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  • Proposed Little John’s Lane Area Resident Permit Scheme

    The request for a Resident Permit Parking scheme in the area bounded by Oxford Road, Alma Road and Chester Street has been high, as residents feel parking issues continue to worsen. An informal consultation was carried out between 9 th October 2017 and 10 th November 2017. Based on the overall result of this informal consultation, 66% of the respondents are in favour of the proposed permit scheme. Although there are fewer supporting votes from residents of Gordon Place, Westbrook... More
    Closed 1 June 2018

  • Consultation on Changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme for Access Pass Holders

    Like all local authorities, Reading Borough Council faces significant financial pressures with reduced funding from central government and increasing demand on its services. These pressures are predicted to increase in the future. The Council therefore needs to make savings to ensure it is able to continue to provide the services it is required by law to deliver to its residents. To help us make informed decisions, the Council’s Policy Committee agreed in February 2018 to consult on... More
    Closed 20 July 2018

  • East Reading Area Study

    UPDATE: The drop in session has now been moved to 30 July 2018, 3 to 9pm at Wycliffe Baptist Church. We have been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in East Reading, due to parking pressures in this area of Reading. An informal consultation was conducted in January this year, the results demonstrating that there was majority support, across the area, for further development of a scheme. Detailed... More
    Closed 3 August 2018

  • Harrow Court - Resident Permit Parking

    We have been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in Harrow Court, due to parking pressures in this area of Reading. An informal consultation was conducted in January this year, the results demonstrating that there was majority support for further development of a scheme. Detailed proposals have been developed and we are now seeking your feedback on these designs in this further informal consultation. ... More
    Closed 17 August 2018

  • Licensing Policy consultation

    The Council is required to consult on its licensing policy every five years. The Cumulative Impact Assessment - contained within the licensing policy - is required to be consulted on every three years. The consultation will expire on 19th August and comments received after this will not be considered. Any comments should be received: by clicking the 'Give us your views' button below by email to licensing@reading.gov.uk in writing and addressed to... More
    Closed 19 August 2018

  • Gambling policy consultation

    Gambling Act 2005 Gambling Statement of Licensing Principles – Review You may already be aware that the law relating to gambling changed in 2006. Under the Gambling Act 2005 the Council is required to review it’s policy every three years or when the council believes the policy requires updating. Part of the review process it to consult with those bodies and/or persons that may be affected. Our formal consultation period has now begun and will run until... More
    Closed 19 August 2018

  • Waiting Restriction Review Programme 2018A

    To introduce, remove or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking places either in the interests of safety or in response to demand. This has necessitated changing or revising existing Traffic Orders. Objections or comments should be sent in by: filling out the online survey below emailing highway.objections@reading.gov.uk or in writing to C J Brooks, Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU by no later than... More
    Closed 23 August 2018

  • Consultation Survey for Parents linked to the new secondary school in Reading

    Following a major expansion of primary school places in Reading over the last two years, the local authority is now looking into expanding secondary school places to meet increased demand within the Borough. The opening of The Wren School, the UTC and Maiden Erlegh (Reading) started a process of expansion, increasing the range of options available for students. However, provision across the borough is not consistent and, in the north of the borough particularly, there is a need for... More
    Closed 31 August 2018

  • New Directions - End of Learning Evaluation 2017-18

    Have your say 2017-18, end of learning evaluation form More
    Closed 31 August 2018

  • Proposal to change the way services are delivered by Reading Borough Council

    Reading Borough Council agreed a Medium Term Financial Plan in February which means that over the next three years it must achieve £42m in cost reduction from a net budget for services of £143m. As part of the plan circa £2m was identified as efficiency savings from a range of services we currently deliver directly ourselves. Our in-house services are working hard to be more efficient and reduce their operating costs. We need to be sure that we are using... More
    Closed 14 September 2018

  • Proposed Extension to St Peters Conservation Area and the St Peters Conservation Area Appraisal

