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Lift off for Reading loves reading challenge

  • Fun space-themed reading challenge for children and adults launches at Reading libraries Saturday 23 May
  • A host of other activities also on offer at libraries throughout the holiday season
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Public electric vehicle charging points to be installed across Reading

  • Around 2,600 public EV charging stations to be delivered in residential streets which lack off-street parking
  • At least nine in 10 households without a driveway will be within 100 metres of an EV charger
  • The £866k government-funded scheme aims to boost the transition to electric vehicles to help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in the borough
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Licensing Scheme to Improve Rented Homes for Tenants in Reading Now Live

  • New Council licensing scheme aims to improve conditions for Reading tenants
  • Landlords need to apply for an Additional Licence if their property fits into criteria