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WELCOMING YOUR BUSINESS TO BRACKNELL FOREST
BRACKNELL FOREST FOR BUSINESS.SIMPLY SMARTER.
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WELCOMING YOUR BUSINESS TOBRACKNELL FOREST
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1 WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2 A STRATEGIC LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
3 WHO’S HERE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4 BRACKNELL FOREST: THE SMARTER CHOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5 QUALITY WORKING SPACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 A BETTER QUALIFIED WORKFORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7 A VIBRANT TOWN CENTRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8 AN ENVIABLE LIFESTYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9 AN ACTIVE AND BUSINESS FRIENDLY COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10 HOW THE COUNCIL CAN HELP YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
11 SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM KEY STAKEHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
12 KEY CONTACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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“I am delighted to welcome you and your business to Bracknell Forest. Here, we pride ourselves on being one of the most business friendly environmentsanywhere in Europe.
Bracknell Forest is one of the best business locationsin the country, at the heart of the Thames Valley – theUK’s ‘Silicon Valley’.
We are proud of our strong digital economy in the borough and can boast world-class companies such as 3M, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Fujitsu, Micron,Panasonic, Vodafone, Netgear and Hitachi.
We offer a compelling package for senior executivesand a first class quality of life. 20 per cent of the borough comprises woodland or forest and small historic towns and villages include Crowthorne,Sandhurst and Winkfield. A range of modern and traditional housing is available; and with London’sshops and theatres just an hour away, and Heathrow 30 minutes away, you will be able to combine the best of all worlds.
Over the last seven years more than £700 million has been invested into Bracknell Forest by a range ofkey stakeholders including Bracknell Forest Council,Thames Valley Berkshire LEP, Bracknell RegenerationPartnership, central government, businesses and other close partners. These investments show howpartnership working is embedded in Bracknell Forest’sculture. Partners all recognise the importance of strategic investments to provide the best working andliving environment for local people and businesses.Examples of these investments include major infrastructure improvements, building new schools,improvements to public spaces and improving currenthousing provision.
The Lexicon, Bracknell’s new shopping and leisuredestination, opened in September 2017, with over 1msqft of shopping and leisure space with a wider rangeof places to socialise, supported by over 6,000 parking spaces, a great place for your employees to visit.
And, since 2006, Bracknell/Reading has consistentlyranked highest in the PWC Good Growth Index,alongside Oxford and significantly higher thanCambridge or London, with particular strengths inskills, jobs, health and income.
We believe Bracknell Forest is the perfect environmentfor businesses to thrive. Don’t just take our word for it; ask any of our well-established businesses whohave made Bracknell Forest their home.”
1 • WELCOME
Councillor Marc Brunel-WalkerExecutive Member for Economic Development and Regeneration
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Marc Brunel-Walker
Most importantly, Bracknell Forest has theawareness and confidence to be able to movewith the times. The ESDP has been able to quicklyget to grips with new government policies andinitiatives aimed at growing the UK’s economy,including the need to increase the UK’s housingstock, to have access to top quality local training,to improve road and rail infrastructure and theproposal to expand Heathrow Airport.
In moving forward we have recognised the needto make use of Bracknell’s unique local strengthsto make sure we provide the right environment forchanging business needs.
Bracknell cares about its businesses and thepeople who live and work in the area. It’s a greatlocation and a great business environment. ”
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Bob CollisChair of the Economic and Skill Development Partnership
“As the chair of the Economic and SkillsDevelopment Partnership (ESDP), I take great pride in how Bracknell Forest has been able tosustain its economic success and continue toprovide the right environment for businesses to grow.
Bracknell, along with the rest of the Thames Valley in Berkshire, is one of the most dynamiceconomies in the UK and hosts many globally and nationally recognised businesses, as well as a substantial number of local companies and SMEs.
