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Where in West Reading

We are working together with local people and service providers to bring about improvements to the local community. The focus of our work and activity is taking place in Southcote.

Listening to you
The results of the neighbourhood survey completed by local people has helped develop the Southcote Neighbourhood Plan which aims to make the lives of those living on the estate even better. The team is always keen to work with local people to find out what those living in the area want improved or changed, so please get in touch.

Join a Community Group
The teams meet with local service providers every 2 months and local people are encouraged to get involved, there are also a number of community groups that local people run which support local change and people are welcome to join. If you are interested in joining a group already set up or starting your own community group please call your local team who can help get you started.

Things we are working on

  • Your Community - keeping local people informed about current and new developments, activities and services provided in Southcote, encouraging them to get involved and influence local decisions
  • Children & Young People - supporting the Children’s Centre, Extended Schools and Youth Groups in providing services for children and young people including family parenting programmes
  • Money & Work - joint work to improve access to advice and information concerning money matters, employment, training and energy saving
  • Making Things Safer - encouraging local people to support and get involved with the local crime prevention groups, keeping local people informed of initiatives and opportunities to engage with the local neighbourhood police team
  • A Better Place to Live - working with local services and the community to bring about improvements to the local area including Coronation Square, local play parks, open spaces and blocks of flats
  • Being Healthy - joint working to develop gardening, healthy eating, health and physical activity programmes including first aid