Families Invited to Comment on Orts Road Play Area Relocation
RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a consultation on children’s play facilities in New Town. The Council is
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Council Secures £100,000 Grant to Tackle Rogue Landlords
EFFORTS to take action against rogue landlords in Reading have been given a £100,000 boost. Reading Borough Council has been
Read moreAnnual Rough Sleeper Count Sees Reduction in Numbers
AN ANNUAL count of rough sleepers found 25 people bedded down on the streets of Reading on one night in
Read moreDeadline Looms for Landlords to Apply for HMO Licences
LANDLORDS of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) who have not yet registered their property with Reading Borough Council have until
Read moreExtra Winter Support Offered to Rough Sleepers this Christmas
EXTRA help and support is being offered to rough sleepers in Reading to ensure nobody needs to spend a night
Read moreFirst Homes Handed Over in Conwy Close Housing Scheme
THE first five homes to be completed at the Council’s flagship affordable house building project have been handed over to
Read moreCouncil and Fire Service Working Together for Home Safety
FOLLOWING the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 the Council and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) have
Read moreCouncil Wins Case Against Landlord who Ignored Improvement Notices
A LANDLORD who ignored official notices to make essential improvements to his property has been handed fines and costs totalling
Read moreInvitation to Free Landlord Information Evening
A FREE Landlord Information Evening is being held at the Civic Offices later this month. All property landlords are invited
Read moreExtra Beds and Support Offered to Rough Sleepers this Winter
ROUGH sleepers will once again be offered extra help and support by the Council and its partners during the winter
Read moreReading Bids to Build Another 170 New Affordable Council Homes
READING Borough Council is bidding for funding to build another 170 affordable new council homes in Reading. Reading is one
Read moreStay Well This Winter
WITH the cold winter nights now drawing in, residents are being encouraged to take a number of steps to stay
Read moreFocus on Homelessness Prevention Drives Down B&B Use
THE number of homeless households staying in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation in Reading has fallen dramatically following intensive efforts
Read moreTopping Out Ceremony at Flagship Council Housing Development
A TOPPING out ceremony has been held to celebrate a milestone in the Council’s flagship affordable house building project. Reading
Read moreLandlords Encouraged to Apply Now for New HMO Licences
LANDLORDS who have to register Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under new legislation can now do so through the Reading
Read moreNew Homelessness Support Services Launched in Reading
A NEW way of delivering services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless is launched in
Read moreRough Sleepers Helped into Drug and Alcohol Treatment Through New Joint Working Partnership
MORE than half of a group of people who were previously sleeping rough and/or begging in Reading are now beginning
Read moreExtra Care Information Day
READING COUNCIL is hosting an Extra Care Information Day on Monday 20th August. Extra care schemes are designed to provide
Read moreNew Regulations to Result in Big Increase in Licensed HMOs
LANDLORDS of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) who were previously not required to licence their properties may have to do
Read moreCouncil Secures £316,000 Extra Cash to Support Rough Sleepers in Reading
A SUCCESSFUL bid for government funding will help the Council do more to reduce rough sleeping in the town. Reading
Read moreContracts Awarded for Reading’s New Homelessness Support Services
CONTRACTS have been awarded to organisations providing support services to homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless in
Read morePrestigious Independent Living Scheme a Step Closer to Completion
READING Council and A2Dominion’s new independent living scheme in Caversham is a step closer to finishing this month, with the
Read moreManaging Agent of HMO Handed Huge Fines for Fire Safety Breaches
A MANAGING Agent who failed to maintain a fire alarm system in a four-storey HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) has
Read moreUnlicenced HMO Landlord Fined for Failing to take Fire Safety Precautions
A LANDLORD of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) who failed to take proper fire safety precautions has been left
Read moreCouncil Tenants Recognised for their Hard Work at Awards Ceremony
RESIDENTS who volunteer their time to represent the interests of fellow council tenants were recognised at a special award ceremony.
Read moreLandlords Receive £5,000 Fines and Costs for Breaching HMO Rules
TWO brothers who managed a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Whitley have been handed fines and costs totalling £5,000
Read moreEmergency Beds Made Available for Rough Sleepers as Temperatures Drop
PROVISION of extra help for rough sleepers is being activated tonight (Wednesday 29th November) for the first time this winter.
