News: February 2024

The Lexicon will be raising money for The Lexicon Charity Fund throughout the Easter holidays.

Councillor Roy Bailey, executive member for children, young people and learning, talks about his time as a school governor.

The council has joined calls to extend a crucial financial support scheme for struggling households in Bracknell Forest.

Financial support for parents to help with the cost of childcare is increasing. This will make it easier for parents to move into or take on more paid work.

The council’s 2024 to 2025 budget has been formally approved.

Larchwood, Bracknell Forest Council’s short breaks children’s home, has been rated good by Ofsted.

The 2024 to 2025 budget for Bracknell Forest residents will be voted on at the full council meeting on Wednesday 21 February.

Nominations are open for Community Champions at this year’s Lexicon Bracknell Half Marathon.

Drainage improvement works will be taking place on the B3034 Warfield Street between Maize Lane and the B3022 Bracknell Road, from Monday 4 March to Friday 28 June 2024. Warfield Street will be closed during this time.

The leader has today welcomed The Lexicon's Easter egg appeal, which seeks to provide more than 300 chocolate treats to local families.

The decision-making executive has agreed changes to the council’s 2024 to 2025 budget based on residents’ feedback and recommended it for approval.

Construction work to develop the new Bridgewell supported living accommodation is now underway, after formally being marked with a groundbreaking ceremony last week.