Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Town of
Bracknell, Berkshire
Bracknell Forest Borough is located
in central Berkshire, approximately 30 miles from central London
and between the M3 and M4 motorways. It contains six parishes;
Bracknell Town, Binfield, Crowthorne, Sandhurst, Warfield and
Winkfield. Covering an area of 10937 hectares (27024 acres) the
Borough has as of 2003 an estimated population of 110100 (Office
of National Statistics Mid Year Estimate).
The majority live in the built-up
areas of Bracknell, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Binfield and North
Ascot.
Bracknell town was designated a New
Town in 1949 and its growth and development were controlled by
the Bracknell Development Corporation until 1982.
Today, the Borough is administered
by Bracknell Forest Borough Council.
In April 1998 Bracknell Forest
Borough Council became a unitary authority and took control of
services from Berkshire County Council - including strategic
planning, highways, education, social services, libraries and
museums. Official
Bracknell, Berkshire website:
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
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