The council has completed improvements at a dozen play areas, parks and other open spaces in the last 15 months.

Reading Borough Council (RBC) last year committed to spend £1.6m between 2019 and 2022.

More than £375,000 of work at 13 sites has been completed since a section 106-funded (s106) program was approved by Reading Borough Council (RBC) in March 2018.

In a separate scheme, work has begun or will start soon at six parks and play areas funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), approved by councillors following a public consultation last year.

A total of 22 sites in Reading are being revamped as part of the two ongoing schemes.

The schemes include provision of new play equipment, with a focus on accessibility, as well as maintenance work and installing new outdoor gyms.

S106 agreements are negotiated, legally enforceable obligations between local authorities and developers.

The CIL was introduced in 2010 to help local councils secure the revenue needed to handle the impact of new property developments.

The funds can be spent on projects such as improving local transport links or helping to build new schools or GP surgeries.

Councillors will discuss the progress of both projects at the HNL committee on Wednesday, July 3.

The sites RBC has completed work at are: Arthur Newberry Park, Balmore Walk, Blagrave Recreation Ground, Clayfield Copse, Fobney Island, Katesgrove School Play Area, Kensington Road Recreation Ground, Robert Hewett Recreation Ground and Palmer Park.

Work is yet to be completed, or has not begun, at: Cintra Park, Forbury Gardens, Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground, Eldon Square, Rabson’s Recreation Ground Play Area, Thames Parks, Prospect Park, Coley Recreation Ground and Victoria Recreation Ground.