation works are already under way at other major Council buildings as part of ambitious target for a net-zero Reading
Second new Oxford Road bus lane due to open
- A second new stretch of bus lane is due to open on Oxford Road following resurfacing work this week
- Bus priority schemes are part of the Council’s drive to tackle congestion and poor air quality by making public transport even more attractive
Record number of entries for the Reading Sports Awards 2024
- More than 100 nominations submitted to recognise sporting achievements of sports clubs, schools, colleges and individuals in Reading
- Global sports marketing agency rEvolution welcomed as sponsor of this year’s awards
Not One, Not Two, But Three New Reading Playgrounds Open for Play
- Reading Council investing £1 million in play
Next Phase of Financial Support for Residents
- Council announces details of financial support for residents to help with the cost of living this winter
- Pensioners no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payment who are also in receipt of support from the Council Tax Reduction scheme and / or Housing Benefit will be sent a cost of living voucher worth £200
Residents celebrate 10th Anniversary of Cedar Court with Mayor
- Sheltered housing tenants thriving
- Mayor presents lovely picture to the residents
- Residents say best move they have made
- Supported living gives independence with security of support onsite
Council Urges Residents to get Their Free Winter Flu Vaccine
- Residents urged to book their free flu and Covid vaccines
- Booking is available via the NHS App, or online at www.nhs.uk/bookflu and www.nhs.uk/bookcovid.