News

• New Council Licensing Policy makes women's safety at night a key consideration
• The Council plans to work with partners - including late night venues - to make Reading a safe place to enjoy a night out 

• Application window is now open for financial support which may be available to eligible residents who are struggling to cope with the cost of living 
• Priority being given to low-income households who are struggling financially and who are at higher risk of falling into crisis
• Support has already been provided to thousands of families across Reading and care leavers, while eligible older residents will receive financial help next month

Reading will again be celebrating and highlighting the contribution older people make to the community with a free fun packed event at Broad Street Mall, on Monday 2 October 9.30am until 3pm.

• Reading’s draft Transport Strategy 2040 sets out ambitious proposals to increase cycling, public transport and walking
• Residents asked to consider how the town can best absorb additional journeys from inside and outside the borough
• Strategy aims to tackle the impact of poor air quality on people’s health

• The Council voices concern that electricity capacity issues in Reading are hampering the delivery of new low carbon homes 
• Instances of new connections being restricted by Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSEN)
• Council now plans to work with the company and other local bodies to address the key issue

• Majority of respondents supported a new modern Central Library move to Civic Offices
• New location could attract more people to use the library

• Work begins on Monday 18 September and will continue until Christmas
• Signed diversions in place for pedestrians and cyclists
• Strengthening will ensure important active travel route is protected for the future

• New search begins for secure cycle hub after proposals for former Primark store did not progress
• Council committed to providing storage and maintenance facilities for bikes

• Digital parking permits set to replace physical permits when they expire
• Scheme would allow residents to conveniently apply for, and manage, parking online
• Digital visitor parking permits to be trialled

• Twenty organisations share £100,000 to help residents across Reading
• Projects to help people gain skills, education and employment – full list below

READING COUNCIL’S ongoing major investment in children’s play areas continues to deliver for communities across Reading.

• Lulworth Road playground is now open: part of a £130,000 Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) investment by Reading Borough Council in the area.
• South Whitley Recreation Ground benefits from ball court renovations and a new toddlers play area, jointly funded by a Council CIL investment and a Government Levelling Up grant.
• Coley Recreation Ground play area has been transformed thanks to a £200K Council CIL investment.

• Four exciting designs for residents to choose from
• Investment of £200,000 in the new Waterloo Meadows play area adds to Council investments boroughwide