    The Council, in association with the Caversham and District Residents Association (CADRA) and the Reading Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC), are consulting on a proposed extension to St Peters Conservation Area and the Updated St Peters Conservation Area Appraisal. CADRA, with assistance from the Reading CAAC, Historic England and Reading Borough Council, has undertaken a review of the existing St Peters Conservation Area Appraisal which was originally prepared and published in... More
    Closed 14 September 2018

  • Draft Hosier Street Area Development Framework

    The Council has published the D raft Hosier Street Area Development Framework for consultation and is seeking your views on document and the proposals set out in the document for the future development of this important town centre area. The Hosier Street area is an area of significant change as a result of: The demolition of the Council offices which leaves a large vacant site; Ambitious proposals being developed by the owners of the Broad Street Mall for... More
    Closed 28 September 2018

  • Hackney carriage and private hire policy

    The Hackney carriage and private hire policy is an existing policy which has been updated, details of which can be viewed in appendix A to R. The objectives of this policy are to: To protect the public; Ensure hackney carriages and private hire vehicles are safe, clean, reliable and meet the varying needs of the consumer; Ensure drivers and operators are fit and proper persons; To provide clarity in the licensing process... More
    Closed 30 September 2018

  • Orts Road Estate 2018

    We are consulting with the residents in the Orts Road area to get feedback and views on neighbourhood issues. With this information, we hope to work with Council and Police partners, along with residents to improve the area for everybody. We would ask that you complete this survey as soon as possible, but no later than the 30 th September. We are also holding a drop-in event at Weirside Court Sheltered Housing Unit in Orts Road on Wednesday 26 th ... More
    Closed 30 September 2018

  • On-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in Lower Caversham

    We have been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in Lower Caversham, due to parking pressures in this area of Reading. An informal consultation was conducted in January this year, the results demonstrating that there was majority support for further development of a scheme. Detailed proposals have been developed and we are now seeking your feedback on these designs in this further informal consultation. ... More
    Closed 30 September 2018

  • Review of Reading's Reablement Service and The Willows Residential Care Home

    We are constantly reviewing the ways in which we deliver services, including adult social care services, to ensure they are appropriate, effective, cost efficient and sustainable. As a part of this process, we are reviewing elements of the Reading’s Reablement Service to improve its ability to promote independence. As part of this review, we will also be considering the future of the Willows Residential Care Home, where part of the Reablement Service is currently based. We... More
    Closed 24 October 2018

  • Harrow Court - Resident Permit Parking

    We have been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in Harrow Court, due to parking pressures in this area of Reading. We have conducted two informal consultations in Harrow Court this year. The first one in January provided residents with information about the Council’s resident permit parking scheme. The second took place in July and suggested a ‘shared use’ permit bay design, which would allow vehicles to park in marked bays for 2... More
    Closed 23 November 2018

  • Proposed Resident Permit Scheme - The Willows & St Stephens Close

    The Council has been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in The Willows & St Stephens Close, due to parking pressures in this area. Following the approval of the Traffic Management Sub-Committee in November 2018, we are now conducting a legal statutory consultation on a proposal for a ‘permit holder parking only past this point’ restriction in The Willows & St Stephens Close. This restriction would simply be a sign at the entrance to The... More
    Closed 6 December 2018

  • School Admission Co-Ordinated Scheme & Policy 2020/2021 Consultation

    We have reviewed our Co-Ordinated Admissions Scheme for Primary, Infant, Junior and Secondary schools for Reading Borough Council for the 2020/2021 academic year and Admissions Policy for Infant, Junior and Primary Schools 2020/2021. As a result we are proposing some amendments. The consultation is taking place between 15 October and 9 December 2018. Please note - a new question (proposed change 1) has been added to the Primary Admissions Policy for Community Schools 2020 as of... More
    Closed 9 December 2018

  • SEND Local Offer Survey 2018/2019

    We would like to gather feedback from parent carers, children and young people, and p ractitioners about the SEND Local Offer. Your feedback will help us improve the SEND Local Offer website, so that you can find the information quickly as more e fficiently. More
    Closed 10 December 2018