This success has come from Bracknell Forest’s business-oriented approach to planning and infrastructure provision; creating the rightenvironment for firms, large and small, to growand prosper. On top of this, Bracknell’s location is ideal for business; having excellent transportinfrastructure through close links to the M4, M3and M40, good rail connections to central London,and good access to London Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, as well as excellent superfastbroadband connections.
Economic & Skills Development Partnership Bob Collis
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Wish to travel into the heart ofLondon? At peak timesBracknell offers three trainsinto London Waterloo taking only 62 minutes.
Bracknell Forest is only 19miles away from LondonHeathrow Airport, with LondonGatwick and FarnboroughBusiness Airport also in closeproximity.
Bracknell Forest is at thecentre of the M3 / M4 corridorand no matter where you arein the borough you’ll alwaysbe within six miles of one,if not both, of these major motorways.
“It is not hard to see why Bracknell is popular with foreign firms. It’s right on the M3 and M4 motorways, has good rail links, is close to Heathrow and has cheaper overheads and costs compared to London. For a technology company,the Thames Valley is the place to be.”
Mike Richardson, Managing Director – EMEA, Maximizer Software
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3 • WHO’S HERE?
Bracknell Forest Council and a wide range of partnersare committed to making the borough one of the mostbusiness friendly places in Europe. We have the rightpeople, the right accommodation and peerlessconnectivity making Bracknell Forest the smarterchoice for business.
Located in the heart of the Thames Valley – the ‘SiliconValley’ of Europe which is ranked number one in theUK for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) outside ofLondon – Bracknell Forest is among the top six localauthorities in the UK for productivity and in the top fivefor employment growth, especially in knowledge-intensive businesses (Oxford Economics).
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Bracknell Forest has attracted international investmentfrom North American, German, French, Dutch, Japaneseand Chinese businesses which have become establishedin the borough and have built strong supply chains.
By choosing to locate into Bracknell Forest, yourbusiness will be at the heart of the knowledge economyand able to connect with some of the most innovativedigital industries in the world, including Dell, Micron,Hitachi, 3M, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard,Vodafone and Netgear.
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World-leading companies based in Bracknell Forest Waitrose, Dell, Honda, Boehringer Ingelheim, Fujitsu, Vodafone and 3M
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“Science is just science – until you make it improve the world. And we have been doing just that in Bracknell for nearly 40 years. Innovation is a way of life at 3M. Every day, we work to solve problems by applying science, creativity and ingenuity, all showcased in ourCustomer Innovation Centre, which lies in the heart of our UK and Ireland head office building in Bracknell.”
Christiane Gruen, Managing Director, DACH 3M
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Bracknell Forest is a borough of opportunity and aplace of growth. Start-up businesses are encouragedto begin their journey here and established businesses are given the room to grow. A wide rangeof commercial space is available, much of it to Grade A standard, which means we can respond to the needs of existing and future business tenants.
Bracknell Forest is where location and value for money meet. Office space in the borough is pricedsignificantly lower than comparative premises inneighbouring towns such as Reading. This has been a deciding factor for many businesses choosing tomove here.
Much of the available commercial space is located in business parks such as Arlington Square and theSouthern Business Area. Arlington Square can offerspace from 100 sq ft to 75,000 sq ft, with the optionfor purpose built premises and the Southern Business Area is home to national and internationalbusinesses such as Waitrose and BoehringerIngelheim. In addition, property developer SEGRO is investing substantially in a new business park which will offer premium commercial space forgrowing companies.
One of Bracknell Forest’s strengths is its businessfriendliness and can-do attitude. At a time of majorpublic sector spending reductions, we have invested in a dedicated team to support economic growth.Thanks to a forward-thinking council and welcomingcommercial agents, you can count on the help andadvice you need.
5 • QUALITY WORKING SPACES
“Bracknell Forest has a unique positionwithin the Thames Valley, being part ofboth the M3 and M4 corridors. Itbenefits from excellent valuecommercial space, a skilled workforceand good transport links.”
Nick Hardy, Page Hardy Harris Ltd
“The borough has high quality and quantityof office space, low commercial rents,frequent trains direct into Waterloo, goodavailability of car parking and sound roadinfrastructure. Bracknell Forest is truly agreat place for business.”
Simon Fryer, Fryer Commercials Ltd
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Mace is playing a key role in the transformation of Bracknell. Working with Bracknell Forest Council, we’re helping to make Bracknell a better place to live, work and learn.
The Binfield Learning Village project comprises the construction of a new school encompassing Nursery, Primary, Secondary and post-16 facilities, together with associated sports hall and playground areas for over 1,850 pupils.
The project is a vital part of Bracknell’s school capacity, and once complete will provide a world-class education facility that will prepare the next generation of Bracknell residents for the future.
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You’ll go a long way to find a workforce better suitedfor your business: Over 38 per cent of Bracknell Forestresidents are graduates, higher than the nationalaverage of 36.6 per cent, and are amongst the mosteconomically active in the UK at 85.6 per cent,compared with the national average of 77.8 per cent. Also 51.6 per cent of residents are managers,directors and senior officials, professional occupationsor associate professional and technical (Office ofNational Statistics).
Much of this talent has been drawn from our nearbyuniversities, including Reading and London RoyalHolloway. Oxford University and Oxford BrookesUniversity are each an hour away. The University of Reading is nearest and was ranked in the top one per cent of the world’s universities in 2016-17,according to the Times Higher Education WorldUniversity Rankings, and is home to the HenleyBusiness School. A fifth of Bracknell’s graduates stay in the general area to pursue their careers.
Some of the country’s best private education is within easy reach. As well as Eton, probably Britain’sbest-known school, just half an hour away, BracknellForest is home to Wellington College which has sisterschools in Tianjin and Shanghai. Many moreoutstanding private schools are available in and around the borough.
Within the borough itself there are 31 primary schools,six secondary schools, a further education college(Bracknell and Wokingham College) and one highereducation college (Newbold College). These institutionspromote high achievement to their students andwherever possible align teaching to the needs of thelocal businesses.
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“Businesses considering a move to Bracknell will find awelcoming, supportive network where skills requirements can bediscussed and then delivered. A great deal of focus is placed onhelping college leavers become ‘work-ready’.”
Campbell Christie (CBE), Principal and Chief Executive ofBracknell and Wokingham College
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7 • A VIBRANT TOWN CENTRE
The Lexicon represents one of the biggest town centre regeneration projects in the UK with Bracknellbeing the first post-war new town to becomprehensively redeveloped.
A £240 million investment, the creation of The Lexicon – with 70 new retail, food and leisure unitsand 580,000 sq ft of new development – is one of the biggest transformations the borough has seen in 70 years, and is part of over £700 million investmentin the borough over the last seven years.
It represents a new social and cultural heart for thearea, bringing a high quality mix of shops, restaurants,
homes and entertainment within vibrant public spaces to the town centre. Over £14 million worth of highway and transport improvements along with a £5.5 million investment in environmentalimprovements, will contribute to the creation of one of Berkshire’s most important retail and leisuredestinations.
Ground-breaking took place in February 2015 with thefoundation work beginning in April 2015. The retail fitout began in Spring 2016 and The Lexicon Bracknellofficially opened in September 2017.
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Bracknell Forest is more than just a great place towork and do business. It’s a brilliant place to live too.Set in desirable countryside yet on the fringes ofLondon, Bracknell Forest embraces small, historictowns and villages including Crowthorne, Sandhurstand Winkfield, all of which offer a superb choice ofmodern and traditional homes.
The area enjoys an excellent choice of good qualityrestaurants suitable for business clients or family meals,along with some great pubs – over 30 of which servereal ales. No fewer than eight Michelin restaurants areclose by – Tom Kerridge’s two-star Hand and Flowers ishalf an hour away and Heston Blumenthal’s The FatDuck (awarded three Michelin stars and voted BestRestaurant in the World) is even closer.
