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[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@diheppy @GBNEWS The council has not housed 300 Afghan people in a local hotel. An MOD and central government scheme is running locally as part of the national Afghan Resettlement Scheme - the council does not manage this scheme and we have not been involved in sourcing the accommodation.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@diheppy @GBNEWS Mr Ford will continue to be supported to apply for properties based on his eligibility. The council has signed the armed forces covenant, meaning our armed forces community is treated equally and fairly. It does not guarantee immediate entitlement to housing.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@JamesSunderl @GBNEWS @TalkTV @bracknellnews Hi James, as above, we are supporting Mr Ford. We cannot discuss his personal details on X.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@JamesSunderl @GBNEWS @TalkTV @bracknellnews The Afghan families are in transitional accommodation, not council-provided housing. This scheme does not impact the local housing list. Our housing policy requires a two-year residency to qualify, therefore, the new arrivals will not qualify to join.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@JamesSunderl @GBNEWS @TalkTV @bracknellnews The council has not housed 300 Afghan people in a local hotel. An MOD and central government scheme is running locally as part of the national Afghan Resettlement Scheme - the council does not manage this scheme and we have not been involved in sourcing the accommodation.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@democracy_watch There's the opportunity to debate the number of proposed councillors on each committee at the AGM. Since the proposal to reduce the planning committee membership to 12 in 2023, no debate has been forthcoming, nor amendments proposed, despite always having the opportunity.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@democracy_watch For clarity, council officers (staff) can provide advice, but it is up to elected members (councillors) to make decisions.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@democracy_watch (2/2) We politely request you do not link Ann’s retirement to any controversy – this is unfounded, baseless misinformation. Changes to the size of the planning committee were made transparently through the council's AGM in May 2023 & were supported by all political groups.

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@democracy_watch We can confirm that Ann Moore is our current assistant director for democratic & registration services. Ann is retiring from the council this summer after many years of hard work and dedicated service to Bracknell Forest and the public sector. (1/2)

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@PTSDSUVIVIOR Hi, to confirm, this is not being paid for by council tax. It is a scheme being run by the MOD and central government: https://t.co/NawwnwXcA5 Please note, it is not 'housing the Taliban'. You can find more about the scheme at: https://t.co/xs9vsf8Xiw

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@HaversPaul1 Paul, council tax is not paying for this. It's an MOD and central government scheme. https://t.co/zAajANfSIV

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

Road surface temperatures are due to fall below zero degrees this evening, so our gritters will be out treating primary routes from 5pm.

[Bracknell BID @BracknellBID]

📣 Calling all hospitality business owners 👇

Join next month's Bracknell Forest Skills Hub event 🙌

📆 Tuesday 11th Feb
🕙 10am-12pm
📍 Open Learning Centre, Rectory Ln, Bracknell RG12 7GR
📨 RSVP: [email protected]

ℹ️ For more info: https://t.co/kEiXosM98n

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

Last chance to have you say on the 2025/26 draft budget. Comments can be made until 5pm today (Weds). https://t.co/mVfllUOqp7

[Fox Hill Primary School & Nursery, Bracknell @FoxHill_Primary]

Year 5 and some of our Year 6 choir are at the O2 to perform in the Young Voices Concert. They’re already being amazing!! 🤩 #foxhill5 #foxhill6 #foxhillmusic

[Bracknell Forest @BracknellForest]

@FoxHill_Primary 👏