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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bracknell McDonalds applies to remove trees for store revamp
Six protected trees would need to be felled in order for a McDonald's restaurant to be revamped, according to an application by the fast food giant has applied to make changes to its restaurant at The Keep, Wildridings, in approved by Bracknell Forest Council, the proposal would also see changes to the access, car park and drive-thru said replacement trees would be planted elsewhere on the site. Two trees would also require minor works, according to the said the site lacked modern facilities, with "outdated" IT systems and kitchen had been difficult to implement due to the proximity of the store to trees and highways, it redesign would see the existing exit changed to become the access point, and the current access road would be application accounts for 40 car parking spaces and bespoke spaces for among the proposed changes would be the introduction of new advertising and a reduction in the size of the dining space to make room for an indoor play area.A consultation with hundreds of members of the public received 58% in support, and 24% in support with said it contributed £2.89m to the economy in Bracknell Forest, with 189 people employed. It added that more members of staff would be taken on with the expansion of the Wildridings runs another store in the Lexicon Shopping Centre, and is "actively reviewing" the area for an additional Forest Council has not yet made a decision on the application. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bracknell Forest Council publishes SEND improvement plan
A council has published a draft plan on how it will improve its special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) service after it was found to have "widespread and systemic failings" by Forest Council and Frimley Integrated Care Board were subject to a joint Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in February.A report found "too many" children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities did "not have their needs swiftly identified and met", with many missing "a substantial amount of their schooling" as a member for children's services Roy Bailey apologised "unreservedly" on the council's behalf. While the inspection found examples of effective services, Ofsted and the CQC outlined three areas for priority action and seven areas for improvement. 'Absolutely determined' Bracknell Forest Council is submitting a priority action plan to the Department for Education, the draft of which includes creating a new SEND strategic improvement and assurance board which will meet monthly, and summarising how many children have SEND in the borough as well as forecasting future plan also says the council will conduct a "thorough" review of current SEND data, identifying gaps and areas for April, Mr Bailey said: "We want the best possible start to life for all our children and young people and so we know we must continue with our improvement plans so they get the right, education, health and care support."We are absolutely determined in our commitment to improve."Bracknell MP Peter Swallow said the report "has put in black and white what parents have been saying for too long".The Labour MP said: "Steps in the right direction have been made, but change must be deep and lasting - and this report gives all partners a pathway to success." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
