@ReadingCouncil is highlighting its commitment to ending violence against women + girls ahead of White Ribbon Day on Monday, which is followed by 16 days of activism. Women experiencing domestic violence encouraged to call Berkshire Women's Aid for help. tinyurl.com/32fvhmm3

Yesterday in Parliament I praised work by Reading Borough Council to resurface large sections of local roads in one go, improving the surface for motorists and saving money in the long run.

Earlier this year we asked for comments re updates Local Plan re development #RDGUK until 2041 Now consulting on legal soundness of Pre-Submission Draft Document Join community drop-in session: Civic Offices 26 Nov 1pm-6pm 11 Dec 2.30pm-7.30pm More info rdguk.info/LocalPlan_OKFhW

lots to be proud of in Reading today.our Online Safety Summit led by #YoungVoices & our #CommunitySafetyPartnership was a break through for progress in supporting our young people to a safer on-line world ⁦@YvetteCooperMP⁩ ⁦⁦@ReadingCouncil⁩ ⁦@RDGLabourCllrs⁩

Delighted to reveal that tonight’s #CllrAwards Lifetime Legend is Tony Page of Reading Borough Council 🥳🏆 Tony is definitely a legend, having just stepped down from @ReadingCouncil after an incredible 51 years of service. CONGRATULATIONS 👏 👏#localgov

We work with @ThamesVP , Reading BID and over 100 shops, pubs and venues to monitor behaviour in the town centre that causes concern. Our TownSafe radio scheme enables constant contact with each other about individuals or anti-social behaviour causing issues. #ASBAwarenessWeek

If your child(ren) is eligible to attend #HAF holiday camps, you should have received an email from their school about the Christmas holidays. To find out more about the HAF programme in Reading, visit: ⭐️ ow.ly/XtKh50UaHMz #rdguk #HAF24

Women & girls of Reading - It’s time to Reclaim the Night 2024! Ladies from all backgrounds & ages are invited to take to the streets and campaign for the right to feel safe at night - Let’s #ChangetheStory #EndGenderBasedViolence 👩🏻‍💼🪧♀️

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated to prevent people sleeping on the streets when conditions are unsafe, in place til Monday. If you see someone bedded down you are worried about, go to rdguk.info/jR18G to notify our local Street Outreach Service.

Do you need help with your career or finding a course? Schedule your appointment with our Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance Officer to start your journey! This service includes careers advice, interview techniques, tips to enhance your CV, ways to effectively job search..

ASB (anti-social behaviour) Awareness Week starts today, and we’re taking steps to ensure residents and visitors to Reading can feel as safe as possible – including investing in more cctv cameras monitored 24 hours a day. Take a look inside our control room… #ASBAwarenessWeek

Housing & Communities Drop-in sessions at each of our community centres every month: - Lyndhurst Road: first Tue of month, 11:15am - 1:15pm - Coley: second Mon of month, 10am - 12pm - Hexham Road: third Tue of month, 10am - 12pm - Whitley Wood: fourth Mon of month, 10am - 12pm

Meet Kevin #PalmerParkBowlingClub “a Newtown lad” “it’s not just a bowling club it's a social venue & that whole importance of belonging…you can’t stress it enough” Wonderful communities #RDGUK #YourEastReading rdguk.info/qRXqr New members welcome rdguk.info/PalmerParkBowl…

#ColeyMeadows matter to Coley / Southcote / RDG residents. Thank you to Matt & @CllrJennis I’m a well known #YIMBY but this land cannot be built on (flood plain). We’ve been here before and @CllrLizTerry and @paulgittings remember that well …..! 😊

A balanced @DailyMirror article on #WinterFuelAllowance with #rdguk getting a mention. mirror.co.uk/money/hundreds… @CllrLizTerry wrote about financial support in her latest weekly update to residents. You can find support on our website here:- reading.gov.uk/housing/money-…

@ColeyLabour councillors Christmas came early. We are so lucky to have our regular residents. This resident (who we have done casework for since we were all elected) got up bright & early to get us all some biscuits as she knew we wouldn’t be at her local centre next month ❤️🎄🥮

#rdguk Central & Abbey Quarter Business Improvement Districts offer members free collection of cardboard & waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Last year, the BID recycled 336 tonnes of cardboard, up 38% on last year, and 6 tonnes of WEEE. #LocalClimateAction

You’ve got the chance to help shape development in #RDGUK We’ve consulted on specific policies in the Local Plan Partial Update and are now consulting on its legal compliance before it goes off for public examination. For more information visit rdguk.info/LocalPlan_BtBrq

This year's Small Grants Fund bidding window is now open for #rdguk voluntary and community groups to deliver activities to help people build the skills needed to access job opportunities, and participation and volunteering opportunities for residents. rdguk.info/5Ombj

Our Streetscene team are clearing up Reading but need you to report issues on the Love Clean Streets app. Set Reading as your location, and report anything from fly tipping to graffiti, park issues and abandoned vehicles. Help us keep Reading clean, download the app!