News: August 2021

The vision for Bracknell town centre’s overarching regeneration took another big step forward last week when planning permission to comprehensively redevelop the Coopers Hill site was granted.

Amateur photographers have until Friday 5 November to take part in a free to enter competition that celebrates the borough’s natural wonders.

Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council gives his weekly update.

Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council gives his weekly update.

While Bracknell Forest slept over the last 2 nights, our amazing installation team have been working hard building our Bracknell Forest Giants ready for Friday!

The Children’s Social Care team at Bracknell Forest Council has been praised for its hard work and dedication, following a thorough inspection by Ofsted in July this year.

Changes to self-isolation rules are being introduced. From 16 August, people who have been double jabbed or anyone aged under 18, no longer need to self- isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case.

Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.

Year 11 pupils across Bracknell Forest are celebrating today as they receive their GCSE results, following a long period of challenge and uncertainty.

An exciting new opportunity for those living with mental health issues, addiction or seeking accommodation has launched in Bracknell Forest.

Today is a chance for families across Bracknell Forest to celebrate as students receive their final Key Stage 5 grades that they richly deserve, following nearly 18 months of uncertainty.

To help reduce fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency for Bracknell Forest residents, the council has teamed up with Affordable Warmth Solutions (AWS) and Cadent Gas to replace electric storage heaters with gas central heating in the most energy inefficient homes.