More active pursuits can be enjoyed in many of theborough’s leisure facilities which include water parks,adventure playgrounds, golf clubs, mountain biking,forestry trails and leisure centres suitable for a rangeof ages.
Within the surrounding area there are a number ofworld-class attractions such as Windsor Great Park,Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND. Ascot Racecourse is on the doorstep with Wentworth Golf Club a mere eightmiles away.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, according to PWC, Bracknellwith Reading was ranked the second best place to live and work in the UK just after Oxford in 2016. Theranking took into account a range of factors includingjobs, health, income and skills, work-life balance,housing affordability, travel to work times, incomeequality and pollution.
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Bracknell Forest Council’s business support team istasked with ensuring that the borough sustains itsplace as a preferred destination for business. The teamworks to enable the best conditions for businesses ofall sizes to succeed, generate wealth, and help thelocal economy thrive. We do this by:
• supporting existing businesses
• promoting inward investment
• fostering local enterprise
• ensuring the skills of Bracknell Forest residents arealigned to the needs of Bracknell Forest employers
• improving the infrastructure, making it easier to get around
“Honda is the largest engine manufacturer in the world,producing a vast range of products including lawn mowers,marine engines, motorcycles, cars and even personal jets! We’ve also been manufacturing cars at our Swindon plant for over 20 years so the decision to relocate our UK and EuropeanHeadquarters to Bracknell was a natural choice; close to ourfactory and close to excellent road, rail and air links. We’ve beenhere since 2014 and we’re proud to be here.”
Philip Ross, Senior Vice President, Honda Motor Europe
9 • AN ACTIVE AND BUSINESS-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Bracknell Forest Council provides a wide range ofservices for businesses in the borough. Our aim is tosupport the borough’s people and environment whilstmaintaining and strengthening our vibrant businesscommunity.
PERMITS AND LICENSING
Our licensing team is responsible for issuing permitsand licences, many of which are essential to the legaloperation of certain types of businesses such ashairdressers, taxis, food businesses, pubs, clubs andbars. If you think you may need to apply for a permit or licence, please contact the team for an informaldiscussion of your requirements before you submit an application.
If you’re planning a one-off event, you may also need a licence. We’ve teamed up with the local police, fireand ambulance services to form the Bracknell ForestSafety Advisory Group, to provide relevant advice and guidance.
Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/licencesandstreettrading
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
If you’re planning to open a new food business oroutlet in Bracknell Forest, you will need to register withour environmental health team. We can also providefood hygiene training courses approved by theChartered Institute of Environmental Health. Whatevertype of business you’re running, if you’re consideringadding new facilities to improve access for people withdisabilities, the team may be able to help you apply fora grant.
The environmental health team is also responsible forenforcing environmental protection and food laws andinvestigating cases of food poisoning and accidents oncommercial premises. There’s lots of information onour website about the environmental health and safetyregulations that might affect your business.
Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/environmentalhealth
PLANNING
We’re keen to encourage the continuing improvementof the area, so we take a positive and proactiveapproach to planning. If you’re considering buildingnew premises, changing the use of existing premisesor even displaying advertisements, you should firstconsult the relevant section of our website. You mayfind that the work you are planning is classed aspermitted development, in which case you won’t need
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planning permission. However, if you think you mayneed permission, please contact our planning team assoon as possible to discuss what you’ve got in mind.
Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/planningadvicefordevelopersandbusinesses
BUILDING CONTROL
Building control focuses on ensuring that buildings areconstructed in a safe and stable way, comply with energyefficiency requirements, have suitable access andfacilities and do not pose safety risks for users. We offerbuilding control consultancy services on a commercialbasis, including pre-application advice, plan-checkingand site inspections. We provide these services throughBracknell Forest Building Control, which is part of LocalAuthority Building Control (LABC), a nationwide networkof 3,500 building control surveyors.
Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/commercialservices
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE
The council owns, manages and lets out a number of light industrial units, small business units andneighbourhood shops around the borough. Please checkthe website for details of what’s currently available.Web: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/commercialproperty
Please call our reception on 01344 352000 between 8.30am and 5pm and ask to speak to therelevant team. You can find more information about our services for businesses at www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/business.
ECONOMIC AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENTPARTNERSHIP
Bracknell Forest, unlike anywhere else in the ThamesValley, is fortunate to have a highly active business-ledpartnership that covers the entire borough called theEconomic and Skills Development Partnership (ESDP).
The purpose of the ESDP is to facilitate and promotethe continued economic development of BracknellForest. The partnership acts as the voice of businessand brings together representatives from the private,public and education sectors.
As the partnership evolves and priorities change, weare always looking for passionate and active people to get involved in our work, and hopefully in timebecome a member. If this is of interest or you wouldlike to learn more please contact the regeneration andeconomy team – [email protected]
THAMES VALLEY BERKSHIRE LOCALENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP (LEP)
Thames Valley Berkshire LEP is a partnership betweenbusinesses, academia, voluntary organisations and local authorities. Its remit is to boost the local economy and stimulate growth within the area. The LEP aims to develop an economic environment thatsupports a thriving and prosperous community,attracting the best businesses and students as well as investment from around the world. It provides funding for small businesses with big potential throughthe Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator, andhelps SMEs take advantage of local authorityprocurement opportunities.
Through its Growing Places Fund, the LEP hascontributed over £9 million to kick-start local projectsand schemes, including the regeneration of Bracknelltown centre and infrastructure.
Web: www.thamesvalleyberkshire.co.ukTel: 0118 945 0200
THAMES VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEGROUP
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group helpsbusinesses to fill their potential, from sole traders tomulti-nationals across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire,Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Members benefit fromnetworking opportunities, training, business growthsupport, promotion through chamber publications,lobbying of local and national government and helpwith developing international trade.
The Thames Valley Chamber is one of the largestaccredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in the UK. It comprises eight local chambersacross the region. The Bracknell Chamber ofCommerce works closely with Bracknell Forest Council and the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, representing the interests of localbusinesses.
Web: www.thamesvalleychamber.co.ukTel: 01753 870500
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Bracknell Forest has a strong tradition of successful partnerships. By coming together to share their knowledgeand expertise, and to pool resources, organisations of all sizes and sectors are supporting the area’s economicprosperity and vibrancy.
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THAMES VALLEY GROWTH HUB
The Thames Valley Berkshire Business Growth Hub is funded by our Local Enterprise Partnership to helpambitious entrepreneurs to grow their business.They help both start-ups and established companies,providing free support and advice that includesnetworking events and workshops on a range ofbusiness issues.
A small number of eligible businesses also receiveaccess to ‘High Growth’ services. These services aretailor-made to each business and allow a team ofexperienced professionals to act as a supportivepartner. Whether it’s opening doors to funding orbuilding an effective business model, if you are eligible they can help.
Web: www.berkshirebusinesshub.co.uk01344 388 005
ECONOMIC AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENTPARTNERSHIP
Bracknell Forest, unlike anywhere else in the ThamesValley, is fortunate to have a highly active business-ledpartnership that covers the entire borough called theEconomic and Skills Development Partnership (ESDP).
The purpose of the ESDP is to facilitate and promotethe continued economic development of BracknellForest. The partnership acts as the voice of businessand brings together representatives from the private,public and education sectors.
As the partnership evolves and priorities change, we arealways looking for passionate and active people to getinvolved in our work, and hopefully in time become amember. If this is of interest or you would like to learnmore please contact the regeneration and economyteam – [email protected]
Economic & Skills Development Partnership
Regeneration and economy [email protected] 352000
Thames Valley Chamber of CommercePaul [email protected]
Department of International Trade (DIT)Gareth [email protected]
Thames Valley Growth [email protected] 388 005
Federation for Small BusinessColin [email protected]
Oxford InnovationsShelley [email protected]
Finance South EastCheryl [email protected]
Real Business ClubJulie [email protected]
12 • KEY CONTACTS
Copies of this guide may be obtained in large print, Braille, on audio tape or in other languages.To obtain a copy in an alternative format, please telephone 01344 352000.
