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Cintra Park

Winning Design for new Cintra Park Playground Announced

- The contract for the refurbishment of Cintra Park Children's Playground in south Reading has been awarded to HAGS after receiving 60% of the votes in a public consultation.

- The planned £85k refurbishment will include improved access into and around the playground itself and is due to be completed in Spring 2021

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New Key Worker Housing Approved as Council Continues to Tackle Reading’s Housing Crisis

  • 15 flats for key workers like nurses, teachers, social workers and police officers, approved last night
  • Council continues to tackle the housing crisis head-on with new homes at affordable rents across Reading
Existing old playground at Blagrave

Local Residents Invited to Vote on New Blagrave Playground Designs

  • £200K investment in two new play areas
  • residents invited to vote on their favourite playground designs
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Evening of Virtual Reflection to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day

- A free online event of speakers, choral performances and an address from a keynote speaker will be taking place online to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 on 20th January

- It is organised by Reading Borough Council and ACRE and supported by Reading Hebrew Congregation, Maidenhead Synagogue, Reading Refugee Support Group and Berkshire Rwandese Community

- Viewing the event online is free. For more information and to register to view, visit: https://www.reading.gov.uk/news/holocaust-memorial-day-2021-online-event/

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Reading Borough Council Warning For Landlords With Record £66,000 Fine For Non-Compliance

  • Successful prosecution brought by the Council results in its largest ever landlord fine
  • Landlords warned to meet standards or face action to protect tenants
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South Oxfordshire Taxi Driver Fined for Illegally Plying for Hire in Reading

- South Oxfordshire District Council licensed taxi driver was found guilty at Reading Magistrates Court in December

- He was ordered to pay £732 in financial penalties and had six penalty points added to his driving licence

Ward Councillors inspect Kennet Side work

Complex Kennet Side Project Protects Footway And Cycle Path

  • Work completed to strengthen retaining wall alongside River Kennet
  • Two month project has ensured the protection of vital footway and cycle path in to Reading
Lockdown

Council Leader on New National Lockdown

  • New lockdown rules mean people must not leave homes except where they have a ‘reasonable excuse’
  • Council Leader calls for Reading to recapture 'community spirit' of first national lockdown
Christmas recycling

Reading Residents Urged To Recycle More This Christmas

  • 30% more waste likely to be generated over the Christmas period
  • 11 Christmas tree collection centres across Reading to help residents recycle their used trees
  • Additional waste can be recycled via re3 recycling centre bookings, red recycling bins, bottle banks and textile banks
  • 3,300 households can recycle their food waste this Christmas, nearly all residents will be able to do so from February