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Reading’s constituencies are changing and the Boundary Commission for England want to hear your views on their new proposals. Constituencies are changing to rebalance the number of electors each MP represents. Under the proposed changes, Reading will change from two constituencies (Reading West and Reading East) to three constituencies (Reading, Earley & Woodley and Mid Berkshire). Have your say in the consultation before 5 December. Continue reading Consultation on Reading’s parliamentary constituencies→

The Mayor of Reading, Cllr Rachel Eden, is working with local businesses and organisations to raise money for good causes in an online Mayoral Auction. A wide range of Reading-based businesses and organisations have already pledged lots which include a headshot photoshoot from Viva Photography, a set by The Eric Tildiss Function Band, guided walks, a range of hampers, champagne afternoon tea for two at the Roseate and a silhouette portrait session. Continue reading Mayor of Reading to host a Reading-themed online auction for chosen charities→

The partnership includes: Age UK Berkshire, Age UK Reading, Communicare and Reading Mencap – all have a successful track record of working with carers. Information, advice and support services for family carers in Reading and West Berkshire will be provided by the Reading & West Berkshire Carers Partnership from 1 November 2022:- Get support to help you in your caring role -Find local services and sources of help -Look after your health and wellbeing -Connect with other carers… Continue reading New service for carers – The Reading & West Berkshire Carers Partnership→

The Police and Crime Commissioner has launched an anonymous online survey, giving residents an opportunity to share their views and experiences of policing and crime. The survey asks for views about how safe residents feel in their local area, their experience of both crime and the police as well as questions on the future funding of policing. To complete the survey, please visit the PCC webpage at https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/survey. Continue reading Thames Valley PCC launches new online survey→

If you struggle to keep warm in winter you may be eligible for benefits, discounts and/or energy efficiency improvements to help with heating costs. -Priority Service Register -Winter Fuel Payment -Cold Weather Payment -Warm Home Discount Scheme -The £400.00 Energy Bills Support Scheme Discount -The Energy Company Obligation -Citizens Advice Reading Continue reading Help with heating costs→

Winter Watch is run by RBC and a number of local voluntary and health services to make sure that no-one suffers from cold in their homes during the winter months. The Winterwatch service is available to owner occupied, private, council and housing association residents. The Winterwatch team can provide general energy saving advice to help you and your household stay safe and warm through winter. The service is open all year round. Please call Winterwatch on 01189 373747 to arrange support. Continue reading Winter Watch – helping vulnerable families stay warm this winter→

-NHS mini health checks plus information and advice -Find out about local activities and support -Vaccination is protection, learn about accessing Covid 19 and Flu vaccines -Let us know how we can help this winter -Free refreshments and goodies. We look forward to seeing you there. Call 01183 341091 if you have any questions, spoken translation is available when you call. Continue reading Be well this winter – Come along to our community wellbeing pop ups in Reading this October!→

The Reading Green Wellbeing Network is a network of local providers delivering Green Care and nature-based interventions to people with a wide range of needs. We are proud to launch our new website full of resources for people in and around Reading. The site provides information on places where you can get involved in food growing, social and therapeutic horticulture, nature and conservation, gardening for health and wellbeing, mindful nature walks, and a variety of local community projects. Continue reading Reading Green Wellbeing Network launches new website→

News from Berkshire Community Foundation: With the cost of living crisis becoming a stark reality, presenting concerns for how you can afford to operate, we understand that charities and organisations need more help than ever before to keep going through the winter months. Thanks to our extraordinary donors, we are pleased to announce that applications for our winter funding round are now being invited. Continue reading Surviving Winter funding round now open→

Reading Borough Council has allocated £200,000 for small grants to the voluntary and community sector for the year 2022/23. The council is inviting applications for funding for community-led activities that support inclusion and connectivity for the most marginalised groups and most vulnerable adults and children in our communities. The funding is available to support the infrastructure and/or additional capacity needed by voluntary and community organisations to expand existing services, deliver services in a different way or to develop new activities. Continue reading Reading small grants fund 2022/23 (Round 2)→