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Microsoft Outlook outage

The council's email system has been affected by the global Microsoft Outlook outage. Please phone if you need to get in touch urgently.
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Local land charges review to be discussed

An independent review of lessons learned from the procurement and implementation of the Arcus Place business system, will be considered by Bracknell Forest Council’s Governance and Audit Committee next week.
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Private fostering

Private fostering is when a child is looked after by someone who is not a close relative. In some cases, parents must tell the council about this arrangement.
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Tackling climate change in Bracknell Forest

The Bracknell Forest climate change report for 2025 to 2026 shows the council has made substantial progress and the borough is moving closer to the aspiration of reaching net zero by as close to 2030 as possible.
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More council services under one roof

More council services will soon be located under one roof, following approval by Bracknell Forest Council’s Cabinet to dispose of a property at Waterside Park.
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