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Applications Open to Low-Income Households for Financial Support
- Applications are now open for financial support for low-income households in Reading as part of the latest local Household Support Fund scheme
- Cost-of-living vouchers will follow in the summer for families in receipt of free school meals and care leavers
Council Appeals Secretary of State Planning Decision on Vastern Court
- Council submits a challenge to the Secretary of State decision on Vastern Court planning proposals
- The Council’s grounds for challenge will now be considered by the High Court
Ready Steady Go!... Reading’s 35th Children’s Festival
- Children's Festival returns with three fun-packed weeks of events and activities between Saturday 11 May and Sunday 2 June 2024.
- This year's festival celebrates everything sporty with the Paris Olympics and Euro 2024 football tournament on over the summer.
Remember Your Photo ID to Vote on Thursday
- Residents reminded they will need photo ID to vote at a polling station on Thursday
- A poll card alone does not entitle someone to vote
Reading festival organisers working together on groundbreaking environmental initiative
- Reading taking part in important national Green Events Code of Practice pilot
- Organisers of Reading Festival, Readipop, East Reading Festival and Reading Pride among those attending local workshop
Improvements to Reading Station underpass begin next month
- Work will begin on Tuesday 7 May and be finished before the Reading Festival in August
- Underpass will close for the duration with a signed diversion in place
Unlicensed Taxi driver fined after operating illegally in Reading
- Unlicensed driver found illegally plying for hire in Reading town centre on May 2023
- Driver given a fine of 2,900 and eight penalty points on his licence
- Licensing officers stress the importance of checking a valid licence is in place for your journey
Only Two Weeks Left to Register to Vote
- Only two weeks left to register to vote in this year's elections
- Deadline is Tuesday 16 April
- Voter ID required again this year for residents who choose to vote in person at polling stations
Funding secured to progress cycling and walking projects
- Active Travel funding of £538,000 to develop designs for Sidmouth Street cycle lane scheme and Christchurch Green junction improvements
Curtain up at New Studio Theatre a step closer after planning application approved
- Residents to benefit from a versatile theatre space and rehearsal rooms
- New studio theatre planned for up to 300 audience members with multiple performance possibilities, including in the round
- Rehearsal and workshop rooms available for community use
- Accessible entrance and improved public area including a bar and a rooftop terrace
Library Users to Benefit From A Further 495K of Investment
- The award will benefit all of the borough’s libraries and contribute to three new self-serve library sites
Council secures £4.7m funding for town’s first battery electric bus fleet
- Zero-emission electric double deck buses will run on routes 17 & 21
- Funding will allow installation of charging infrastructure at Reading Buses depot
- Investment will help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality