The Ark Trust, ‘Empower Course’ meet local councillors
Adults with learning difficulties and autism met local councillors on 13 June 2018 as part of their ‘Empower’ course.
News
Local resident falls for Metropolitan Police fraud scam
The Public Protection Partnership (PPP) has recently seen an increase in the Metropolitan Police fraud scam. As June is national Scams Awareness Month, local resident Mrs A, tells her story to warn others of the dangers of scams.
Outstanding Ofsted for Larchwood
Children and young people with learning or physical disabilities in the borough are getting some of the best support of its kind in the country through respite care at Larchwood short break unit.
Incorrect news story on funerals
Bracknell Forest Council has complained to The Bracknell News regarding a factually incorrect story in this week's edition on public health funerals. The paper has accepted fault in its reporting and will print a full public apology.
Get involved in Bike Week - 9 to 17 June
Bike Week is a national celebration of cycling.
Whether it’s a means of getting to work or school, a trip to the local shops or just to visit friends, make Bike Week 2018 the year you get out on your bike!
96% of local food businesses hold food hygiene rating 3 or above
As part of National Food Safety Week (4 – 10 June 2018), the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) is partnering with the Food Standards Agency to shine a light on food safety.
Bracknell Forest Community Network supports residents
Since May 2017 the Bracknell Forest Community Network has supported nearly 200 people living with mental ill-health to develop their confidence, interests, hobbies, life skills and resilience.
Binfield car dealer sentenced for fraud
Mr Issa Abuissa who formerly operated a used car business under various names from his premises in Moor Lane, Binfield, was sentenced on 25 May 2018, after a jury at Reading Crown Court found him guilty of 14 counts of fraud.
Public health funerals - further information
We recognise the death of a loved one is a time for sensitivity and understanding and we would like to apologise for any confusion over the council’s policy on public health funerals that has arisen over the past few days, we are updating the information on our website as a priority to make it clearer so as to avoid further confusion. Please find some further information on the matter, along with a link to our Q&As below.
Meet Mr Men and Little Miss at The Lexicon this half term
Busy planning half term entertainment for the kids? Why not add a trip to The Lexicon to meet Mr Men and Little Miss to your schedule!