£20 million in repairs to council houses welcomed - despite budget reduction
A £20 million programme of repairs and maintenance to Reading council houses has been welcomed, despite a million-pound reduction in its budget.
Local Democracy Reporter
Local Democracy Reporter for Reading Borough Council
Local Democracy Reporter for Reading Borough Council
A £20 million programme of repairs and maintenance to Reading council houses has been welcomed, despite a million-pound reduction in its budget.
A plan to transform a historic building containing a bed and breakfast and a café into a new hotel in Reading town centre has been put on hold.
The success of the Elizabeth Line has been celebrated in Reading, with a call for quicker train services between the town and London being relayed.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on the Christmas lights and decorations in Reading town centre, it has been revealed.
The toy library service which allows parents and carers to hire toys and games for children to play with in Reading is set to move.
A leading communications company and other businesses could soon be using the skies above Reading as a 'drone super highway' in the future.
Work is set to begin on a new gym run by the massive JD Sports company next to a bargain store in Reading.
More than £20 million is being spent on improving council housing throughout Reading, with projects to fit new windows, kitchens and bathrooms.
Progress is being made on building nearly 550 council homes and flats at sites across Reading.
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