Bracknell’s business community came together on Thursday 22 October for Invest in Bracknell Forest 2026, an event hosted by Bracknell BID and Bracknell Forest Council. Bringing together representatives from business, property, local government and the wider region, the event explored the area’s economic development, current priorities and opportunities for future growth. Held at The Capitol
Congratulations to Erin Gosling from Waitrose, our SEEDL Top Learner of the Month after completing the highest number of courses on the platform this month. Erin is a Quality Assistant placement student at Waitrose, where she has been developing her skills and gaining valuable industry experience over the past year. Her commitment to continuous learning
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Award-winning tyre and fast-fit specialist Merityre Specialists is hitting a milestone this month – opening its 25th branch in Bracknell. The new 5,298 sq ft site on Western Road takes over a premises previously operated by ATS and will create five jobs in the local area, with further positions expected to be added as the
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Bracknell BID proudly hosted its latest ‘Meet Your Neighbour’ networking event at the Capitol Building on 5th May, running from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. These events are a regular part of Bracknell BID’s ongoing commitment to fostering collaboration and connectivity across the Southern and Western Business Districts, bringing together a wide range of businesses, from start-ups
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Bracknell BID recently delivered a successful STEM Careers Day, bringing together local schools, innovative businesses, and industry professionals to inspire young people and showcase the wide range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics opportunities across the Bracknell BID business community. This initiative demonstrates Bracknell BID’s dedication to fostering business growth and investment, consistent with Objective
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This week marks Safer Business Action (SaBA) Week. Which forms a key part of the national effort to tackle retail crime, anti-social behaviour and other offences affecting businesses in communities across the UK. Coordinated and supported by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC), SaBA Week brings together policing teams, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, Business Improvement
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On Tuesday 28th October 2025, Bracknell BID hosted a Dr. Bike session at the Maxis 2 reception area, offering local workers the opportunity to have their bicycles professionally serviced by onsite mechanics from Avanti Cycling. Throughout the afternoon, attendees were able to get their bikes checked, tuned, and repaired, helping to keep their journeys to
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In our latest Community Spotlight, we’re delighted to introduce Carol Staniford, a Bracknell native whose passion for supporting young people and building community connections has made a lasting difference. Through her career at Cadence and her role as a trustee for The Wayz Youth Group, Carol embodies what community spirit is all about. Can you
Bracknell BID organised a Basic Life Support Awareness Training Course at the Lightbox, Bracknell on 11th September 2025, delivered by Chris of the South Central Ambulance Charity. The session was designed to equip people in the workplace with the essential skills and confidence needed to save a life. Over the two-and-a-half-hour course, attendees from BID
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Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to Bracknell? I’m Louise Welland, Building Manager at The Lightbox in the Southern Business Area. I live in Bracknell and have done for numerous years and I’m involved with Bracknell BID as a board member. How do you balance your work with your
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