Bracknell Forest schools – January return information
The council is providing further clarity on the return of pupils to the borough’s schools in January following the education secretary’s announcement on 30 December
News: December 2020
Return to school update - 30 December
Following this afternoons announcement by Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, we can confirm that all Bracknell Forest primary schools will return the week starting 4 January 2021.
Update from council leader - 30 December
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
This week he wishes us a happy New Year, and reminds us to stay inside and celebrate with our household or support bubble.
Dr Ani's message about soaring COVID-19 cases
Dr Aniruddh Shenoy who is working with our shared public health team has asked people to “Imagine having to make that phone call, the one to tell relatives that there is no hope, the end is near".
105 year old resident thanks NHS for vaccine
Sandhurst resident and community volunteer, 105-year-old Margaret Schaap, has spoken of her heartfelt thanks for the NHS after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine through a GP-led service in Bracknell.
Update from council leader - 23 December
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He urges residents to follow tier 4 restrictions, and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas.
Christmas opening times - 23 December 2020 to 2 January 2021
Over Christmas and New Year we will be running amended opening hours for our phone lines.
We will be closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and New Year's day. View our timetable for opening hours on other days.
Help protect employees against COVID-19
With infection rates at 319.1, Bracknell Forest Council is urging local businesses to help with the fight against COVID-19.
What are you doing to stop COVID-19 spreading?
Tessa Lindfield, Strategic Director of Public Health, Berkshire East has today asked people to think about what they’re doing to follow the rules and stop COVID-19 spreading.
Bracknell Forest tier 4 restrictions and Christmas bubbles
Bracknell Forest residents must stay at home and stick to new tier 4 restrictions from Sunday 20 December.
They must not form Christmas bubbles.
Bracknell Forest to move to tier 4
Following the Government announcement this afternoon, Bracknell Forest will move into tier 4 from tomorrow, Sunday 20 December.
Free COVID packs given out in Crowthorne
To help keep shoppers safe in the run up to Christmas, the council had a number of people out and about in Crowthorne last week to offer COVID-19 support and advice.