Using parks and open spaces responsibly
The parks and countryside service want residents to enjoy their time outdoors. They are sharing information about using parks and open spaces responsibly and in line with social distancing guidelines.
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Mobile testing unit for pre-booked COVID-19 tests
A COVID-19 mobile testing unit for pre-booked tests will be located in the car park of Easthampstead House (access via The Ring, Weather Way in the town centre) between 10:30am and 4:30pm on:
- Monday 4 May
- Tuesday 5 May
- Wednesday 6 May
Brants Bridge suspension of minor injury and illness services
NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has announced that the minor injury and illness services at Bracknell Urgent Care Centre (Brants Bridge) will be temporarily suspended from the end of Friday 1 May.
A message for residents from the council Leader
Read the first of a series of weekly updates from Cllr Paul Bettison, OBE, Leader of the council.
He will be sharing the work of the council during the coronavirus pandemic.
Important work of council employees recognised during COVID-19
We will be sharing examples of how staff have been working around the clock to keep the borough’s key services running throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bracknell Forest gears up for Ramadan at home
Ramadan, which is expected to begin from Thursday 23 April, is the most holy month of the year for Muslims.
We wish our Muslim communities Ramadan Mubarak and look at how to continue the traditions and community spirit of Ramadan at home.
Local community donates personal protective equipment
Bracknell Forest businesses, community groups, schools and residents have donated hundreds of items of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the past few days.
We are still keen to hear from community groups and businesses which may be able to donate PPE.
Urgent appeal for personal protective equipment
We urgently need extra supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, to make sure our key workers do not run low on vital items.
Supporting vulnerable residents this Easter weekend
As the long weekend approaches, we are urging residents to virtually check in with vulnerable friends or family members and support them if they need it.
Borough’s schools rally together to support the NHS
Schools across the borough have joined forces to support the local coronavirus effort by providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for use by front line NHS staff.