Councillors concerned on impact of winter fuel payment cuts
Bracknell Forest Councillor Nick Allen is calling on a reversal of the winter fuel payment cuts as 16,000 pensioners in Bracknell are set to lose out.
Berkshire MPs show support for farmers protest
Berkshire MPs Jack Rankin and Clive Jones have shown support for farmers who protested in London yesterday over changes to inheritance tax rules.
Thousands sign petition to save music venue before demolition
Thousands of people are calling on Bracknell Forest Council's help to rehome The Acoustic Couch music venue.
New takeaway refused over concerns of resident obesity
A new takeaway has been barred from opening over concerns it would exacerbate health issues and obesity in a Priestwood.
Council speaks out on gender-neutral bathrooms row
Single-sex bathrooms are available for staff members at Bracknell Forest Council, after former employee Sarah Holman said she would sue over discrimination.
Work begins to warm Abri homes after year without insulation
Work has begun to install new insulation at Boyd Court in Bracknell by housing firm Abri after it was removed last winter.
Fines dished out for fly-tipping at recycling centres
Bracknell Forest Council has given out 19 fines in recent months over fly-tipping of mattresses, fridges and electrical appliances at recycling centres.
Bracknell MP holding assisted dying consultation this week
The MP for Bracknell would like to hear people’s views on whether to give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
Part of hotel to be converted into flats
This week’s planning round up features an extension for a dental surgery and a refusal of a new communications kiosk.
