New Braccan Walk youth hub complete
The transformation of Braccan Walk youth hub is now complete. What was once the ground floor of a car park has now been transformed into a modern and colourful youth centre for young people in Bracknell Forest.
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Update from council leader - 17 February
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He discusses the proposals for the 2021 to 2022 budget, and the positive news of a new community testing site in Sandhurst.
Sports Direct to open in Princess Square
The Lexicon has announced that Sports Direct will be opening a store in Princess Square later this year.
Update from council leader - 10 February
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He talks about the opening of 3 new testing sites in Bracknell Forest, and encourages residents to take part in The Lexicon's new community art project.
Bracknell Forest budget 2021 to 2022
Bracknell Forest Council’s budget proposals, including a suggested level of council tax, were approved by the council’s decision-making Executive on Tuesday 9 February 2021.
Community testing to start in Sandhurst this week
A new community testing site is set to open in Sandhurst this week, to allow residents most at risk of catching and spreading COVID-19 without knowing it, to start asymptomatic testing twice a week from Wednesday, 10 February.
Library service wins funding to tackle isolation
To tackle isolation and loneliness, the council’s library service has been awarded £14,000 of funding from the Reading Agency, the Arts Council of England, and its book supplier Bolinda.
Bentalls demolition to start following successful funding bid
More than £900,000 has been secured to bring down the old Bentalls store in Bracknell town centre, with work due to start in February.
Successful prosecution for illegal tree work
Two Bracknell residents and a local tree contractor have been prosecuted and fined a total of £9,428 for illegal work on a protected tree in Great Hollands South.
Update from council leader - 3 February
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He thanks residents who have been following the stay at home rules, and congratulates those who have taken part in The Young Health Champions programme.