Resources Directorate annual actions

Annual actions set out specific activity to be undertaken in the next year. They complement and build on existing strategies.

Priority 1: 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

Annual actions for 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.1.30 Support delivery of year 2 of the SEND improvement programme.   31 March 2027 Assistant Director: Corporate Improvement and Innovation SEND strategy, Business Change

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

Annual actions for 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.6.08 Continue sales activity for Market Street Site redevelopment by the Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership (Joint Venture), including 48% of affordable homes 31 March 2027 Corporate Relationship Manager Joint Venture Business Plan
COM.6.09 Cabinet agreement for a development proposal for surplus land at the depot for affordable housing 31 March 2027 Corporate Relationship Manager Joint Venture Business 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

Annual actions for 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.2.09 Support young people in Bracknell Forest through careers events focused on local government   31 March 2027 Assistant Director: HR, OD and Payroll Not applicable

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

Annual actions for 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.2.09 Continue to support the demolition of High Street Car Park (part of Southern Gateway) 31 March 2027 Corporate Relationship Manager Assets and Neighbourhood Programme (Business Change), JV Steering Board

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 1: There is collective action to address and adapt to the climate and biodiversity emergency

Annual actions for there is collective action to address and adapt to the climate and biodiversity emergency
Reference Annual actions (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027) Due date Lead officer Related strategies or underpinning principles
ENV.1.10 Promote the use of the Social Value Policy in procurement activities 31 March 2027 Head of Corporate Procurement Social Value Policy, Climate Change Strategy
ENV.1.11 Introduce a local climate bond to provide alternative funding for approved capital programme schemes that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions  30 June 2026 Executive Director: Resources Climate Change 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

Annual actions for 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.1.02 Enable delivery of business change programme's 2026 to 2027 savings and non-financial benefits 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Corporate Improvement and Innovation Medium Term Financial Strategy, Business Change
ORG.1.26 Lead Corporate Improvement Programmes to successfully deliver financial and non-financial benefits 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Corporate Improvement and Innovation Business Change 

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

Annual actions for 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.2.07 Make sure spending is within approved budget, monitored through monthly reporting to DMTs and CMT 31 March 2027 Assistant Director, Chief Accountant Medium Term Financial Strategy