News

• Latest budget update shows the financial impact of high inflation and increased demand for Council services as the cost-of-living crisis continues
• Nearly £13 million in savings, efficiencies and income likely to be required over the next three years
• Council awaits Local Government Finance Settlement details before finalising its budget in February

• Students from eight local secondary schools debating climate change in Reading council chamber
• Local decision makers, experts and activists quizzed by students in a Climate Question Time
• Annual Reading Model Climate Conference celebrating its 10^th anniversary

• Council funds new Sunday 650 bus route to serve south Reading
• Free to use throughout December
• New route part of the Council’s £26m Bus Service Improvement Plan

• The next bidding round of the Council's popular Small Grants Fund scheme has opened today
• Community groups have another chance to bid for a share of £100,000 worth of funds to host activities, particularly in parts of Reading where need is greatest
• Huge array of activities took place as part of last year's Council initiative

• Public consultation launches today on key local planning document which will help shape the future of Reading 
• Council is proposing changes to increase the number of family-sized homes, affordable homes and set high standards for developers on sustainable housing
• Residents have until the end of January to take part

• 42 new one-bedroom homes to be built for people aged over 55 years
• Day Opportunities Centre for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

• More CCTV cameras in areas where people feel less safe
• Additional street lighting
• Measures to reduce anti-social and predatory behaviour

• Free exhibition showing the breadth of Berkshire’s history is open at the Royal Berkshire Archives, Coley Avenue, in Reading.

A NEW agreement between Reading’s vibrant voluntary and community sector and the Council promises to build on progress so far and further improve quality of life for residents and communities across Reading.

• Free event takes place on Thursday 23 November
• Landlords can find out the latest legislation updates and attend valuable workshops

• Reading one of only 119 towns and cities in the world to make CPD A List 2023
• Only 26 UK authorities achieve A status in the ‘gold standard’ of environmental reporting
• Call for Reading residents, businesses and organisations to help keep up the momentum