Progress on ambitious plans for 362 new affordable Council homes
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Progress on ambitious plans for 362 new affordable Council homes
• Another 362 affordable Council homes set to be delivered by 2029 89 of those to be completed this financial year at three sites Council ambition is to increase housing stock to let to tenants at social rents
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 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Bracknell Forest Pride 2026 announces final line-up• vibrant day of celebration and inclusion is returning to the town centre. |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday People urged to leave 999 lines clear as extreme heat puts pressure on crews• People in Berks and Bucks are being urged to keep 999 lines clear for life-threatening emergencies during the heatwave. |
 | Reading Borough Council Newstoday Reading’s new Central Library opens Thursday• New Location New Chapter Invitation to come and explore the new venue |
 | Bracknell News — Newstoday Bracknell council not pursuing 'sanctuary' status after public confusion• Bracknell Forest Council will not be pursuing Council of Sanctuary status. |
Bracknell Newstoday Former Wokingham cinema and bingo hall 'The Ritz' for sale for £999,999• Get the latest Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot and surrounding areas news, sport and entertainment. |
 | Reading Borough Council Newstoday New community garden to bring people together in Whitley Wood• New community garden will see local residents socialise and learn new skills Scheme is partnership between the Council, Morgan Sindall and Freely Fruity Morgan Sindall support is commitment to social value whilst building 42 new affordable homes for the Council at Hexham Road |
Bracknell Newstoday Newcomer curry restaurant in Ascot up for award• Get the latest Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot and surrounding areas news, sport and entertainment. |
 | Bracknell Forest Council newstoday Cabinet agrees new steps to improve SEND communication• Source check from Bracknell Forest Council news: "Cabinet agrees new steps to improve SEND communication" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
 | Bracknell Forest Council newstoday Updated climate change action plan approved• Source check from Bracknell Forest Council news: "Updated climate change action plan approved" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
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Reading planning applicationstoday Homeowner's guide to the planning process• Source check from Reading planning applications: "Homeowner's guide to the planning process" is included for today's local briefing because it may affect residents, records, services, travel, planning, events or local decisions. |
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