Read moreWork Begins on Flagship Council House Building Project
WORK is under way on the construction of 57 new Council homes, in Tilehurst, as Reading Borough Council progresses with
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Housing Units Arrive at Lowfield Road
NEW units which will provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in Reading have been delivered and are now being installed.
Read moreHome Improvements Service Success under Council Control
A HOME improvement agency service has slashed its backlog and cut waiting times after being brought back under direct control
Read moreLaunch of Reading Rent with Confidence Scheme
PRIVATE landlords are being invited to sign up to the new Reading Rent with Confidence Scheme from 14th November 2017.
Read moreResidents Encouraged to Keep Well This Winter
WITH the cold winter nights now drawing in, residents are being encouraged to take a number of steps to stay
Read more80 Landlords Attend Free Information Evening
EIGHTY landlords attended the free Landlord Information Evening hosted by Reading Borough Council last week. There was an open invitation
Read moreCouncil Prepares Extra Winter Help for Rough Sleepers
PLANS are in place once again to provide extra help to rough sleepers during the winter months when overnight temperatures
Read moreHomes for Reading Welcomes First Tenants
Homes for Reading Press Release A NEW socially responsible housing company has welcomed its first tenants. Homes for Reading was
Read moreInvitation to Free Landlord Information Evening
A FREE Landlord Information Evening is being held at the Civic Offices later this month. All property landlords are invited
Read moreRoadshow to Provide Private Renters and Landlords with Advice
A ROADSHOW giving advice and information to private tenants and landlords will be travelling around the borough during Private Sector
Read morePhoebe Cusden House up for Public Service Excellence Award
PHOEBE Cusden House is set for national recognition after it was nominated in this year’s Association for Public Service Excellence
Read moreNew Model Proposed for Providing Homelessness Support Services
NEW ways of delivering support services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless are to be
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£19.9m House Building Programme Set to Deliver up to 100 New Homes
UP TO 100 new council homes are set to be built in Reading under new plans being considered next week.
Read moreHMO Landlord Fined for Failing to take Fire Safety Precautions
A LANDLORD of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) who failed to take proper fire safety precautions has been left
Read moreHMO Manager Prosecuted for Breaching Regulations
A MANAGER of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) has been ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling £5,194
Read moreWork to Start on Installation of 28 New Temporary Homes
WORK on the installation of 28 temporary homes in Lowfield Road is to start after Easter. The self-contained units on
Read moreCelebration Event Marks Opening of Phoebe Cusden House Supported Living Scheme
THE completion of Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, has been marked with a celebration
Read moreCaversham’s New Extra Care Housing Scheme Takes Shape
Reading Borough Council’s and A2 Dominion’s new extra-care housing scheme for older people in Caversham is taking shape.
Read moreHMO Landlord £8,000 Out of Pocket Following Council Prosecution
THE landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation was handed fines and costs totalling £8,000 following a successful prosecution by
Read moreHMO Managers Ordered to Pay More Than £13k for 23 Offences
AN OWNER and manager of a flat in multiple occupation have been ordered to pay a total of £13,826.50 in
Read moreConsultation on Reshaping Homelessness Support Services Begins
A CONSULTATION on a review of the services the Council provides for individuals who are homeless or at risk of
Read moreManagers of HMO Fined for Multiple Breaches of Regulations
TWO managers of a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in west Reading face financial penalties totalling £8,800 following a successful
Read moreTenants Recognised for their Work for Local Communities
DEDICATED council tenants were recognised for their contributions to their local communities at an awards ceremony. Reading Borough Council’s Housing
Read moreInfrastructure Essential to New Homes Proposals
Reading Borough Council is working with Wokingham Borough Council and West Berkshire Council to face the challenges of providing for
Read morePhoebe Cusden House Supported Living Homes Near Completion
WORK on the Phoebe Cusden Supported Living Scheme, a Reading Borough Council housing development, is nearing completion this month. The Phoebe
Read morePlans to Build 57 New Council Homes Given Green Light
PLANS to build 57 new council homes have been given the go-ahead. Members of the council’s Planning Applications Committee gave
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