WE have rounded up some of Bracknell's most shocking, exciting and important stories from the past week.
Here are a few of the most significant stories readers should be aware of:
1. The ONE 'high risk' area in Bracknell with severely high Covid rates
The ONE 'high risk' area in Bracknell with severely high Covid rates
One Covid hotspot area has been revealed in Bracknell Forest with the highest number of confirmed cases.
An interactive map shows the seven–day rolling rate of new cases for the week ending February 2 in Bracknell Forest.
For the full story, click here.
2. The 18-hectares of land saved from hundreds of extra homes
The 18-hectares of land saved from hundreds of extra homes
EIGHTEEN hectares of land developers almost turned into more than 1,000 homes will be taken over by the council.
The Parks, off Nicholson Park road in Harmans Water, has been handed over by developers Taylor Wimpey.
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3. Landmark moment in town's regeneration as Bentalls gets set for demolition
Landmark moment in town's regeneration as Bentalls gets set for demolition
THE DEMOLITION of an iconic part of the town centre will go ahead this month, the council has confirmed.
Bentalls department store will be knocked down to make way for the development of The Deck, a new public space complete with shops, restaurants and leisure which will link Princess Square to The Lexicon.
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4. Council announces when new recycling bags will be released
Council announces when new recycling bags will be released
The Wokingham Borough Council’s new plastic bags, replacing the black recycling boxes currently used by residents, are to be issued to homes by the end of the month.
The council announced that the bags would start to be delivered to people's homes in Wokingham from February 22.
For the full story, click here.
5. Here's how much you will pay in council tax next year as 3.49 per cent hike announced
Here's how much you will pay in council tax next year as 3.49 per cent hike announced
RESIDENTS will pay an extra 3.49 per cent on their council tax next year to help pay for services around Bracknell Forest.
The proposed hike will mean band D households will pay around £1,403.19 a year.
For the full story, click here.
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