Bracknell Forest Council

30/08/2026

As the schools get ready for the new school year, how about a new challenge?

Safeguarding social worker - adult social care, hospital team and hub team - £46,783 - £48,873 per year

Finance officer - migration ream (fixed term contract 1 year) - £31,768 - £37,334 per year

Supported living advisor (fixed term contract 12 months) - £27,600 - £31,268 per year

For more details see link in comments

30/08/2026

A reminder that Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium’s annual open air memorial service will be held on Sunday, 6 September.

Attendance is free and seating will be provided. The service starts at 3pm and everyone is welcome to attend with no need to pre-book. Refreshments will be served after the service.

More information can be found on the Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium webpage. Link in the comments.

28/08/2026

Reading Council has advised people travelling in to or around Reading this weekend to take extra time for their journey due to the Reading Festival 👇

Reading Festival returns this Friday, 28 August, with weekend guests starting to arrive from tomorrow, Wednesday 26. If you're planning to travel into or around the town centre from Wednesday to Friday, leave early & prepare for longer travel times 🚗

For everything you need to know about this year's event, follow the link in the comments.

28/08/2026

Bank holiday bin collection reminder! ♻️🌞

Bin collections will be delayed by one day next week due to the bank holiday on Monday. This means that Friday collections will be done on Saturday, 5 September so that the schedule can get back to normal the following week.

To check your collection day, visit our website - link in comments.

26/08/2026

If you are planning to say I do, don't forget to come and visit the Ceremonies Room at Time Square at the open evening on Thursday, 10 September, from 6pm to 7.45pm.

This bright, spacious and fully air-conditioned room accommodates up to 38 guests plus the couple and is conveniently located on the ground floor.
See the venue and learn more about the ceremonies we offer.

See link in comments to confirm your space.

25/08/2026

The final free Summer of Fun event is at Braybrooke tomorrow (Wednesday, 26 August) from 11am to 3pm.

Come along to Braybrooke Recreation Ground for some family fun!

25/08/2026

Last month, BFC was officially awarded the highest honour in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

Cllr Georgia Pickering, armed forces champion and cabinet member for housing, community safety and communication, has thanked everyone who has worked hard to achieve the Gold Award and make Bracknell Forest a place that truly supports our armed forces.

24/08/2026

Are you living with, caring for or working with someone with dementia? We want to hear your views on dementia support in Bracknell Forest.

Please share your views by completing the dementia survey and your answers will help us plan ongoing dementia support.

The survey closes on Friday, 18 September 2026

To complete the survey, see the link in comments.

23/08/2026

New week, new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies:

Safe discharge therapist - hospital team, adult social care (pay award pending) - £45,820 - £47,910 per year

Access to education HLTA (term time only) - £26,364 - £30,984 per year for term time only working 39 weeks per year

Quality assurance officer - £48,955 - £54,189 per year

See link in comments for more details

22/08/2026

The Wonky Derby is taking place at Sandhurst Recreation Ground at 2pm on Sunday, 23 August.

Pop along for a free, fun community afternoon, with a series of slightly unconventional races for children, young people and adults, including:
• tricycle racing
• space hoppers
• hobby horses
• fancy dress races
• parent and child relays
• races to find the fastest people in Sandhurst