Issue - meetings

Queen’s Visit

The Mayor was pleased to be able to welcome HM the Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and HM King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie of the Hellenes to the borough as they visited Wellington College on Monday 17th October. HM the Queen officially opened the Round Square International Conference.

Award for Local Alzheimer’s Group

The Mayor congratulated Ascot Area Alzheimer’s (Triple A) Support Group who were presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service by the Duchess of Gloucester. Groups were nominated by the members of the public who had been helped personally or witnessed the benefit of a group’s work within the local community.

Award for borough resident

The Mayor was pleased to announce that a resident of the borough, Athena Giddings, was a finalist for the Breakthrough Award at The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards. The Awards honour the achievements of disadvantaged young people supported by The Trust who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact on their local community.

Jennett’s Park

The Mayor reported that he had attended the opening of Jennett’s Park Community Centre and that this is now the heart of the estate. The Mayor was also proud to have been present at the opening of Jennett’s Park CE Primary School by the Secretary for Education the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP and the Bishop of Reading.

Christmas Light Switch On

The Mayor congratulated Bracknell Regeneration Partnership for the successful event to switch on the town’s Christmas lights held on Sunday 27 November.

School Carol Service

The Mayor was looking forward to the annual School’s Carol Service which was being held on Sunday 4 December at 5pm at Bracknell Leisure Centre.

Charity Collection

The Mayor announced that he was holding two collection days for his charity, Age Concern Bracknell Forest, on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 December at the Meadows in Sandhurst. Any volunteers were asked to contact the Mayor’s PA, Sue Brunt.

Masquerades Ball

The Mayor announced that he was hosting a Masquerades Ball in aid of his charity on Saturday 11 February. Tickets would be £30 for a single, £50 for a double and could be purchased through the Mayor’s PA, Sue Brunt.

Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Economic Development

Councillor Mrs Ballin was pleased to show the Members present images of the new Salt Barn and snow plough which was now fully stocked and operational. Councillor Mrs Ballin also encouraged residents to get prepared for bad weather.

Executive Member for Children and Young People

Councillor Dr Barnard congratulated and thanked staff and volunteers for their hard work as the annual Children’s Services Ofsted inspection had judged Bracknell Forest as ‘performs well’ which was a great result.

Executive Member for the Environment

Councillor Mrs Hayes was very proud to congratulate Scottish & Southern Energy who had been awarded £22.8m from OFGEM’s Low Carbon Network Fund for its innovative “New Thames Valley Vision” project. The New Thames Valley  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27