Place Directorate annual actions

Priority one: Engaged and healthy communities​

To help create opportunities where people can succeed, be happy and feel safe.

Find out more about our plans for engaged and healthy communities.

Goal 1: Children have quality education and opportunities to fulfil their potential
 

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
COM.1.29 Develop the Healthy Schools approach, collaborating with schools, early years and family hubs to implement targeted healthy initiatives for priority groups 31 March 2027 Public Health Principal Health and Wellbeing Strategy

Goal 4: The diverse and growing population is healthy and active

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
COM.4.01 Increase referrals and uptake of smoking cessation services among communities with higher prevalence 31 March 2027 Public Health Principal Health and Wellbeing Strategy
COM.4.02 Implement and monitor strategic action plans for Whole System Approach to Healthy Weight 31 March 2027 Public Health Principal Health and Wellbeing Strategy
COM.4.04 Implement the Building Safety Regulator changes to the Building Control Service, maintaining business continuity 31 March 2027 Head of Building Control and Land Charges Not applicable
COM.4.05 Deliver and increase participation in Bikeability training, including for young cyclists 31 March 2027 Transport Strategy Manager Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Equality Scheme
COM.4.07 Maintain the uptake of NHS health checks alongside quality assurance 31 March 2027 Public Health Principal Health and Wellbeing Strategy
COM.4.08 Deliver the Healthy Child Programme through Public Health's Commissioning responsibility for 0 to 19 services 31 March 2027 Public Health Principal Health and Wellbeing Strategy
COM.4.09 Develop a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2026 to 2036 31 March 2027 Director of Public Health Equality Scheme

Goal 5: Community development and spaces encourage a cohesive and engaged community.

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
COM.5.10 Work with Crown Estate to explore funding opportunities to improve the Look Out offer 31 March 2027 Head of Natural Estates Not applicable

Goal 6: Residents have a safe and affordable place to live

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
COM.6.07 Feasibility work to enhance safety on school routes, for annual capital work programme 31 March 2027 Highway Engineering Manager Local Transport Plan

Priority 2: Thriving and connected economy​

Upskilling residents will open more opportunities to work within the borough, strengthening our economy.

Find out more about our plans for a thriving and connected economy.

Goal 1: Resident skills are enhanced, meeting local employment needs

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ECN.1.06 Deliver the Youth Employment Hub, supporting residents in receipt of Universal credit to move closer to employment, training, volunteering or education 31 March 2027 Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Economic Strategy
ECN.1.07 Support the delivery of the Berkshire wide Connect to Work programme. Enabling residents experiencing barriers to employment experiencing physical and mental health challenges. 31 March 2027 Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Economic Strategy

Goal 2: Bracknell town centre continues to thrive and be a destination of choice

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ECN.2.08 Progress demolition of High Street Car Park (part of Southern Gateway) 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Property Services Assets and Neighbourhood Programme (Business Change), JV Steering Board
ECN.2.10 Encourage Realty Income to develop proposals to progress with the plans to develop the site previously known as 'the Deck' 31 March 2027 Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Economic Strategy

Goal 3: Bracknell town centre continues to thrive and be a destination of choice

Reference Goal Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ECN.3.01 3 Lead the Neighbourhood Regeneration and Asset Programme to further enhance local amenities and generate savings 31 March 2027 Executive Director, Place Business Change

Goal 4: Businesses have the space, environment, and support to adapt and grow

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ECN.4.02 Minimise disruption caused by street and road works on strategic and key local routes 31 March 2027 Traffic Manager Traffic Management Act 2004 Part 2 s16, The Network Management Duty
ECN.4.03 Continue to deliver the Economic Strategy Action Plan, monitoring progress and addressing areas of concern with the Bracknell Forest Economic Partnership (BFEP) 31 March 2027 Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Climate Change Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Economic Strategy
ECN.4.08 Support Bracknell Forest Economic Partnership development, provide a more prominent business voice for borough 31 March 2027 Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Economic Strategy

Priority 3: Green and sustainable environment​

To further encourage all residents to make the most of our brilliant local environment, whilst making sure ​that it is sustainable for the future.

Find out more about our plans for a green and sustainable environment.

Goal 2: Our green spaces and parks foster sustainability, biodiversity, and wellbeing

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ENV.2.04 Review of the Tree Strategy with consultation on any key changes 31 March 2027 Head of Natural Estates Not applicable
ENV.2.05 Finalise Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure off setting strategy and adopt the Supplementary Planning Document 31 March 2027 Infrastructure and Implementation Team Manager Local Plan, Climate Change Strategy 

Goal 3: Local transport networks provide choice in travel

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ENV.3.02 Increase promotion of bus travel including submission of Bus Service Improvement Plan 31 March 2027 Transport Strategy Manager Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy
ENV.3.04 Deliver improvements to EV charge points through Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fund 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Highways and Transport Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy
ENV.3.05 Deliver improvements in council staff and operational use of electric vehicle charge points at Time Square 31 March 2027 Assistant Director Property Asset Management Strategy

Internal priority: Ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation

The Council Plan sets out a fourth priority to be an ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation. This will enable ​us to achieve our goals.

Find out more about our plans for an ambitious, resilient and sustainable organisation.

Goal 1: We deliver quality services, seeking ways to improve

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.1.37 Deliver the action plan in relation to the contraventions identified by the Building Safety Regulator's inspection report 2025, including improved compliance reporting and managerial oversight 31 March 2027 Head of Building Control Not applicable

Goal 2: We prioritise finances effectively, delivering value for money

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.2.03 Identify flexible receipts disposals and sell properties to achieve capital receipts target 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Property Services Business Change, Asset Management Strategy, Commercial Property Investment Plans
ORG.2.05 Adopt new technology to improve resilience and efficiency of the highway network 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Highways and Transport Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy
ORG.2.06 Use increased capital funding for planned highway work to reduce pressure on reactive work 31 March 2027 Highway Engineering Manager Local Transport Plan
ORG.2.16 Create a repository of resources and training modules to upskill officers to use data, evidence and insights to inform and evaluate programmes of work, services and interventions across the organisation 31 March 2027 Local Authority Research Practitioner  Not applicable

Goal 3: We lead in reducing our carbon footprint

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.3.01 Incorporate low carbon opportunities within highway network activities 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Highways and Transport Local Transport Plan, Climate Change Strategy

Goal 4: We work directly and jointly with residents

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.4.07 Lead public engagement on Supplementary Planning Documents for Parking Standards, Masterplans, Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure and Planning Obligations 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Planning Borough Local Plan, Equality Scheme
ORG.4.11 Scoping work and evidence gathering to support preparation of a new Local Plan, including procurement of Joint Green Belt Assessment, Employment Land Review (ELR) and Retail and Commercial Leisure Needs Study 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Planning Local Plan
ORG.4.12 Preparation of a Design Code including internal scoping work to identify areas to be covered and early procurement process to appoint consultants to develop and test codes including public engagement 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Planning Local Plan

Goal 5: Our workforce is stable, connected, skilled and motivated

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.5.06 Deliver a targeted Continuous Professional Development programme aligned to the Building Inspector Competency Framework, including specialist training on new building safety regulations 31 March 2027 Head of Building Control Not applicable

Goal 6: Our partnerships maximise resources and skills

Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ORG.6.08 Develop a formal agreement with local academic institutions to facilitate research and evaluation to support the evidence-led organisation programme of work 31 March 2027 Local Authority Research Practitioner  Not applicable