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.
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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.
Hall of Remembrance to stay closed
The Hall of Remembrance at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium remains closed to visitors until further notice.
Bracknell Forest placed in Tier 3
Due to a significant rise in the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the borough, Bracknell Forest has been placed in tier 3 ‘very high’ risk.
Tier 3 restrictions will come into force on Saturday 19 December.
Update from council leader - 16 December
Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, gives a weekly update.
He thanks school across the borough for keeping pupils as safe as possible, and reminds us of the new food waste service launching next year.
COVID Winter Grant launched
We have launched the COVID Winter Grant Scheme.
The grant can help towards:
- food
- gas bills
- electricity bills
Local photographers share their amazing snaps
The winning photos have been chosen in this year’s Bracknell Forest photo competition.
This year, we asked local amateur photographers to share how they’re staying safe and inspired.
Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition
Congratulations to the winner of the Mayor of Bracknell Forest's Christmas Card Competition.
Bracknell Forest schools update - 11 December
This morning Brakenhale school has taken the decision to move to online learning for today following a confirmed case of COVID-19.