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More Support Available for Local Businesses in Reading
- Businesses not qualifying for previous financial support, can now apply for help under the Council's new Additional Restrictions Grant
- Self-employed, local businesses who operate in a shared workspace, regular market traders, bed and breakfast owners or businesses who rely on retail, hospitality and leisure industries, all urged to apply by December 13th
New campaign launched to tackle online loan sharks
- Statistics show one in five victims met their lender on social media in the first half of 2020.
- Loan sharks are increasingly using social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, to advertise their illegal loans and target potential victims.
Council Leader on Tier 2 Restrictions for Reading
- Reading placed into Tier 2 from Dec 2
- Council Leader thanks 'each and every resident and business' for their efforts
Reading's Pavements Set For Comprehensive Improvements
- Extensive pavement works will take place over the winter, with 17 being repaired in the first phase
- The work is part of a co-ordinated approach to residential street improvements with £9m of Council funds being spent over 3 years on road and pavement resurfacing
Uber Taxi Driver to Pay Legal Costs of Almost £3K for Illegally Operating in Reading
- Uber driver ordered to pay legal costs of £2,865 after picking up fares illegally in Reading
- He was found guilty at Reading Magistrates' Court in November and sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge
Reading Receives Full Funding for New Cycling Schemes
- Council awarded £1.179 million from Active Travel fund - 100% of its indicative total
- It now intends to review which cycle schemes should be prioritised, before full public consultation
New Electric Vehicle Charging Points Installed in Car Parks
- Two new electric charging points now operational at Thameside Prom and Chester Street car parks
- A third will be installed at Kensington Road car park shortly