West Berkshire awarded national tourism status, boosting local businesses & access to accredited funding. West Berkshire Gains National Tourism Status from VisitEngland West Berkshire now has national tourism status, as have other local councils. VisitEngland gave West Berkshire the award, called Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). West Berkshire is now on the tourism map and…
Homebase in Bracknell closes, sparking varied reactions from local shoppers regarding product preferences and location. Bracknell Homebase Shuts Down Reactions Mixed Among Shoppers Homebase sits on Wokingham Road. It has supplied Bracknell with home items for years. Closures shocked people after their troubles in November. The Range bought up to seventy Homebase stores. CDS Superstores…
Discover affordable family fun in Bracknell Forest this February break! Enjoy outdoor adventures, library events, and more. Bracknell Forest Half Term Fun for Families: Activities and Events The break is coming! Families can find some cool, cheap things to do. They can choose outdoor fun or things inside. Many green spaces exist for outdoor activities.…
Bracknell Forest tops career rankings for 2025 in the South East due to affordable living, high salaries, and job opportunities. Bracknell Crowned Top Town for Families and Professionals in 2025 Lots of businesses move to the edge of London. People often call Bracknell Forest the UK’s Silicon Valley. Kevon Brown, a property expert, led a…
Council approves Downshire Golf Complex cemetery expansion amid objections. Burial space is urgently needed in Bracknell Forest. Downshire Golf Course Graves Plan Approved in Bracknell The council approved plans for a cemetery expansion. They will use the pitch and putt at Downshire Golf Complex. This happened last night, February 13th. Bracknell Forest needs more burial…
One Bracknell Forest establishment received a 1-star food hygiene rating, prompting calls for improvements. Bracknell Food Hygiene Ratings Reveal Areas for Improvement Only one place got a really low food hygiene score. The Food Standards Agency gave it one star. This happened in Bracknell Forest. JL Butchers got the low score. Their address is Oak…
Companion bus pass return in West Berkshire faces setbacks due to budget constraints and a pending government review. West Berkshire Companion Bus Pass Reintroduction Unlikely West Berkshire might not bring back companion bus passes. These passes helped disabled people travel with a helper. Budget cuts stopped them about ten years ago. Reinstating the passes would…
Most Berkshire councils are falling behind on their tax collection targets. The cost of living crisis is believed to be a key factor. Berkshire Council Tax Collection Faces Challenges Across Multiple Areas Hey, listen to this. In Berkshire, council tax collection is lagging, with five out of six areas behind target. Some areas aren’t even…