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berkshiretimes.co.ukHere are the latest Bracknell Forest news items I can share based on recent publicly available updates:
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Cabinet progress on SEND improvement work: Bracknell Forest Council’s Cabinet reviewed ongoing efforts to improve special educational needs and disabilities services, with emphasis on better support for children and young people. This reflects ongoing local service reforms.[1]
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Land charges data-mapping issue update: The council is working with Arcus Global to resolve a data-mapping problem affecting land charge processing, indicating continued efforts to improve local land-related services. This is part of routine administration updates.[1]
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Sentencing news for former mayor and consort: Statements were issued from Bracknell Forest Council following the sentencing of former mayor Naheed Ejaz and former mayoral consort Diwan Khan, representing notable legal developments within the borough’s governance history.[1]
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No Mow May 2026 initiative: Bracknell Forest backed the No Mow May 2026 campaign again, aiming to boost local biodiversity and nature in the borough.[1]
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New autism school funding confirmed: The Department for Education has confirmed funding for a new autism school in Bracknell Forest, marking a significant capital development for local special education provision.[1]
Context note: These items come from Bracknell Forest Council’s own news pages and related local coverage circulating through public postings as of May 11–12, 2026. If you’d like, I can pull direct links to each article or summarize any item in more detail.
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