The Mayor of Bracknell Forest, Councillor Janet Cochrane, was elected on 14 May 2025
Bracknell Forest
Joined June 2012
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Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
We are excited to announce the judges for the Mayor's Opportunity Awards charity fund! You can find out a little bit more about them in this video.
Application for grants from the Mayor’s Opportunity Awards fund can be made here berkshirecf.org/.../bracknel…
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
11am today marks 104 years since the end of World War One.
We will be observing the silence in Time Square this morning, as many will do across the country. Doing so not only recognises the fallen from the first world war, but it also helps honour all those who have served.
ALT Crown of red poppies in a city garden
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Tea party for older residents at Tesco Martins Heron. Delighted to welcome the Mayor of Bracknell Forest @MayorBFC. @BracknellForest ☕️ 🌳
#TeaParty #OlderResidents #BracknellForest @Tesco
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Today is World Mental Health Day.
In support, the Happiness Hub will be attending various activities across the borough this week to support people in need and offer advice.
Follow the Happiness Hub for the full scehdule of events facebook.com/BerkshireHappin…
ALT world mental health day graphic with photo of the world
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
There are many symptoms of bipolar that can be overlooked for something else.
It’s worth asking the question: could it be bipolar?
Take our mood questionnaire which provides an assessment on how likely it is whether or not you have bipolar now >> bipolaruk.org/diagnosing-bip…
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Live coverage of The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be be shown in Bond Square (Bracknell town centre) on Monday, to give residents and visitors the opportunity to watch the historic moment and reflect collectively as a community.
bracknell-forest.gov.uk/news…
ALT Side profile portrait of Her Majesty The Queen in black and white.
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Bracknell Forest Mayor speaking about the sad news of the Queens passing. @MayorBFC
#QueenElizabeth
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
The official announcement of the new King, known formally as the proclamation of His Present Majesty, will be read by the Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, Cllr Ankur Shiv Bhandari, in Bond Square, at 2pm on Sunday, 11 September.
For more info: bracknell-forest.gov.uk/news…
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
@MayorBFC, Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Bettison OBE, and BFC Chief Executive, Timothy Wheadon, laid floral tributes for Her Majesty The Queen this morning at Station Green.
Residents are welcome to place compostable floral tributes at Station Green. bracknell-forest.gov.uk/roya…
ALT Three men in dark coloured suits standing in a line and holding white and yellow flowers.
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Please do support the excellent Bracknell Ukraine Appeal Festival at Peacock Farm this weekend. Thank you to @BracknellForest, @MayorBFC and our superb local community for putting it on. Tickets can be booked at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/peacock-f… nitter.gq/MayorBFC/status/155312…
The Mayor @AnkurSBhandari & Mayoress were delighted to be at the opening of “Together for Ukraine” festival raising funds for the people in Ukraine at Peacock Farm Pub with @JamesSunderl. The festival goes on whole weekend & tickets can be booked at eventbrite.co.uk/e/peacock-f…
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Thank you to everyone who helped to open the revamped toddler play area at South Hill Park yesterday. It was great to see children from Birch Hill Pre-School enjoying using the new facilities.
More details: bit.ly/PlayAreaRe-opens
@Proludic @MayorBFC @southhillpark @bracknelltc
ALT Formal opening of new play area at South Hill Park with Bracknell Forest Council staff.
ALT new play area at South Hill Park
ALT Children playing in the new play area at South Hill Park
ALT Children playing in new play area at South Hill Park
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
One of our core aims is 'to make lifelong memories' - THANK YOU to @MayorBFC (Cllr Ankur Shiv Bhandari) for helping us do that today 😃 Memories DEFINITELY made! #Platinumjubilee
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Today's Crowthorne Carnival was superb. Thank you to all the organisers, participants, visitors and schools for making it happen. Fantastic to see so many people taking part! @BLSAR @CrowthorneUK @WellingtonUK @CrowthorneCofE @RBFRSofficial @MayorBFC
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Last week saw another win for the council as we took home the Local Authority of the Year award at the South East Energy Efficiency Awards.🏆
The award recognises the amazing energy efficiency work that the council has conducted this year.👏
Read more. ➡ bit.ly/Enrgyawards
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Many adults, most children and all pregnant women are eligible for a free flu vaccine. Cllr Ms Ash Merry, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, has had her winter flu jab.
Book yours now ➡️ nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
The Mayor of Bracknell Forest's Christmas card competition has just been launched. Open to all primary school children in the borough. I look forward to presenting the winner with a printed copy of their card and their prize. Closing date 22 October.
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Day 4 of #ArmedForcesWeek. This morning the Commanding Officer of the @RMASandhurst Support Unit met @MayorBFC so @BracknellForest could show their support to Sandhurst Service personnel.
#ArmedForcesDay #SaluteOurForces
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
Day 4 of Armed Forces week. Lieutenant Colonel Hull, Commanding Officer of the Sandhurst Support Unit was invited by the Mayor of Bracknell Forest to give a speech during their Armed Forces Day Flag raising ceremony.
#ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesWeek #SaluteOurForces @MayorBFC
Mayor of Bracknell Forest retweeted
With the Mayor of @BracknellForest @MayorBFC Cllr Ash Merry at @Tesco Martins Heron, #Bracknell; Fundraising for local military charities during #ArmedForcesWeek. 💪👏👍