  • Changes to the Concessionary Fares Scheme for Older Person Pass Holders

    Like all local authorities, Reading Borough Council faces significant financial pressures with reduced funding from central government and increasing demand on its services. These pressures are predicted to increase in the future and the Council needs to make savings to ensure it is able to continue to provide the services it is required by law to deliver to its residents. To help us make informed decisions, the Council has agreed to consult on possible changes to the Concessionary Fares... More
    Closed 19 December 2018

  • East Reading Study: Resident Permit Parking

    The Council has been asked to consider the introduction of an on-street Residents Permit Parking scheme in East Reading, due to parking pressures in this area of Reading. Informal consultations were carried out in January and July this year. The results of the first informal consultation demonstrated that the majority of residents were interested in a permit parking scheme. Detailed proposals were then designed and were included in the second informal consultation, where we asked for... More
    Closed 20 December 2018

  • Relocating Mental Health Services (Focus House)

    The Council is reviewing in-house services across Adult Social Care in order to ensure that services are sustainable and able to meet the need of our communities, now and in the future. As part of this process we are reviewing our facilities and the buildings that we run these services from, including Focus House services for mental health. The Focus House service provides supported living accommodation and support for those recovering from mental health issues. ... More
    Closed 28 December 2018

  • Relocating the Learning Disability Respite Service and Shaping its Future

    The Council is reviewing in-house services across Adult Social Care in order to ensure that services are sustainable and able to meet the need of our communities, now and in the future. As part of this process we are reviewing our facilities and the buildings that we run these services from, including the Learning Disability Respite Service. The Respite Service provides a short term break for adults with a learning disability, or those with autistic spectrum disorder, and... More
    Closed 28 December 2018

  • Polling station review

    Residents are being asked for their views as part of the Council review of polling districts and polling stations in Reading. Every local authority must review its polling districts and polling places every five years, with a public consultation forming part of that review. It is important to note that the review does not affect ward or constituency boundaries, but is instead about the location people cast their vote. Reading Borough Council is keen to receive representations from... More
    Closed 3 January 2019

  • Use of Public Health Grant for 2019-20-2020-21

    The Council has a duty to protect the health of its residents, and it receives a specific allocation of funding from central government to do this – the Public Health Grant. Public Health responsibilities involve taking steps to help the local population stay well. These are different from the responsibilities of other parts of the health system to provide treatment to individuals who become unwell. In the past, Public Health Grant has been used to commission a wide range of... More
    Closed 6 January 2019

  • Use of Public Health Grant for 2019-20-2020-21 for citizens' panel members

    Please only use this survey if you are a member of the Council's citizens' panel. Otherwise, there is a separate version of the survey on the consultation hub. The Council has a duty to protect the health of its residents, and it receives a specific allocation of funding from central government to do this – the Public Health Grant. Public Health responsibilities involve taking steps to help the local population stay well. These are different from the responsibilities of other... More
    Closed 6 January 2019

  • Consultation on Draft Palmer Park Development Framework

    The Council is consulting on plans for the future of Palmer Park. The Draft Palmer Park Development Framework is a planning document which looks in particular at how a new swimming pool could be accommodated within Palmer Park, as well as other options for improvement. Consultation on the Draft Framework begins on Friday 14th December and will last until Friday 22nd February 2019. There will be a drop-in event at Palmer Park Stadium on Tuesday 15th January 2019, between 3pm and 8pm,... More
    Closed 22 February 2019

  • Waiting Restriction Review Programme 2018B

    To introduce, remove or amend existing waiting restrictions and parking places either in the interests of safety or in response to demand. This has necessitated changing or revising existing Traffic Orders. Objections or comments should be sent in by: filling out the online survey below emailing highway.objections@reading.gov.uk or in writing to C J Brooks, Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Reading, RG1 2LU by no later... More
    Closed 28 February 2019

  • Hospital & university area: pay and display charging and minor changes

    A parking scheme was implemented around the Hospital & University area in early 2017. A scheme update was reported to the Traffic Management Sub-Committee in September 2017, where it was agreed that another Statutory Consultation should take place to expand the existing pay & display restrictions to include weekend charging. Following feedback from residents and organisations from within the scheme area, a few additional alterations were also proposed. The results of this Consultation... More
    Closed 28 February 2019
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