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Waiting Restriction Review 2022A
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 Highway Objections, Network Services, Highways & Traffic Services, Reading Borough... MoreOpened 28 July 2022 -
Reading’s Domestic Abuse and Safe Accommodation Strategy 2023 – 2026
Domestic abuse is a public health issue, which can affect anyone regardless of their age, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and disability. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021, defines Domestic Abuse a s individuals aged 16 and over who are ‘personally connected’ to one another who may be experiencing behaviours inclusive of : Physical abuse Sexual abuse Violent or threatening behaviour Controlling... MoreOpened 25 July 2022 -
Residents survey 2022
The council has commissioned ORS to carry out our next residents survey. This asks about residents’ views of the council, its services and the borough. The survey will take place with a representative sample of residents, primarily by telephone, with limited in-street interviews, from the end of July until September. MoreOpened 25 July 2022 -
Community Safety and Serious Violence Strategy
Reading’s Community Safety Partnership is a statutory partnership that brings together Reading Borough Council, Thames Valley Police, Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, the Probation Service, Brighter Futures for Children and other organisations involved in preventing and tackling crime and disorder in the town. The partnership provides the platform for these groups to work together to address priority issues and make Reading a safer place to live, work and visit. The partnership... MoreOpened 25 July 2022 -
Active Travel: Sidmouth Street Cycle Lane
In 2020, the Government launched a £2 billion package to create a new era for cycling and walking in the UK. As part of this, a new Active Travel Fund was released, consisting of a number of ‘Tranches’. In May 2020 an urgent report to the Council’s Policy Committee set out high-level proposals for short, medium and long-term initiatives to encourage greater use of active and public transport options. The short-term proposals were specifically addressing the immediate need to promote... MoreOpened 21 July 2022 -
Draft Reading All-Age Autism Strategy 2022-2026
Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects the way that a person interacts with and experiences the world around them and how people perceive, communicate and interact with others. Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. Autism varies widely and is often referred to as a spectrum condition, because of the range of ways it can impact on people and the different level of support they may need across their lives. Some autistic people... MoreOpened 20 July 2022 -
Active Travel Fund: Bath Road - Castle Hill Consultation
As set out in our Transport Strategy 2036, we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and wellbeing. We’ve secured more than £2.5 million through the Government’s Active Travel Fund to help us achieve this. As well as helping to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of everyone in Reading, these... MoreOpened 7 July 2022 -
Norcot Road Zebra crossing
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Norcot Road, close to its junction with Blundells Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all. MoreOpened 12 May 2022 -
Active travel tranche 2: Shinfield Road proposals
As set out in our Transport Strategy 2036, we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and wellbeing. We’ve secured more than £1 million through the Government’s Active Travel Fund to help us achieve this. As well as helping to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of everyone in Reading, these... MoreOpened 12 May 2022 -
Moving Traffic Offences Consultation
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act (2004) , allows Local Authorities outside of London to enforce against specific moving traffic offences. T he Government are giving Councils the option to apply to enforce against ‘moving traffic offences’ using these powers for the first time. These rules can currently only be enforced by the police under criminal law. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced in 2020 that... MoreOpened 8 April 2022 -
Prospect Park play area
We are inviting local residents to help choose a design for the new play area at Prospect Park. As part of the Council’s major investment across Reading’s parks, Prospect Park has been earmarked as a priority for improvements to play equipment, including providing accessible equipment for children of all abilities. The play area will see a major investment of £530,000, which will relocate the existing playground and create a brand-new... MoreOpened 14 March 2022 -
Waiting Restriction Review 2021B
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 Michael Graham LLB (Hons), MBA Assistant Director of Legal and Democratic Services, Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
Crescent Road Traffic Regulation Order (School Street)
The effect of this Experimental Traffic Regulation Order is to prohibit any motor vehicle, except eligible vehicles as agreed by Reading Borough Council, to enter into or proceed in the length of Crescent Road (between Wokingham Road and Bulmershe Road) from 8.15 – 9.00am and 2.45 – 3.30pm , Monday to Friday term time only. Crescent Road (between Wokingham Road and Bulmershe Road) shall become a pedestrian and cycle zone. The Order will come into operation on... MoreOpened 3 February 2022 -
S257 Modification Order consultation – Footpath 21A Reading
Public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic are recorded on Definitive Maps and Statements. These Maps and Statements provide conclusive evidence of the existence of public rights. Under Section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990, the Local Authority may make orders for the stopping up or diversion of a footpath, bridleway or restricted byway on receipt of an application. This type of application can only be made where the... MoreOpened 13 January 2022 -
Investing in Reading’s Future, Reading Borough Council budget consultation 2022/23
Reading Borough Council is consulting on its budget for the financial year 2022/23. We are inviting input from people who live and work in Reading, partners, local businesses, and people who come into Reading to use our services. The consultation is open from 21 December 2021 to 14 January 2022. If you require this consultation in another format such as large print, braille or in translation please email budget@reading.gov.uk MoreOpened 21 December 2021 -
Kenavon Drive play area refurbishment and landscape design
