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Flagship New Library and Civic Centre Reception Redesign given go ahead
- Planning Applications Committee approve transformation of Civic Offices
- Civic Offices to become home of new modern Central Library
- A redesigned reception for improved customer services
- Work possible due to the government’s £19.1million investment into the town’s culture
Residents Invited to Vote on Design For New Westfield Road Recreation Ground Play Area
- Three exciting designs for residents to choose from.
- Investment of £200,000 in the new Westfield Road Recreation Ground play area part of £1m Council investment in play facilities for children.
Plans for six new bus lanes recommended for approval
- New bus lane proposals to be considered at Council committee meeting
- Schemes aim to make bus journeys even faster and more reliable
- Council committed to improving environment and air quality for Reading residents
New buzz service to connect south Reading with Green Park Station
- South Reading residents to have new hourly link to Green Park Station six days per week
- New buzz 9 service part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan
Residents urged to be scam-smart this Christmas
- Avoid counterfeit goods this Christmas
- Steer clear of dangerous toys online
- Don’t be tempted to borrow money from unscrupulous loan sharks
Creative Grants Available for Local Residents
Council joining forces with Creative Lives, a national charity that promotes taking part in creative activity to boost well-being and help people feel connected to the place where they live.
Invitation to the Civic Carol Service 2023
- Annual Civic Carol Concert being held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, 14 December from 6:30pm
- Service includes carols, readings, and a performance from Ukrainian choir Kryla
Planning Approval for More Affordable Council Homes and Respite Care Facility
- Planning approval for 47 new affordable Council homes and a respite care facility
- Developments to make use of pockets of Council owned land
Have your say on plans to tackle air pollution in Reading
- Consultation launched on Reading’s Air Quality Action Plan 2024-29
- Reading’s air quality is improving but some areas are still above pollution targets
- Measures in the plan to benefit people’s health, the environment and quality of life
Council Frustrated in Bid to Tackle Sub-Standard Homes
- Council planning policy aimed at reducing the number of sub-standard homes in Reading now covers only 21% of the scheme's original area after a Government ruling
- Permitted Development Rights can lead to residents moving into areas that are unsuitable as places to live, due to noise, disturbance and air quality issues