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].
Football and Astro Turf Updates
Keep up to date with news of our football pitches here.
New Statue Unveiled in Bracknell!
© Sarah Battyll, Contemporary Fine Art Photographer/www.sarahbattyll.com
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.
© Sarah Battyll, Contemporary Fine Art Photographer/www.sarahbattyll.com
Swing, Skate and Star at The Elms Park, Bracknell
Annual Accounts Notice
Audit of Accounts 2008-09
Bracknell Town Council is pleased to confirm that the Audit of Accounts 2008-09 has been completed.
An unqualified opinion and the audit certificate on the accounts were issued on 22 September 2009. An unqualified conclusion was also given on the Authority’s arrangements for securing value for money as required by the Audit Commission’s Code of Practice.
The statement of Accounts for 2008-09 is available for inspection by local government electors by application to Brooke House, High Street Bracknell contact number 01344 420079. The Annual Audit letter for 2008/9 can be read here.
Neighbourhood Action Group Dates
Click here for the 2009 dates for your Neighbourhood Action Group.
Armed Forces Day Celebrations
To see pictures of the Armed Forces Day celebrations held in Bracknell on Saturday 27th June, follow this link http://www.flickr.com/photos/37941499@N03/show/
60th Anniversary of Bracknell New Town
Bracknell New Town is celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2009. Bracknell Town Council are putting together a display of historical pictures and documents of Bracknell - old and new. If you have any information you would like to share, either bring it into Brooke House where we can take copies, or e-mail to enquiries@bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you!
Geocaching at Braybrooke
Geocaching is now permitted to take place at Braybrooke. Click here to find out more!
Agendas
Agendas are available to view on the Meetings page.
Radar Keys
Radar keys are available to purchase from Brooke House for £3.00 each. Proof of disability required (e.g. blue badge).
Small Grants Scheme Available
A Small Grants Scheme is now available for local groups and organisations. See our Community Grant page for details.
MEET OUR TOWN CLERK
Mary Harris joined Bracknell Town Council in December 2005 where she spent four months learning her new role. She took over as the Town Clerk on 1st May 2006 following Barbara Rumbold's decision to retire after 31 years of service.
Prior to taking up her role as Town Clerk, Mary was Operations Director for a Housing Association, working specifically with older people and people with special needs. Her interest in local government stems from studies undertaken during her Public Policy MBA which she completed at Birmingham University in 2003.
Mary’s working life started as a Nutritionist, her most memorable job being a maternity assistant on a pig farm! Mary is committed to enabling the Council to provide a variety of quality services for the residents of Bracknell Town.