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Reading Borough Council retweeted
Our NHS and social care services must be there for all of us, at every stage of life.
@YvetteCooperMP visited Charles Clore Court to see how they are helping older people live independently, with support when they need it.
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
The #M4 in #Berkshire remains closed in both directions between J10 (#A329M, #Wokingham) and J11 (#Reading) for emergency works by @ssencommunity after a nearby power line pylon was damaged by a falling tree.
More information via the link here - nationalhighways.co.uk/trave…
Reading Borough Council retweeted
From April, a new Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave will provide up to 52 weeks of leave for fathers and partners whose partner dies before their child’s first birthday - read more about the changes at gov.uk/government/news/stron…
Reading Borough Council retweeted
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Rain that will affect Berkshire.
The Weather Warning is currently due to be in place from 6am tomorrow (Friday, 14 November) until 6am on Saturday, 15 November.
Reading Borough Council retweeted
Update: this incident is now resolved
Thank you for your patience in avoiding the area while we dealt with this incident.
Local businesses and road networks will be returning to normal as crews leave the scene.
Reading Borough Council retweeted
We are currently in attendance at an incident in Cardiff Road, Reading.
There is a cordon in place so please avoid the area. If you live or work in the area, please keep windows and doors closed. More to follow.
rbfrs.co.uk/incidents/uncate…
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
🚗🛠️ PCC @matthew_barber launches Vehicle Crime and Tool Theft campaign
We are working with @ThamesVP, partners, retailers and hoteliers to raise awareness of precautions residents can take to help reduce the risk.
More details 👉 thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/vehi…
Reading Borough Council retweeted
We witnessed a truly special moment this week as Marcia, Trevor, and Heather visited our pop-up exhibition We Were There: A Caribbean Story. They recreated their original childhood photo which features in our Routes to Reading display 💛 #BlackHistoryMonth #RoutesToReading
ALT A photograph showing two black women (Marcia and Heather) standing either side of a black man (Trevor) with his arms crossed. All three are wearing jeans and jumpers. They are standing in front of a museum display with a photo of the three of them as children, in the same position and pose. The original photograph has been circled in red with a red arrow pointing towards the three siblings to highlight the connection.
Reading Borough Council retweeted
From 1 October 2025 this account will no longer be active as Brighter Futures for Children has now moved back into Reading Borough Council. You will find key children's services updates at @ReadingCouncil or you can follow us on Facebook (BFfCChild) for regular updates.
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
Short breaks for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities in Reading this October half-term are now available.
Details of activities are on the Reading SEND Local Offer page here:
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#rdguk #SEND #ShortBreaks
Reading Borough Council retweeted
Thinking ahead to October Half Term?
We will have some great family activities - including our Rat and Bat Trail, Digi workshops and Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Abbey Gateway!
rdguk.info/Family_Fun_at_Rea…
#RDG #RDGUK #FamilyFun #RatAndBatTrail #ReadingAbbeyGateway
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
Beware:
If you get a text about "Winter Fuel Payment" it is a scam
Winter Fuel Payments are made automatically, you do not need to do anything
Report suspicious texts at stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.…
ALT A stylised graphic warning about a scam message that features a warning about the scam and an alert symbol on the face of a mobile phone. The message included in the graphic is repeated in the post.
Reading Borough Council retweeted
The summer issue of Reading #SEND Local Offer newsletter is now available online. Packed with information including blogs from leaders in Reading children's services, latest news, what’s on over the summer holidays, and so much more!
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
🚨 Spike in Doorstep Scams Across the UK 🚪
🛑 Report incidents to Citizens Advice: 0808 223 1133
🔒 Learn how to protect yourself:
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Reading Borough Council retweeted
In 2024 alone, 249 lives were lost to accidental drowning across the UK and Ireland.
On Tuesday, 17 June, RLSS UK will host an event at Westminster with MPs and partners to highlight the urgent need for water safety education in schools.
#DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW #RLSSUK
Reading Borough Council retweeted
At one of the most difficult times in their lives, siblings going into care are #BetterTogether
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Because family isn’t just important — it’s everything.
Enquire via lafosteringse.org.uk or readingfostering.co.uk.
#fostering #FCF25 #SouthEastFostering #rdguk
Reading Borough Council retweeted
Thank you to everyone who came along to #ForburyFiesta today. We hope you had an amazing time. Please let us know:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #rdguk – at Reading, England
Reading Borough Council retweeted
The wonderful Universal Voices choir have started the entertainment on the main stage at #ForburyFiesta. There's lots more to come! #rdguk – at Reading, England
Reading Borough Council retweeted
🕒Only 2 days to go! Your views shape the future of our community — don’t miss your chance to have your say.
Complete the residents’ survey
➡️bit.ly/ResSurvey2025
#YourVoiceMatters #DigitalInclusion #Digital #4G #streaming
Reading Borough Council retweeted
Our #RootedInReading tree is blooming lovely! 🌸
Could you help keep a child in care rooted here to help them blossom into their future?
☀️ readingfostering.co.uk
☎️ 0300 131 2797
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