Bracknell Forest remains tier 1 ‘medium risk’
Bracknell Forest currently remains as a tier 1 ‘medium risk’ from COVID-19 area.
The local situation being continuously reviewed by council public health experts.
News: October 2020
Update from council leader - 28 October
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He calls on all of us to protect our loved ones amid rising positive COVID-19 cases.
Bracknell Forest Council's statement on free school meals
Read our response on free school meals.
Bracknell Forest plans the future with local businesses
The impact of COVID-19 on Bracknell Forest businesses, how to boost the local economy and aspirations for the borough were all on the agenda earlier this month as part of a virtual business event.
Owlsmoor Primary School temporary closure
Owlsmoor Primary School closed on Thursday (22 October) and will remain closed today (23 October) as a member of staff has tested positive for COVID-19.
Youth Council join the fight against Coronavirus
Bracknell Forest Youth Council take to the town centre to help encourage residents to wear face coverings and stick to social distancing guidelines.
Protect your loved ones amid rising COVID-19 cases
Residents are being urged to make sure they are doing everything possible to protect their family and friends from COVID-19 amid rising infection rates in the borough.
Become a community information champion
To help residents stay up-to-date with the latest factual information on COVID-19 and its impact on the borough, we are launching a community information champion scheme.
Kaspa’s scoops five-star hygiene rating
A Bracknell dessert parlour has scooped a five-star rating for hygiene and has been commended by environmental health experts for its new and updated COVID-19 control measures.
A makeover for Savernake Park
A project to improve Savernake Park in Crown Wood for both residents and wildlife, got underway last week.
Improving services for those leaving care
Recommendations aimed at improving services for care leavers in the borough, were supported at the meeting of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Commission last night. (Tues, 13 October).
COVID-19 update for Ranelagh school
There have been 2 positive COVID-19 cases at Ranelagh School over the past 14 days, one staff member and one student. The individuals are self-isolating, as are their close contacts.