News: May 2026

Residents near to the Daler Rowney fire site are being asked not to clean up any debris that may have fallen on their homes, in their gardens, or on their vehicles as a precaution.

The next stage of the council’s Climate Change Strategy for 2025 to 2030 has been approved by Cabinet members, along with the actions for the coming year.

New steps have been agreed to further support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their families.

Following the fire at the Daler Rowney site, Peacock Lane yesterday, a number of homes were evacuated as a precaution due to smoke from the fire, which may have contained potentially harmful substances.

Young people are invited to have their say on the draft Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy.

Bracknell Forest Council is undertaking a public consultation on the submitted version of the Sandhurst Neighbourhood Plan.

Following thorough testing of an interim software solution for land searches, we are now able to carry out personal searches.

Bracknell Forest Council has been officially praised by local government peers for providing good quality services to residents.

Bridgewell supported living accommodation celebrated with its new residents recently, with an official opening ceremony on Monday 18 May.

The council’s Cabinet has formally reviewed the progress being made to improve SEND services in the borough, with a strong focus on better support for children and young people.

April was the Month of the Military Child, a month dedicated to helping people learn about children from armed forces families.

Families across Bracknell Forest will be invited to have their say on a new plan that will help make sure every child has access to the right education, in the right place, at the right time.