Reading Borough Council is inviting residents to have their say and vote on their preferred design for the refurbishment and improvement of Kenavon Drive Play Area. Kenavon Drive Play Area is benefiting from £100k s106 investment as part of a wider scheme of improvement works. The complete replacement and enlargement of this playground means it will benefit from new multi-units for all children, toddlers and juniors, a combination swing unit, play... MoreOpened 22 November 2021 -
Coley Safer Streets
The following survey is your chance to determine how Safer Streets funding awarded to Reading Borough Council will be spent in the Coley area. The funding was awarded by Thames Valley’s Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, who were successful in bidding to the Home Office, to address acquisitive crime in Coley (burglary, theft, robbery, theft from vehicles) and other local crime concerns. Following a Coley Safer Streets Fun Day held on 19 September, where we asked residents for... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
Active Travel Fund - Shinfield Road - Further Consultation
As set out in our Transport Strategy 2036, we want to make Reading a great place to live, work, study and play. Our vision is to develop a sustainable transport system that creates an attractive, green and vibrant town with neighbourhoods that promote healthy choices and wellbeing. We’ve secured more than £1 million through the Government’s Active Travel Fund to help us achieve this. As well as helping to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of everyone in... MoreOpened 26 October 2021 -
Community Safety Survey 2021
The purpose of this survey is to ask residents their views about crime and disorder and other local issues, to help identify priorities across Reading. The Safer Neighbourhood Forums are required to consult on priorities with a community safety focus every 2 years. MoreOpened 25 October 2021 -
Garrard Street -Traffic Regulation Order consultation
The Station Hill area redevelopment has been gaining momentum, with works recently commencing to demolish Garrard Street car park and commence construction work on the site that spans both sides of Garrard Street. It is expected that there will be a safety and operational need to restrict stopping/parking along the street for a number of years during the various phases of major construction work. It is recommended that, in seeking viable taxi feeder options for the... MoreOpened 14 October 2021 -
Church End Lane: School Keep Clear restrictions
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Church End Lane, north east of its junction with Neath Gardens. Should a pedestrian crossing be approved for installation at this location, then the existing ‘School Keep Clear’ markings will need to be moved. Please see the notice and drawing at the bottom of this page for the new proposed locations for these markings. MoreOpened 14 October 2021 -
Norcot Road zebra crossing consultation
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Norcot Road, close to its junction with Blundells Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all. MoreOpened 7 October 2021 -
Church End Lane zebra crossing consultation
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Church End Lane, north east of its junction with Neath Gardens. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all. MoreOpened 7 October 2021 -
Addington Road zebra crossing consultation
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) contributions have been made available to propose a new zebra crossing on Addington Road, between its junctions with Eastern Avenue and Erleigh Road. This proposal establishes the Councils commitment in providing quality pedestrian facilities and to improve mobility for all. MoreOpened 7 October 2021 -
Citizens' Panel recruitment
The Council's online citizens' panel has now been running for a number years, with members taking part in a variety of surveys and other methods of engagement. MoreOpened 6 October 2021 -
Consultation on proposed changes to the Local Council Tax Reduction scheme for Reading 2022/23
Reading’s Local Council Tax Reduction (LCTR) scheme began on 1 April 2013, when the Government abolished the national Council Tax Benefit Scheme. Our scheme helps “working age” people who have a low income, or no income, pay their Council Tax. Pensioners are protected under separate legislation, and are not affected by our scheme, or the proposed changes that are the subject of this consultation. MoreOpened 27 September 2021 -
Kidmore Road: zebra crossing
Reading Borough Council is proposing a new controlled pedestrian crossing (a zebra crossing) to support walking to Caversham Primary School, and to support pedestrians at all times of the day, in crossing the junction with Oakley Road. This proposal supports active, healthy travel in removing some of the barriers that may exist toward switching to a sustainable mode of transport. At the bottom of this page you will find a copy of the statutory notice for the zebra crossing, along... MoreOpened 19 August 2021 -
Reading Libraries Consultation
This consultation is now closed. We are developing a ‘vision’ for our library service to ensure it is forward looking, innovative and provides an excellent experience for everyone. We’ve set out a draft idea of what we hope to achieve and what we think our priorities should be. We need your help. We want to know more about how you use the library service, what you think of it, where you think our priorities should lie and what should be our future goals - for example, what... MoreOpened 9 August 2021 -
Residents survey 2021
The Council has commissioned Marketing Means to carry out our next residents survey. This asks about residents’ views of the Council, its services and the Borough. The survey will take place with a representative sample of residents, primarily by telephone, with limited in-street interviews, in August and September. Covid measures will be in place to ensure that the in-street interviews are conducted safely. MoreOpened 9 August 2021 -
Consultation on the Draft Design Guide to Shopfronts
Reading Borough Council is now consulting on a Draft Design Guide to Shopfronts SPD until 24th September 2021. With the new Local Plan having been adopted in November 2019, the Council is in the process of publishing a number of Supplementary Planning Document (SPDs) which give further guidance on the implementation of policies within the Local Plan. The Draft Design Guide for Shopfronts provides user-friendly guidance on how planning applications affecting shopfronts will be decided.... MoreOpened 30 July 2021
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