Bracknell Forest Council

Help Shape Berkshire’s Economic Future! We're calling on all Berkshire businesses to have their say in the development of the Berkshire Economic Strategy. Your insights are invaluable in creating a thriving business environment that works for everyone. It’s quick, simple, and only takes five minutes: bit.ly/3Ai6AwY Survey closes 19 November. #BerkshireBusiness #BerkshireEconomy #HaveYourSay #LocalBusiness

We're pleased to be supporting The Lexicon's Giving Box appeal again this year, on behalf of Bracknell Foodbank. The appeal aims to donate a festive treat to Bracknell Forest families struggling financially this advent. Cllr Paul Bidwell, cabinet member for economy and regeneration, popped along to The Lexicon Bracknell to support the appeal last week. Visitors to The Lexicon can drop off an advent calendar until Sunday, 17 November. The Giving Box can be found in Princess Square. https://lnkd.in/eH9pYxNY

The Bracknell Forest Healthy Workplace Alliance (HWA) supports local businesses to create a culture of good health and wellbeing for their staff. The HWA invites local businesses to join their meeting on Wednesday morning (9am-11.30am), for a chance to meet and share best practice and ideas on workplace health. Guest speakers include: - Emma Priestley: 'Unlocking business potential: behavioural insights pilot sessions with local businesses' - Minna Wood: ‘A pause for thought: menopause in the workplace’ - Sheetal Tanna and Bronya Fenton: 'World Mental Health Day: let’s talk mental health and the workplace' Email David English to register your attendance: David.English@eu.panasonic.com More information is on the HWA event listing (link in comments). Abdul Azad Louise Duffy Bracknell BID Bracknell Forest Healthy Workplace Alliance

Would you like to join the Berkshire Business Board? Berkshire's six unitary local authorities have agreed to establish a new Berkshire Prosperity Board focused on driving economic growth and prosperity in the region and beyond. The inaugural board meeting held in June 2024 marked an exciting step towards a new partnership between Government and Berkshire. The creation of the Berkshire Business Board is central to initiatives, aiming to shape the local economy's future direction and prioritize growth ambitions. By collaborating with government and securing additional funding, we seek to invest in critical infrastructure, generate high-quality jobs, and equip businesses with the necessary skills for success. Business leaders across Berkshire are encouraged to join the Business Board, working alongside local authorities, government officials, and education partners to influence decisions, drive innovation, and foster growth in the region. This is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to apply their acumen and expertise and contribute to initiatives that shape the economic landscape. Interested in becoming a board member of the Berkshire Business Board? Your insights and expertise are invaluable in steering economic growth. Reach out to Shasta Parveen, strategic programme manager at shasta.parveen@rbwm.gov.uk for more information. Applications close on Monday, 28 October 2024. Let's work together to drive prosperity and innovation in Berkshire.

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is workplace mental health. It highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. In Bracknell Forest, the Healthy Workplace Alliance (HWA) supports local businesses to create a culture promoting good health and wellbeing for staff. Any local business can sign up to the HWA. To find out more, visit the Bracknell Forest Public Health portal (link in the comments). For local mental health support and resources - see the link in comments. Bracknell Forest Healthy Workplace Alliance Bracknell BID #BracknellForestHealthyWorkplaceAlliance #BracknellHWA #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

Earlier this month we thanked more than 90 of our staff who have worked for Bracknell Forest Council for over 20 years! This is the first time we have celebrated commitment and longevity to the council since 2018, so anyone who reached the 20-year milestone between then and now was recognised. Chief executive, Susan Halliwell, said: "It was great to see so many of our staff come together and talk about their long-service and dedication to the council and our community. It was an honour and privilege to say thank you on behalf of the organisation and the borough."

We proudly hosted British Lymphology Society's National Lymphaletics event at Bracknell Leisure Centre last weekend! Local families came together for a day of sports and support on managing Lymphoedema - a chronic condition that causes tissue swelling due to a compromise lymphatic system. Special guests with the condition spoke to the families about their journeys, including social media influencers Bella Roberts and DJ Arun Bhambra, as well as Paralympian and 2024 bronze medallist, Ndidikama Okoh! 👏 Read more about the day in the comments below.

Adult social care held its first Jobs at First Sight event last Thursday at our offices at Time Square. Over forty people attended on the night to meet the different teams, find out what they do for our residents and discuss opportunities within the council. The teams received over 50 CVs from potential candidates wanting to join the team. We are now working through these to match people to the current vacancies and formal interviews will be offered over the next few days. To find out more about job opportunities, see the link in comments.

Are you looking for a career in childcare? 🧒 Come along to our career event to learn more about becoming a childminder, early years practitioner or out of school carer. Date: Tuesday, 17 September Time: 7pm to 8pm Location: Book a place by emailing: QD.team@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Don’t forget to pop down to the Bracknell BID jobs fair in Princess Square today. Our HR team will be there until 3pm to showcase the vacancies we currently have and answer your questions. Can’t make it? Don’t worry, sign up to our jobs newsletter or look at our current vacancies using the links below. ⬇️