Safety Valve agreement confirmed

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed it will enter into a Safety Valve agreement with Bracknell Forest Council, until the end of the 2029 to 2030 financial year.
Pair of hands using building blocks of different shapes and colours to build a home

Bracknell Forest Local Plan adopted

A new Local Plan for Bracknell Forest was adopted this week, setting out where new homes, businesses and facilities could be located in the next 15 years.
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Happy Easter

Sunday 31 March is Easter Sunday, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Update from the Leader - 19 March

Since the Household Support Fund began, we have distributed over £2.5 million to households experiencing financial hardship. The scheme will continue to run until 30 September 2024.
Cllr Mary Temperton, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council

Hola Mohalla 2024

The Sikh festival Hola Mohalla is an annual festival, maybe the biggest event of the Sikh calendar.
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Happy Holi

On Monday 25 March many people across the world will begin their Holi celebrations, including some in Bracknell Forest.
Hands holding different colours of bright powder paint

Become a Homes for Ukraine host

The council’s migration team are holding an expression of interest event for potential Homes for Ukraine hosts.
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Town & Country

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