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Reading Council Leader on latest Tier 4 Announcement

December 24, 2020January 5, 2021 Victoria Nickless

Reacting to the latest news that Reading has been placed in Tier 4 restrictions by Government as part of the

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New Council Budget Invests in Reading’s Recovery

December 4, 2020 Oscar Mortali

Council unveils provisional three year budget to invest in Reading’s recovery Savings need to be delivered, but frontline services will

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More Support Available for Local Businesses in Reading

December 1, 2020 Oscar Mortali

Businesses not qualifying for previous financial support can now apply for help under the Council’s new Additional Restrictions Grant Self-employed,

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Voting Safely at Next Year’s Elections

December 1, 2020 Oscar Mortali

  READING residents are being reminded that they have a number of options open to them to cast their votes

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Businesses Forced to Close due to the Government’s New Restrictions Urged to Apply for Financial Support

November 16, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING businesses that have had to close because of the new national Covid 19 restrictions are being urged to apply

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Look Out for your Electoral Registration Letter

August 12, 2020 Oscar Mortali

LOCAL residents are being warned not to lose their voice on important decisions that affect them by making sure their

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Reading Council a National Finalist for Leadership in Response to the Climate Emergency

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council has been nominated as a national finalist in the prestigious MJ Awards in the category of Leadership

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Discretionary Fund for Small Businesses

May 6, 2020 Oscar Mortali

SMALL businesses across Reading will soon be able to apply for new discretionary funding to support them through the Covid-19

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Reading Borough Council Road Markings Publicly Thank NHS And Carers For “Exceptional Dedication”

April 29, 2020May 1, 2020 John Phillips

      READING Borough Council has provided a public and lasting thank you for the amazing work that NHS

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PPE Confusion Putting Council’s Covid-19 Response At Risk

April 17, 2020 John Phillips

A LACK of clarity over the national supply line for personal protective equipment (PPE) is putting the ability of Reading

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Council Will Work With Successful Reading Prison Bidder

April 6, 2020 John Phillips

READING Borough Council has expressed disappointment that its bid to purchase the Reading Prison has been rejected by the Ministry

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One Reading Community Hub Rallies Around Those In Need

March 31, 2020 John Phillips

ALMOST 150 vulnerable residents in the town have received vital food deliveries so far thanks to a team of volunteers

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Financial Support for Businesses in Reading

March 30, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council is this week writing to  thousands of eligible businesses across Reading to signpost them to financial support

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One Reading Community Hub During Covid-19 Launch

March 24, 2020 Oscar Mortali

THE One Reading Community Hub action line is now live – a place where people in need of help are

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Council Working With Voluntary Sector Groups Across Reading

March 17, 2020June 1, 2020 Oscar Mortali

ACTION is being taken to support and co-ordinate voluntary groups across Reading in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Government’s

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Consultation Launched on Reading’s New Climate Emergency Strategy

March 16, 2020 Oscar Mortali

THE Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP) has launched a six-week public consultation on its new Climate Emergency Strategy – a

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Latest Government Advice on Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council is urging all residents and businesses in the town to ensure they follow updated Government advice on

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Register to Vote in Time to Have Your Say This May

March 11, 2020 Oscar Mortali

On Thursday 7 May residents in Reading Borough will go to the polls to have their say on who represents

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Reading Borough Council Continues to Perform Well on Gender Pay Gap

March 10, 2020 Victoria Nickless

Reading Borough Council continues to perform well compared to the majority of other organisations when it comes to the gender

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Community Corporate 

Stronger Together Project Showcases Success

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 David Millward

ORGANISATIONS which have been part of a scheme to help people find and keep a job have gathered with local

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Reminder to EU Citizens in Reading to Apply to Stay in UK

February 11, 2020 David Millward

EU CITIZENS living or working in Reading are being reminded by the Council to apply for UK immigration status if

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Reading Employers Asked to Sign Up to New Gold Standard for Recruitment

February 10, 2020 Oscar Mortali

A NEW Ethical Recruitment Charter will be launched at a special event in March and will ask Reading employers to

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New £100k Fund to Support Small Community Groups