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Berkshire RoomsServiced Apartments
Call us on 01344350640or email us at
[email protected] visit berkshirerooms.co.uk
Berkshire Rooms offers fully furnished, affordable luxury serviced accommodation, with high quality facilities like broadband, phone and SKY HD.
We are proud to be able to support local
businesses by meeting their short term
accommodation needs in Bracknell,
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and provide great choice, flexibility,
quality and great value for money.
We will always go the extra mile to help with
individual client or employee needs, and
provide the right solution. Each booking has
a dedicated Account Manager from our team
who are all committed to excellence.
We offer studios, 1 & 2 bedroomed
apartments and 3 & 4 bedroomed houses.
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SUPPORTING LIVES, DELIVERING CHOICES
At Choice, we aim to provide outstanding support services for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, giving them the opportunity to lead full and active lives.
Our person-centred residential and supported living services provide safe, high quality environments where the people we support can progress at their own pace along the pathway to greater independence, in the way that best suits them.
Our care professionals andin-house Behaviour Support Teamprovide tailored therapy and structured activity programmes for adults and young people aged 16+, focused on achieving positive outcomes.
In everything we do, our aim is to provide the high quality care that enables our service users to lead active and fulfilling lives.Our central office is in Bracknell with services delivered across the south east.
Positive outcomes for people with complex needs
Tel: 0203 195 0151
www.choicecaregroup.com
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PegasusGroup
PLANNING ECONOMICSDESIGN ENVIRONMENT
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BerkshireMechanicalServices
For mechanical engineering expertise that is second to none, we can offer all the knowledge you need. Developed over many years, our experience and skills means we can complete commercial or domestic work, both small and large scale projects.
We pride ourselves on our dedicated customer service approach, offering a 24 hour service and free quotes. We’re proud to say we have carried out work for Bracknell Forest Council, throughout all their schools, community centres, libraries and all other public buildings as well as NHS trust and local authorities, along with numerous commercial companies.
info@berkshiremechanicalservices.co.ukwww.berkshiremechanicalservices.co.uk
Unit 28, Longshot Lane, Bracknell RG12 1RL
Give us a call on 0800 047 6808 and see how we can help you.
Our services include:9 Heating 9 Plumbing9 Gas 9 Ventilation9 Air conditioning9 Electro-mechanical9 Supply, service, repair and installation
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Sandhurst Gardens, High Street, Sandhurst GU47 8DX
Superior collection of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes coming soon
Call: 01580 849260
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If you are a business located in Bracknell Forest and would like to be included in the online directory, please visit www.itslocalbracknellforest.co.uk and click on the ‘Add Company’ link. It’s free to be included.
8 It’s a web-app for all devices
8 Find business services by keyword or company name
8 Map, directions and nearby Streetview
8 Direct links to businesses’ social media networks and websites
8 FREE for Bracknell Forest businesses to be listed
8 Register your business for FREE at www.itslocalbracknellforest.co.uk
Notes:1. ‘its local Bracknell Forest’ is compatible with most web browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9 and above).
2. When accessing the service via mobile or tablet, there is no charge for the text message beyond your telecom provider’s rate.
IT’S LOCAL BRACKNELL FORESTONLINE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
bracknellforestcouncil www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
The service can be accessed from mobiles and tablets by sending a text message 4Bracknellforest to 88802 or scan the QR CODE above. There’s no download or install to worry about.
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Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be part of launching an exciting new service for businesses in Bracknell Forest, connecting local businesses with local customers, free of charge and keeping trade inside the local economy.
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