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Extra Help for Reading Households This Winter

  • More support is being made available to Reading residents as part of the town's Household Support Fund scheme
  • Government funding is being directed to households who may have difficulty paying for things like rising bills, food shopping, the high cost of housing or essentials like clothing
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Families Invited to Enjoy October Half Term Fun at Reading Libraries and Museum

Reading’s libraries and museum are gearing up for a fun-filled October half term, offering a wide range of free and low-cost activities for children and families to enjoy.

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Half of Reading Postal Voters Risk Losing the Chance to Vote by Post

  • More than 9,000 postal voters in Reading yet to reapply
  • Changes to electoral law mean residents now have to reapply for their postal votes every three years
  • Deadline to reapply is 31 January 2026, after which these residents will lose their opportunity to vote by post at next year's local elections