Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest is a Unitary authority and borough in the former county of Berkshire in southern England. It covers the towns of Bracknell, Binfield, and the surrounding area.

Related Topics:
Unitary authority - Borough - County - Berkshire - England - Bracknell - Binfield

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It was formed on April 1 1974, as the Bracknell district. It changed its name in May 1988, at the same time as it was granted borough status.

Related Topics:
April 1 - 1974 - 1988

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On April 1, 1998, Berkshire County Council was abolished, and Bracknell Forest Borough Council became a unitary authority.

Related Topics:
April 1 - 1998 - Berkshire County Council - Unitary authority

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Since 1973 Bracknell Forest is twinned with Leverkusen in Germany.

Related Topics:
1973 - Leverkusen - Germany

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