We are currently consulting on transport issues and possible improvements for Coley Park as part of the West Reading Transport Study. The study has been established to consider options to help alleviate future traffic pressures resulting in part from the residential development at the former...More
We plan to make changes to parking in some roads in the Redlands area by introducing, removing or amending existing waiting restrictions and parking places. These proposals are made in the interests of safety or in response to demand.
We invite considered feedback on these proposals.
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We plan to make changes to extend the bus only restriction along Minster Street overnight. These proposals are made in the interests of safety or in response to demand.
We invite considered feedback on these proposals.
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We plan to make changes to town centre parking by introducing, removing or amending existing waiting restrictions and parking places. These proposals are made in the interests of safety or in response to demand.
We invite considered feedback on these proposals.
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We plan to make changes to existing waiting restrictions and parking places on Highmoor Road. These proposals are made in the interests of safety or in response to demand.
We invite considered feedback on these proposals.
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We are proposing 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.
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Superfast Berkshire Broadband Phase 3 (a project helping to improve Superfast Broadband Infrastructure across Berkshire) is now underway as all 6 Berkshire councils seek to confirm the intervention area where public funds can be invested to increase superfast coverage in the remaining gaps across...More
We want to know what you think about some possible changes to the charges we make for using the services provided by Deputy Office. We are interested in hearing from:
customers of the deputy office,
their family, friends and circle of support,
advocates and community...More
The Health and Wellbeing Board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of a Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan for the local area.
The draft 2017-2020 Strategy sets out how the Health and Wellbeing Board plans to realise its vision for ‘a healthier...More
Overview
In April 2013 Government changed legislation allowing authorities to set the level of discount for empty properties.
Which exemptions were affected by the proposed Government changes?
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What is the Council Tax Support Scheme?
The Council Tax Support Scheme helps people who have a low income, or no income, to pay their Council Tax bills. Reading’s local Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme began on 1 April 2013, when the Government abolished the national Council Tax Benefit...More
A consultation period has now commenced for proposed changes to Year 7 admissions policy for Day applicants for 2018 entry. The consultation seeks views on the proposed changes. The consultation period will run from 1st December 2016 and will end on 12th January 2017. This is the statutory 6...More
In 2013 the Government introduced the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Reading Borough Council adopted the legislation and licensed a small number of individuals and dealers.
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 does not require a council to have a policy, however recent legal advice...More
The Governing Body of Reading Girls’ School’s have recommended the following changes to the Admissions Policy for 2018:
Removal of a redundant www link
Added a sibling criterion (item 4)
In Late Applications replaced “for good reasons” with “exceptional...More
We have decided to consult on a change to UTC Reading's PAN. The consultation period will run from Friday 16 December 2016 to Friday 27 January 2017 at 5pm.
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We are a secondary Academy in Reading. In developing this admissions policy, we are seeking to: provide a core of consistency on aspects that will reflect our vision and values; while aligning with local arrangements so that parents/carers of potential pupils can more easily navigate their...More
We are consulting on our admissions criteria with effect from September 2018. The change to our admissions criteria is that will no longer allocate 10% of the cohort on the basis of Sports Aptitude, but instead the whole cohort will be allocated on the same basis as outlined in our Admissions...More
For September 2018 onwards, REAch2 Trustees would like consistent arrangements to operate across all our existing schools. We are therefore consulting on a Trust-wide policy on admissions for school year 2018/19.
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A consultation period has now commenced for proposed changes to Year 7 and Year 12 Admissions Policies for 2018 entry. The consultation seeks views on the proposed changes.
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The Council is committed to delivering effective support for people experiencing domestic abuse whilst ensuring best use of reducing resources. It is a clear priority to provide refuge beds to help meet both the local and national need, but the Council also needs to ensure that local services are...More
The Council is under extreme financial pressure as a result of cuts in Government funding, while facing an increasing demand for essential services for vulnerable children and adults.
Unfortunately, this means we must make some very difficult decisions to ensure we can continue to meet our...More
As required by the regulations, the Governing Body of Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is conducting a consultation on its proposed Admissions Arrangements, and Sixth Form Admissions Arrangements for the school year 2018-2019. The consultation period runs for a minimum of 6 weeks.
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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.
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The Council is facing extreme financial pressures on all our budgets. As a result we are being forced to make some very tough decisions about the services we provide, including Adult Social Care Services.
We already have made significant savings in adult social care by changing the way we...More
Reading Borough Council is asking for the views of service users, members of the public and stakeholders, on the proposed remodelling of Children’s Centres. The feedback from this consultation will be considered by Councillors in Spring 2017.
This document sets out the proposal for...More
The Council is currently facing a very serious budget challenge. There has been significant loss of Revenue Support Grant from central Government with a reduction of £57.5m between 2011/12 and 2019/20; £49.1m of this has been lost already. This has put major pressure on the Council’s budget...More