The Bracknell BID was delighted to host a webinar this morning 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. . If you are interested in giving a young person a chance to get …
Bracknell BID & Activate Learning – Kickstart Scheme Webinar, 6 May Read More »
A defibrillator cabinet with a defibrillator for emergency use has been installed at the front of Acorn House in Longshot Lane in the Western Business Area. The defibrillator is housed a locked cabinet which can be accessed with a code that can be retrieved by calling 999 in an emergency. The defibrillator is fully automatic …
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You could receive a grant of up to £5,000 to replace old inefficient equipment. . Low Carbon Workspaces helps small to medium sized businesses to identify and fund projects that will reduce their energy, waste, water and fuel costs and improve their resource efficiency. . To find out more click here for a quick summary …
Low Carbon Workspaces – Grants to reduce business energy costs in Berkshire Read More »
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 …
Bracknell BID donates £500 to Bracknell Foodbank Read More »
The BID is working with Activate Learning (Bracknell & Wokingham College) who is 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 …
The BID is working with Thames Valley Police to create a dedicated and visible police presence in the area which works closely with businesses, developing important relationships with businesses to support them in preventing crime. See our latest news update here
The BID is working with Thames Valley Police, Bracknell Forest Borough Council and others in order to develop information and intelligence sharing within the BID area to help all businesses keep their sites secure and support crime prevention in the area.
The BID is developing a series of policies and guidance for businesses to support them in the event of incidents which may impact upon the surrounding environment and their ability to operate. These will include unauthorised encampments on private property and fly tipping.
The BID is working closely with Bracknell Forest Council and partners to make signage to and around the area consistent and coherent. Currently the area is signed both as industrial Area and Business Area. It is also aiming to raise the profile and identity of the area through the use of visible branding and welcome …