Caversham Road Affordable Housing – Reading Council Review Progress
The construction of 40 new apartments were the focus of representatives from Reading Borough Council who came to see the progress of the development on Caversham Road. Councillor Tony Page, Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Councillor for Climate Strategy & Transport, and fellow Abbey Ward colleague Councillor Mohammed Ayub visited the site being […]
Reading Borough Council Crowned National Homebuilder of the Year
READING Borough Council was crowned Homebuilder of the Year at the UK Housing Awards in London on Thursday. The annual awards seek to reward teams and individuals who lead the housing sector by example with their passion and commitment. The only council to make the shortlist for the Homebuilder of the Year Award (16,000 homes […]
Council’s Fun Packed Full of Life Event Celebrates Older People’s Day
READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed afternoon event highlighting the contribution older people make to the Reading community. The free event at Rivermead Leisure Centre runs from 1.30 to 4.30pm on Friday 14th October, with free parking available and light refreshments provided. The Mayor of Reading […]
Introduction of Green Bin Collection Charges Proposed
NEW charges for green bin collections could be introduced in Reading if proposals are given the go-ahead later this month (September 26th). Unlike many neighbouring areas, householders in Reading currently have garden waste collected for free from their doorstep. Unprecedented Government cuts to Council funding however, mean Reading Borough Council is now having to consider […]
Council Commits to Arthur Hill Pool Replacement
ARTHUR HILL swimming pool will be closed and replaced with a modern new 25-metre pool at nearby Palmer Park, under proposals being considered at a meeting of the Council’s Policy Committee later this month (September 26). The ageing facility would shut from December 19th this year. It would be replaced in 3 to 4 years’ […]
Youngsters Invited to Enter Recycling Mascot Competition
CHILDREN are being encouraged to use their artistic talents to create a recycling mascot for Reading Borough Council. Pupils at primary schools across the borough are being invited to enter the competition to design a character to help promote recycling in the town. Teachers are also being offered the chance to host free special assemblies, […]