February 10, 2020 Oscar Mortali

A NEW £100,000 fund to support small community groups in Reading deliver local projects is being proposed, as part of

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Reading Remembers Victims of Second World War Bombing

February 7, 2020 David Millward

AN EVENT to mark the anniversary of a Second World War bomb attack on Reading in which 41 people were

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‘Putting Residents at The Heart of What We Do’

February 6, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Council is embarking on a four-year programme to transform how it interacts with its residents, putting customers at the

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Have Your Say on New Political Map of Reading Borough Council

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING residents are being asked to comment on draft changes to the make-up of wards across the Borough as part

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Reading Holocaust Memorial Evening

January 16, 2020 David Millward

AN EVENING of Remembrance and Reflection to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) will be held at the Civic Offices in

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Draft Council Budget Proposes Investing in Reading

December 19, 2019 Oscar Mortali

MAJOR Council investment proposals will provide better services, modern new facilities and a cleaner and healthier environment for Reading residents,

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Invitation to the Civic Carol Service 2019

December 9, 2019 David Millward

AN EVENING of carols and lessons retelling the story of the Nativity is being hosted by Reading Minster on Thursday

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Council Christmas Information

December 5, 2019January 6, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council will again be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic

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Reading 9th Best in UK for Carbon Footprint Cut

November 12, 2019 Oscar Mortali

THE Council has cut its carbon footprint by a huge 62.5% in the last decade, as it moves towards creating

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Not Long Left To Register to Vote in the General Election

November 12, 2019November 27, 2019 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS do not have much time left to register to vote in the General Election on December 12th. With news

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Remembrance
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Reading Remembers

November 4, 2019November 12, 2019 Oscar Mortali

READING will come together to pay tribute the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending this country, in two

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High Speed Broadband Scheme Proposed

September 23, 2019 David Millward

HYPER fast and high capacity broadband services could be delivered to three-quarters of the borough under a new non-exclusive scheme

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Key Worker Affordable Housing Set to be Built at Former Arthur Hill Site

September 18, 2019 Oscar Mortali

THE former Arthur Hill swimming pool site will become affordable housing for key workers across Reading, if proposals are agreed

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Residents Risk Missing Out on Election Vote

September 13, 2019 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS who have not yet registered to vote risk missing out on having their say if a General Election takes

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Political Map of Reading Set to Change

August 28, 2019 David Millward

LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARY COMMISSION NEWS RELEASE  The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people for their

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Hosier Street Market Update

August 12, 2019 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council is exploring the possibility of  traders at Hosier Street Market continuing to operate on an interim basis,

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Nearly 44,000 First Reminder Letters Sent Out This Week

August 12, 2019 Oscar Mortali

A TOTAL of 43,804 households will be receiving a first reminder letter this week as the Council continues its push

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Don’t Lose Your Voice – Look Out for New Canvass Forms This Week

July 15, 2019 Oscar Mortali

73,000 annual canvass forms will be sent to households across Reading from today (July 15) as part this year’s Annual

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Council Planning for a Zero Carbon Reading

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Oscar Mortali

Reading’s pledge to work towards a carbon neutral town by 2030 will be embedded across every area of the Council’s

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Reading Pays Tribute on Armed Forces Day

June 24, 2019July 1, 2019 Oscar Mortali

On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Reading will again this year be paying tribute to its military veterans

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Independent Review of Councillor Allowances in Reading

June 18, 2019 Oscar Mortali

AN Independent Remuneration Panel has recommended changes to the Councillors’ Allowances Scheme in Reading to bring it into line with

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Register for European Parliamentary Election and Changes in Polling Stations

April 17, 2019 David Millward

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the European Election which are currently scheduled to take place on Thursday 23rd May

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One Week Left to Register to Vote

April 5, 2019 Oscar Mortali

On Thursday 2 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them

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A Night of Fun, Prizes and Surprises at the Mayor’s Big Charity Quiz

April 4, 2019 David Millward

FRIENDS, families and workmates are being invited to come together and take part in Reading’s biggest quiz of the year.

