News: September 2022

Funding to carry out energy efficiency work on a number of council buildings has been approved at a meeting of the Executive last night, Thursday 29 September, as part of the council’s pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Running Out of Time, the 24-hour a day running relay from Glasgow to Sharm el-Sheikh, will be passing through Bracknell Forest on Friday 7 October to raise awareness of climate change education.

Check out the range of wellbeing courses for adults on offer this autumn with the team at Bracknell Forest Adult and Community Learning.

The newly improved play area at Snaprails Park was opened to the public on Monday, 26 September, after being closed for refurbishment.

Bracknell Forest Libraries are introducing a tablet loan scheme to boost digital inclusion in the borough.

Following a large number of fires in bin lorries, residents are being urged to recycle their batteries correctly instead of putting them in their general waste or recycling bins.

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar.

In the next few weeks our current self-service system will be replaced with an alternative service. 

Our book of condolence in Princess Square will close today at 4.30pm.

The Royal Household has published further details of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday, 19 September at 11am.

The following places of worship will be open for prayers and reflection in memory of Her Majesty The Queen and residents are welcome to attend.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Her Majesty The Queen, will take place at St Michael and St Mary Magdalene Church, Easthampstead, on Sunday 18 September at 6pm and will be live streamed for residents.