Councillors to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests they may have in relation to the items for consideration.

To consider any requests received by the Monitoring Officer pursuant to Standing Order 42, for consideration of matters falling within the Committee’s Powers & Duties which have been subject of Decision Book reports.

A report updating on Phase 2 of the roll out of the food waste collection service to high and low-rise flats in the Borough.

A report updating on the progress made on the actions contained in the Allotment Action Plan and on the uptake of Self-Management practices across the Council’s allotment sites.

A report introducing Reading’s Community Safety Partnership’s new Domestic Violence and Safe Accommodation Strategy.

A report introducing Reading’s Community Safety Partnership’s new Community Safety and Serious Violence Strategy.

A report on changes to legislation and Government Guidance that impacts on a Social Landlord’s response to a complaint, Reading Borough Council Housing Services’ compliance with the new Complaints Handling Code published by the Housing Ombudsman, and any changes in process required. 

A report providing information on the achievements of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme over the past two and half years and what it aims to deliver in the remaining 16 months of the programme.

An update on the progress of the Street Art Advisory Panel and its next steps.