Tribute to James (Jim) Finnie
It is with great fondness that we remember the life and contribution of James (Jim) Finnie - a Freeman of the Borough.
News
Are you up for the Dry January challenge?
Are you ready to put 2020 behind you? Why not start 2021 as you mean to go on and take part in Dry January?
Update on Bracknell Forest primary schools
As per the government’s announcement, all Bracknell Forest schools will be closed for face-to-face learning from Tuesday 5 January. Online learning will be made available to pupils.
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
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.