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Register now for Housing Information Day (open to RBC tenants): https://t.co/rAQs1MH32Z

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Are you a Reading Borough Council tenant with a housing question, need advice, or want to have your say on the services that matter to you? Then come along to our Housing Information Day on Monday 26 October in the Council Chamber at the Civic Offices to talk directly to the people who can help. You can meet the teams behind your housing services and find out more about the support available to you, and can also enjoy free refreshments and giveaways.

The event is open from 11am – 4pm and then 6pm – 8pm. Drop in any time but if possible, please let us know you're coming - register now from the link in the comments ➡️

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Which organisations are receiving grants and how the money will benefit residents: https://t.co/5PsuATwY3M

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We've just awarded grants totalling £148,500 to ten community-based projects in Reading that will help residents access medical, practical and emotional support to ensure their physical and mental health and wellbeing is looked after. This is all part of our commitment to supporting and empowering people to remain as independent and as well as possible - see the list of recipients and what they will do with the grants in the comments ➡️

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Rivermead Leisure Centre has been named a winner in one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for excellence in the fitness and activity sector.

The centre scooped UK Active’s Regional Public Centre of the Year South of England award against fierce competition from five other finalists.

The new Rivermead Leisure Centre opened in 2023 as part of the Council’s £40m investment in leisure facilities and is operated by GLL.

Facilities at the centre include an eight-lane competition swimming pool, diving and teaching pool, a 120-station gym, cycle and exercise studios, a six-court sports hall, children’s soft play, party rooms, café and full-size all-weather pitch.

https://t.co/PGqkXd6o9J

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@TW18712301 Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We have reported this to the Network management team - Case Number 00313818. Kind regards

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As people change where they work and how they choose to shop, Reading Town Centre is also changing.

The number of homes in the Town Centre is expected to double over the next 15 years, and as it grows, future success will depend on high-quality streets and public spaces for people to enjoy, enhanced routes, and a cultural and economic offer which is broader than traditional retail alone.

Our consultation asks: what do you want Reading Town Centre to look like by 2040?

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@KesTaylor Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We are sorry that you have experienced a delay in your order, we have chased this up with the team and they will get the blue recycling bags delivered to you ASAP. Kind regards

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Sign up to attend our free Landlord Information Evening: https://t.co/NdvOqKMhuv

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Landlords, don’t miss a face to face opportunity to get your questions answered about new legislation that will affect your rental properties. Would you like to hear directly from the National Residential Landlords Association? Do you want more information about the Rent Guarantee Scheme? If so, please join the RGS team for our Landlord Information Evening on Thursday 15 October. We'll also cover damp and mould, notices and rent increases, and the Renters' Rights Act. Plus a range of council departments will be present along with industry representatives and trade stalls. How to sign up in the comments ➡️

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@icm79 Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We have reported this to the Highways team - Case Number 00310409. Kind regards

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Join the library online and check out their services at:
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More than 1,300 children took part in a space-themed reading challenge run by Reading Libraries over the summer.

Primary school aged children taking part in the challenge were tasked with reading six library books and visiting a library at least three times over the summer months, when children’s literacy skills traditionally dip.

Twenty-five young volunteers also contributed 321 hours of their time to regularly support children, parents and staff in the event which was held in libraries across the borough.

A total of 291 adults and teens also completed the Book Bingo challenge by reading at least three books and visiting the library three times.

For more details:

https://t.co/tHdOLFVwdt

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A key milestone has been reached in the construction of the new Studio Theatre at The Hexagon.

A striking new pedestrian walkway is now in place which will give customers step free access from Queen’s Walk into the new venue and the existing adjoining theatre.

Great progress has also been made on the creation of the new theatre space with the roof in place and the auditorium taking shape.

Read more at:

https://t.co/YYMYDi0sYZ

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@JulianRansley Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We have reported this to the Network management team - Case Number 00308525. Kind regards

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The main part of our major roads resurfacing programme has now concluded.

Sixteen stretches of road across the borough have been resurfaced, including sections of Friar Street, Bath Road, Henley Road, A33 Relief Road, IDR and George Street in Caversham.

Thank you to all road users for your cooperation and patience throughout.

The works followed the Council’s biggest ever investment in road maintenance in Reading, which has taken place over the last six years.

We will continue to carry out routine highways maintenance and respond to reports of potholes and other road defects as always.

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@JulianRansley Hi, thanks for getting in touch. We have reported this to the Street Scene team - Case Number 00307411. Kind regards

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@ReadingClowncil Hi, please DM us your address and we can look into that for you. Kind regards https://t.co/fPcnIWr8c8

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Resurfacing work on Bath Road is now complete and the team are moving on to the Inner Distribution Road (IDR) this evening.

The section of the IDR coming off the A33 northbound will be closed for resurfacing between 7pm today (Friday 2 October) and 1am tomorrow (Saturday 3 October).

A signed diversion will be in place while the works are taking place.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience in advance.

The works are part of the major roads resurfacing programme taking place across the borough, following the Council’s biggest ever investment in road maintenance in Reading, which has taken place over the last six years.

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