Objective 1

The Bracknell BID is working closely with Bracknell Forest Council and partners to make signage to and around the area consistent and coherent. The signage has been updated from industrial area to business area, reflecting the diversity in businesses and accurately representing businesses in the area. The navigation signage achieved Objective 1 from the 2020-2025 […]

The BID created a 5K walking/running route around the Southern and Western Business Area. The BID arranged and funded 5K Healthy Walk/Run Route ties into Objective 1 Business growth and investment, which aims to support businesses in Bracknell to grow, develop and invest by creating a great working environment to operate effectively and attract and

The Bracknell BID was delighted to host a webinar with Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College) on the Kickstart Scheme. Rebecca Iley joined from Activate Learning to provide information to businesses on the Kickstart Scheme and Activate Learning’s offer. The webinar, which was filmed live, can be seen here. For more details on the Kickstart

Cycleway signage, white lining and bollards has been installed at the Oldbury/Downmill Road cycleway and pedestrian link which links the Southern and Western Business Areas. . This work was undertaken by Bracknell Forest Council at the BID’s request and is part of the BID’s plans to improve this link and cycleways for users. More work

According to the South Central Ambulance Service, less than one in ten people in the UK survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Two of the biggest factors contributing to this low number are that there aren’t enough people prepared to perform CPR when someone has a cardiac arrest, and that there aren’t enough defibrillators available across

The Bracknell BID is delighted to support the Bracknell Foodbank based at Kerith Community Church on Church Road. It is hoped the donation, made up from a voluntary contribution from a local business to the BID, will help local people experiencing hardship in Bracknell particularly in the run up to Christmas. . This year there

The BID worked with Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College), a registered Gateway Organisation for the Kickstart Scheme, supporting unemployed people aged between 16 and 24 years old who are funded by the government to be employed for 6 months, with the government paying the employer the minimum wage and other payroll costs.  The Kickstart

The BID works closely with Thames Valley Police to help maintain a safe and secure environment across the BID area. Through frequent business visits, we keep organisations updated on local issues, share crime‑prevention advice and ensure strong communication between businesses and the police. We also organise dedicated events such as Security Forums and Cyber Safety

Introducing the Bracknell BID Business Crime Reduction Service The Bracknell BID Business Crime Reduction Service (BCRS) seeks to improve the collation of crime and disorder intelligence across our business areas through our dedication crime-reporting portal (DISC). We are delighted to launch this service with the support of the National Business Crime Solution (NBCS), a national

The BID uses the DISC crime‑reporting platform to give businesses a simple and effective way to report any crime‑related incidents they witness on the estate. Through DISC, businesses can quickly log incidents, share intelligence and access up‑to‑date information about local security concerns, helping to create a more coordinated approach to safety. The system also enables