Precept Press Release

Town Council Precept increase below inflation

In challenging times, Bracknell Town Council will keep up maintenance standards in local parks and play areas, and continue support for local organisations. Council Leader Chris Turrell said ‘evidence is that people are making more use of local facilities in these times and we aim to keep up standards and value for money so they can be enjoyed.’

The Council will make grants to a range of local organisations and charities in 2010 and will maintain its support for South Hill Park. A small grants scheme is also available to help with emergency requests during the year. Roughly 1,000 residents in the Bracknell Town area benefit from the council's TV licence subsidy scheme.

The Council supports the continuation of the dog warden service (which has been threatened by Bracknell Forest Council cuts), and aims to protect it in its present form, or initiate an alternative.

In the last year the Council has had to cope with increases in energy costs but is working to control energy usage better. In April 2010 the Council's precept will rise from £69.87 to £71.29 per annum at Band D, an increase of £1.40 per annum or 2%. Inflation is currently at 2.4% [RPI].

Statue Unveiled in Bracknell!

Ben Gibson, Lydia Karpinska, Lily Lewis and Sidonia the dog pose in front of the statue Swing, Skate and Star at The Elms Park.  Ben, Lily and Sidonia were models for the statue executed by Sculptor Lydia Karpinska.