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Register To Vote in Local Elections

March 28, 2019May 1, 2019 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Friday 12th April

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Lucky 13 Run Half Marathon for Mayor’s Charity Fund

March 12, 2019 David Millward

THIRTEEN runners will be supporting the Mayor’s chosen charities when they take part in the Sage Reading Half Marathon this

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Reading Borough Council Performing Well on Gender Pay Gap

March 8, 2019 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council is outperforming the vast majority of organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, latest figures

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Get Set for the Sage Reading Half Marathon

February 28, 2019 David Millward

THE streets of Reading will be taken over by thousands of runners on Sunday 17th March when the Sage Reading

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Work on New Heights Free School Set To Begin

February 25, 2019 David Millward

THE Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is set to begin work preparing for the construction of the new Heights

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Council Budget Plans Announced Including Lowest Increase in Council Tax for Three Years

February 8, 2019February 26, 2019 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council is proposing a 2.99% council tax rise this year as part of its new three year budget

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Choirs Announced for Let’s Sing 2019 Live Final

February 8, 2019February 8, 2019 David Millward

FOURTEEN local choirs will be competing in the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing 2019 competition in

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Neighbours Invited to Stage Summer Street Parties

February 7, 2019 David Millward

COMMUNITIES across Reading are being invited to stage street parties this summer without having to pay the usual road closure

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Reaffirmation Event to Mark Silver Anniversary of Reading and Clonmel Twinning

January 30, 2019 David Millward

THE silver anniversary of the twinning arrangement between Reading and Clonmel is being marked with a Reaffirmation Meeting this week.

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Last Call for Choirs to Enter Let’s Sing 2019

January 24, 2019 David Millward

LOCAL Choirs have just a few days left to submit their entries for the 2019 Mayor of Reading’s Let’s Sing

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Evening of Reflection to Mark Holocaust Memorial Day

January 10, 2019 David Millward

AN EVENING of reflection to remember the victims of the Holocaust will be held at the Civic Offices on Wednesday

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Time to Get in Tune with Let’s Sing 2019

December 11, 2018 David Millward

A SINGING competition for choirs of all ages in the greater Reading area is now open for entries. The Mayor

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This Year’s Council Christmas Information

December 11, 2018January 2, 2019 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services for the Christmas and New Year period. Civic Offices

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Review of Polling Districts and Polling Stations

December 3, 2018 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS are being asked for their views as part of the Council’s review of polling districts and polling stations in

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It’s Now or Never. 12 Years to Reverse Climate Change – Young People Step up to the Challenge

November 27, 2018 Oscar Mortali

STUDENTS will gather in the Council Chamber next week to enter into some heated negotiations around Climate Change. With United

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Send a Christmas Greeting and Support Local Charities

November 26, 2018 David Millward

THE Mayor of Reading’s Christmas cards supporting four local charities are now on sale. The cards feature two atmospheric pictures

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Council Saves £7 Million on Energy Costs

November 23, 2018 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council has saved over £7 million in energy costs in the last ten years by cutting its carbon footprint.

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Final Reminder Letters Delivered

November 8, 2018 Oscar Mortali

AROUND 13,600 households are receiving a third and final reminder letter from this week as the Council continues its push

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Invitation to be Part of a Special Christmas Shopping Evening

November 5, 2018 David Millward

A SPECIAL Christmas shopping evening for elderly and disabled people will be held in Reading town centre once again in

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Final Phase Delay for Superfast Berkshire

October 24, 2018 Oscar Mortali

Superfast Berkshire is a very ambitious programme initiated in 2013 and using state aid assistance to give properties in even

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30,000 2nd Reminder Letters Delivered

September 10, 2018October 17, 2018 Oscar Mortali

AROUND 30,000 households are receiving a second reminder letter as the Council continues its push to ensure as many residents

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Call for Sponsors as the Mayor Joins the Launchpad Big Sleep Out

August 29, 2018 David Millward

THE Mayor of Reading will be taking part in Launchpad Reading’s Big Sleep Out this Friday (31st August) and is

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More than 43,000 Reminder Letters Sent Out This Week

August 7, 2018 Oscar Mortali

A TOTAL of 43,660 households will be receiving a first reminder letter this week as the Council continues its push

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Residents Urged to Look Out Voter Registration Details in the Post

July 10, 2018 Oscar Mortali

Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on matters that affect them by completing their annual canvass

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Giving Page Launched to Support the Mayor’s Charities

July 4, 2018July 13, 2018 David Millward

A NEW fundraising site for the Mayor of Reading’s chosen charities has been launched featuring a new specially designed logo.

