Tackling Aggressive Begging in Reading Town Centre
READING Borough Council has been working with the Police and other agencies to tackle an increase in aggressive begging in
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New Pieces of Public Art Planned for Whitley
PLANS to install three new public sculptures in Whitley have been given the go-ahead. Artist Bruce Williams has been commissioned
Read moreFamily Open Day to Celebrate Relaunch of Whitley Learning Centre
AN OPEN day is being held to mark the re-opening of an adult learning centre in Whitley following a £260,000
Read moreAmersham Road Community Centre Re-opens Following £600,000 Refurb
BASKETBALL sessions, live Samba music and prize bingo are among the activities being held to celebrate the opening of a
Read moreReading’s Book of Remembrance goes Digital
RELATIVES from all over the world will now be able to remember their loved ones from Reading as the Book
Read moreWork Starts on Security Measures in Southcote
WORK to install security measures to prevent unauthorised incursions on public land in Southcote is now under way. A site
Read moreCooper the Dog to become the Animal Warden’s new mascot
‘Cooper the Dog’ is the name of Reading Borough Council’s new animal warden mascot after young people were tasked with
Read moreMore than 100 Volunteers Brighten Streets with RAYS
INDIVIDUALS and groups from across Reading have signed up to a new community clean-up scheme. By the end of June
Read moreThe Stronger Together Partnership Receives Funding Boost
A READING-based project getting vulnerable people back into work across West Berkshire has been awarded £1.3million in funding from the
Read moreCouncil and Police Act Together Against Anti-Social Offender
A MAN who was repeatedly threatening and abusive towards residents in a Tilehurst road has been jailed for breaching an
Read moreLower Caversham Community Centre to Be Named in Honour of Local Postman
AMERSHAM Road Youth and Community Centre (ARYCC) is to be renamed The Weller Centre in honour of a local postman
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Work Starts on Improvements to Amersham Road Youth & Community Centre
AN INNOVATIVE new partnership between the Earley Charity (as funder and lessee), Catalyst Housing Association (as operator) and Reading Borough
Read more£2 Million Scheme Proposed to Create New Community Hubs
THREE buzzing new Community Hubs could be created in Reading under a proposed £2 million project. The scheme would see
Read more‘Flower Power’ Open Day at Reading’s Victorian Garden Cemetery
RESIDENTS are invited to a ‘Flower Power’ themed family open day at Reading Old Cemetery in east Reading in early
Read moreResidents and Volunteers Help to Create Local Nature Area
A GROUP of residents and volunteers have come together to create a community nature area in Caversham. Local resident Nikki
Read moreUnique Service Helps Residents Live Independent Lives
READING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the
Read moreYoung People Encouraged to Hop on Board the Travelling Job Club
THE FIRST Stop bus will be out and about around West Reading during March with Elevate Reading to promote a
Read moreReading Boys Spread the Message about the Risks of Underage Drinking
TWO young Reading boys are helping to spread the message about the risks of underage drinking. 14 year old Beck
Read moreThe FIRST Stop Moves to a New, Permanent Home
The FIRST Stop service, which provides a safe-haven during weekend evenings in Reading, is set to move to a new
Read moreSaturday Social Club Launches at Rivermead
A NEW social club has launched at Rivermead, offering a fun social outlet for people who find it hard to
Read moreConsultation Opens on Proposed Changes to Domestic Abuse Support Services
PROPOSALS for a re-design of domestic abuse support services commissioned by Reading Borough Council go out to consultation today (Wednesday
Read moreFIRST Stop Bus Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers
THE FIRST Stop Bus will be out on New Year’s Eve offering a first port of call for people who
Read moreMayor’s Charity Christmas Cards Now on Sale
ThE MAYOR’S Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale at locations throughout the town. The cards come in two designs,
Read moreFurther Health Budget Cuts Force Reduction in Public Health Services
A NUMBER of Reading’s early intervention, preventative and support services are facing cuts next year. A budget cut of 2.5%
Read moreCarers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event
PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreThe Maples Wellbeing Centre Opens in a New Home
THE MAPLES is on the move with the new centre location opening its doors to members on Monday 5th December. The
Read moreTrooper Potts Memorial Board Unveiled at Reading Crematorium
A TROOPER POTTS VC Memorial Board will be unveiled at a ceremony at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November, poignantly the
Read moreYoung People Hop on the Bus for Alcohol Advice at Footy Tournament
READING’S FIRST Stop Bus will be supporting Reading Football Club’s Kicks Project tournament on Tuesday 25th October. The football tournament,
Read moreWest Reading Street Receives Love Clean Reading Treatment
MEMBERS of the council’s Streetcare Team and Neighbourhood Services Team joined forces to carry out a deep clean of a
Read moreThames Water Volunteers Join Council in Clean-up of Caversham Alleyways
A TEAM of volunteers from Thames Water joined members of the council’s Neighbourhood team for a community clean-up in Caversham.
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