Bracknell

The latest round of Neighbourhood Forums start in October, to hear what community action residents in Bracknell Forest’s 14 neighbourhoods would like to focus on - with the support of the Bracknell Police and Council.

It will be the third time the forums are held across the borough. Residents will find out what has happened as a result of the previous meetings as well as being able to discuss what they would like to happen in the year ahead.

In the past, Bracknell residents asked for joint community action to be taken on issues such as motorbikes, anti-social behaviour, litter, parking and speeding.

The first meeting will be on Monday, October 9, at Crown Wood Primary School for Crown Wood and Forest Park residents.

The forums are run by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Thames Valley Police, as well as other public sector organisations responsible for delivering services to residents.

Cllr Peter North, Executive Member for Bracknell Public Protection and Services, said: "The previous rounds of Neighbourhood Forums were valuable as they helped identify the things that people are most concerned about. This information was used by the Police and the Council to focus their work in each area. We will now use the forums to update local people about the progress that has been made to date but also to ask if there is anything else that now needs particular attention.

"This is not the only way we learn what is important to local residents but the forums have proven to be a very valuable way of uncovering things that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. I would encourage you to try them is you want action in your area.”

Insp Andy Harris, responsible for neighbourhood policing in the South of Bracknell, said: "Neighbourhood Forums are an important chance for members of the community to tell the Police, Council and other partners what is affecting their quality of life. Every neighbourhood in Bracknell Forest has one scheduled, so I would encourage people to come and have their say.

"It’s also a great opportunity to hear how local people can help in solving local problems such as speeding".

For more details of when meetings are taking visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/neighbourhoodforums or look out for posters in your area.

If you would like to speak to a member of your neighbourhood policing team, please contact 0845 8 505 505.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council