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Make sure you’re registered to vote in time for the local elections this May

April 10, 2018May 9, 2018 David Millward

ON THURSDAY 3 May residents in Reading will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them

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Register to Vote for Local Borough Elections

March 28, 2018 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming Local Borough Elections have until midnight on Tuesday 17th April

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Bidding Period Opens for Former Central Club Building

March 12, 2018 Oscar Mortali

BIDS are being invited for the former Central Club building in Reading. The marketing process began last week (March 7).

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Latest Savings and Income Proposals Provide A Balanced Budget

February 9, 2018 Oscar Mortali

THE latest package of saving and income proposals totals nearly £12 million over a three-year period and will be considered

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Latest Savings Proposals Reduce the Budget Gap 

January 5, 2018 Oscar Mortali

A NEW package of savings and income proposals will be considered on January 15th as Reading Borough Council continues to

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Berkshire Local Authorities to Pilot New Funding System

December 20, 2017 Oscar Mortali

The Secretary of State for local government has approved a bid submitted collectively by the six unitary authorities in Berkshire

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Council Grants Black History Mural Asset of Community Value Status

December 6, 2017 Oscar Mortali

READING’S black history mural has been listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Reading Borough Council. The Council

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This Year’s Council Christmas Information

December 5, 2017January 2, 2018 Oscar Mortali

Reading Borough Council will be closed for all non-essential Council services this year for the Christmas and New Year period.

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Consultation on Possible Changes to Council Tax Support Scheme

November 29, 2017 Oscar Mortali

A PUBLIC consultation on possible future changes to the Council Tax Support scheme in Reading opened today (Weds Nov 29).

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Council Issues Notices to Protect Residents from Reading Train Depot Noise

November 15, 2017November 20, 2017 Oscar Mortali

STATUTORY nuisance abatement notices have been issued against both First Greater Western (FGW) and Network Rail, and their directors, as

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Tenant Who Sub-Let Council Property Convicted of Fraud

November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 Oscar Mortali

A TENANT who illegally sub-let his Council flat has been convicted of fraud after a successful prosecution. Victor Carrington, formerly

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Reading Secures Funding for English Language Skills Project

November 10, 2017 David Millward

A PROJECT to help improve English language skills among the town’s migrant population has been awarded government funding of nearly

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Residents Urged to Look Out for Final Reminder Household Enquiry Forms

November 6, 2017 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS in Reading will this week receive forms asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral

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Work Begins to Professionally Clean and Survey Mural

October 9, 2017 Oscar Mortali

WORK to professionally clean and survey Reading’s black history mural begins this week (w/c Oct 9). Reading’s historic mural dates

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Kay Everett

October 3, 2017 Oscar Mortali

IT is with great sadness that Reading Borough Council has learnt that Kay Everett, former Mayor  and Freeman of the

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Accounts 2016/17

September 28, 2017 Oscar Mortali

THE Council has not yet signed off the accounts for 16/17 and they cannot be audited until a later date.

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The Stronger Together Partnership Launches

September 26, 2017 David Millward

THE Stronger Together Partnership, which aims to help the most vulnerable in society back into employment, launches next week. The

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Demolition Clears the Way for new Community Centre

September 13, 2017 Oscar Mortali

DEMOLITION works are clearing the way for the construction of a new community centre in Dee Park, Tilehurst. Contractor J.Mould

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Canvassers Begin Chasing Electoral Forms

September 11, 2017 Oscar Mortali

TEAMS of canvassers have begun knocking on doors across Reading for households who have not yet responded to the Electoral

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Mapledurham Playing Fields Drop-in Sessions This Week

September 11, 2017 Oscar Mortali

TWO public drop-in sessions have been organised as a 10-week consultation into the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields draws

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New Opportunities to ‘Narrow the Gap’ in Reading

