BBC news back in 2018.
Tool theft is still a major issue.
Make breaking into a commercial vehicle a specific offence would help the police with the burden of proof when the tools are not recoverable imo.
#tooltheft
Are you an unpaid carer? An unpaid carer is anyone who supports somebody living with an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction and they cannot cope without your support.
On Monday at 10am you can start Carers Week with our 'Welcome to Carers Week' Webinar - whether you’re a carer, professional, partner organisation, or someone passionate about supporting unpaid carers, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and share best practice. Hosted by Carers Leads from Reading Borough Council, Wokingham Borough Council, Berkshire Health Foundation Trust and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, this engaging session will explore key topics including peer support and wellbeing, identifying carers, co‑production and carers’ voice, and carers’ rights and employment. . Link to register in the comments ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
🚛🧹 We’re Hiring: Driver / Sweeper (5.30am start) 🌅
🌟 Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a team that keeps our borough clean, safe and well maintained?
🏙️ We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Driver/Sweeper to join our Street Cleansing Team, helping to keep Reading looking its best for residents, visitors and businesses. ✨
🌄 This is an early-start role, perfect for someone who enjoys getting their day underway while the town is quiet and making a visible difference to the local environment every day. 🌍
✨ What you’ll be doing:
🚛 Driving and operating a mechanical sweeper across streets, roads and public spaces
🧹 Carrying out cleansing duties in residential areas, town centres and public highways
🤝 Working as part of a supportive operational team
🦺 Ensuring equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately
🌟 Helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the borough
💻 To apply: https://t.co/1xgdrY5Cwn
The Tories waged an ideological war on the idea of social housing, leaving many families stranded without support.
This Labour government is ending that so everyone, no matter their background or circumstance, can have a secure place of their own.
https://t.co/RhoTDMcWuV
From today, millions of passengers will have better train journeys.
We’ve nationalised Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express with plans to recruit more drivers and improve signalling to reduce delays and cancellations.
Our Planning Authority exceeded its monitoring targets &
Housing numbers.
The Developer has a fallback 'Viability' which can outweigh policy & often does, reducing scope & often Affordable homes.
Viability is protected & leads to cyclical inflation until it doesn't.
End
Not every education journey looks the same ✨
The GC and Bridget Phillipson discuss their love of learning and the ways the government is helping every young person find a qualification and career route that works for them.
Because success isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Watch their full chat ➡️ https://t.co/HeGPma3Kr9
And find out more about how we’re transforming post-16 education here: https://t.co/x74hqprhwu
Best Start in Life South Reading Family Hub launched in March, alongside three other sites across Reading, providing support for residents aged 0 to 25.
All four sites offer a wide range of services — from breastfeeding support and playgroups to sessions on finding a job or accessing benefits.
Why not take a look to see if there’s anything you, your child, or someone you know might benefit from.