Residents’ COVID-19 impact survey
Later this month, a number of residents in the borough will have the opportunity to share their experiences about how the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact their lives.
News
EU Settlement Scheme deadline under 100 days away
With less than 100 days until the EU Settlement Scheme deadline, EU citizens living in Bracknell Forest are being reminded that they must apply now to continue living and working in the UK.
Brownlow Hall testing site temporary closure
The rapid test site at Brownlow Hall, Warfield will be temporarily closed for 2 weeks between Monday, 5 April and Friday, 16 April due to roadworks in the area. Anyone requiring asymptomatic testing during this period can attend one of the other 5 testing sites within the borough.
Free webinars to help businesses reopen safely
The Government’s plan to gradually ease lockdown restrictions means that non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality, personal care and other sectors are currently expected to reopen on 12 April.
Update from council leader - 31 March
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He discusses the easing of national restrictions and the 'stay at home' rule ending.
Workplace testing programme expands
Employers who have more than 10 staff will now be able to offer their employees free, rapid and regular COVID-19 tests that can be taken at home.
Support after shielding
In line with government guidance, from Thursday 1 April, clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) residents no longer need to shield and can follow national restrictions in place for everyone to stay safe.
Community collect sites for home COVID-19 tests open
From Monday 29 March the rapid test centres in Bracknell Forest will be offering a community collect service for home kits alongside the current rapid test service.
Rapid test site opens in Bracknell town centre
A new rapid testing site is opening in Bracknell town centre on Tuesday, 30 March to enable people who work in, or visit the town centre for a permitted reason, to have regular asymptomatic lateral flow testing.
The new site at One Lexicon (High View House) will offer asymptomatic testing from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
There is still time to complete Census 2021
Census day was last Sunday (21 March), but it is vital those who have not yet completed their census, do so as soon as possible.