News

• 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

• HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Reading’s oldest gem
• Reading Abbey, once one of Europe's largest royal monasteries founded by King Henry I in 1121

• National review of polling places stations and stations occurs every 5 years, Reading's runs from 1 Nov to 1 Dec
• Looks at improving facilities and optimising accessibility for all voters

• Reading achieves eighth largest reduction in carbon emissions in the country since 2005
• Reading Borough Council cuts its own carbon footprint by 74% in 14 years
• Council achieves target to reduce fossil fuel use by 50% two years early
• Call for Reading residents, businesses, communities and organisations to re-double efforts to reach net zero by 2030

• Consultation launched on six proposed new bus lanes
• Council’s £26m investment aims to make bus services even faster and more reliable
• Residents can have their say at community drop-in sessions and online