August 15, 2017 Oscar Mortali

COMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to shape priorities on how they can help the Council continue

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Voluntary Sector Can Still Bid for Former Central Club Building

August 14, 2017 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council has reiterated its stance that any voluntary sector group can still bid to buy the former Central

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Customer Services Maintains Its High Standards

July 25, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Customer Services is celebrating again after picking two top industry excellence awards following a rigorous assessment last month. The

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Reading and Düsseldorf Celebrate Seventy Years of Friendship

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Victoria Nickless

CIVIC dignitaries from Düsseldorf will visit Reading at the end of this week for a series of celebrations and events

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Mapledurham Playing Fields Consultation

July 14, 2017 David Millward

A 10 WEEK public consultation exercise on proposals for the future use of Mapledurham Playing Fields is being carried out

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Don’t Lose Your Vote – and Save the Council Money

July 14, 2017 Oscar Mortali

The annual electoral registration audit has begun with household enquiry forms sent out to all households from today (July 14th).

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Latest Savings Proposals Continue to Close the Budget Gap

July 7, 2017 David Millward

THE latest package of savings and income proposals total £11.25 million and will be considered later this month, as Reading

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New Mentoring Project Launched for Young People 

June 13, 2017 David Millward

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to take part in a new scheme to help young people learn new skills and help

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Book of Condolence Opens Tomorrow for Victims of London Attack

June 5, 2017June 8, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING will tomorrow (June 6) open its own Book of Condolence for the victims of Saturday night’s attack in London.

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Reading Opens Book of Condolence for Manchester Victims

May 25, 2017June 5, 2017 Oscar Mortali

Reading has opened its own Book of Condolence for the victims of Monday’s attack in Manchester. Reading’s out-going Mayor, Cllr

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Consultation on mid-term review of Reading Climate Change Strategy

May 15, 2017 Oscar Mortali

The Reading Climate Change Partnership (RCCP) is inviting public feedback on a mid-term review of its strategy. In 2013, the

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May 22nd Deadline to Register to Vote

May 11, 2017May 23, 2017 Oscar Mortali

    RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have until Monday May 22nd to

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Just a Fortnight Left To Register To Vote

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS who want to vote in the up and coming General Election have just a fortnight left to register to

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Permanent New Chief Executive Set to be Appointed

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017 Oscar Mortali

  Peter Sloman has been selected as the preferred candidate to become the permanent new Chief Executive at Reading Borough

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Lucky Thirteen Selected for Let’s Sing Grand Final

February 20, 2017March 13, 2017 David Millward

THIRTEEN local choirs have been selected for the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s choir competition on 1st March.

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Lord Dubs to give Key Note Address at Reading Holocaust Memorial Evening

January 20, 2017March 13, 2017 David Millward

VICTIMS of the Holocaust will be remembered in a memorial event held at the Civic Offices next week. Lord Alfred

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This Year’s Council Christmas Information

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 Oscar Mortali

Civic Offices Reading Borough Council’s Call Centre and Civic Offices will close at 3pm on Friday December 23rd, re-opening from

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Latest Savings Proposals Total £10.5 Million

November 28, 2016 Oscar Mortali

THE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee

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Latest Savings Proposals Total £10.5 Million

November 28, 2016December 9, 2016 Oscar Mortali

THE Council’s latest package of savings and income proposals total £10.5 million and will be considered at a Policy Committee

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Council Saves £5.5 million in Reduced Energy Costs

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 Oscar Mortali

  A 37% cut in Reading Borough Council’s carbon footprint is estimated to have saved £5.5 million in energ y costs

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Mayor and Mayoress of Twin Town Clonmel to Visit Reading

November 17, 2016March 13, 2017 David Millward

THE Mayor and Mayoress of Reading’s Irish twin town Clonmel will be visiting the borough this weekend. Councillor Andy Moloney

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Reading Remembers Those Who Died at War

November 8, 2016 Victoria Nickless

TWO ceremonies to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending our country will take place on Armistice

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Council Pledge of Support to City of Sanctuary

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 Oscar Mortali

THE Council last night agreed that Reading would become a City of Sanctuary after a motion was carried at a

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