Cllr Mary Temperton

Leader of Bracknell Forest Council

“Iam not at all surprised that Healthcare came out as number one as people are continually hearing of the pressures in hospitals and experiencing issues with obtaining doctor’s appointments. Crime and safety is a result of the lack of visible polic ing on our streets and in our communities. Crime rate is low in this area, but residents see drugs being openly dealt, with little action taken and when the police are called, their response is slow.

“Transport and traffic could well be the result of all the roadworks experienced locally because of utility companies and cable installations. The need to coordinate these works is a government issue. The need for affordable housing would have been a high priority in Bracknell Forest. The ‘cost of living crisis’ would also have been a higher pri- ority for many of our residents. Housing and issues with finances are the most common caseloads I deal with. Almost all Bracknell Forest schools are ‘good’ school and so parents of children in mainstream education would have no concerns. However, a parent of a child with Special Educational Needs would have put their concerns as a higher priority.

“Residents are very satisfied with the amount and maintenance of the green space in Bracknell Forest; we have superb recreation grounds and parks and of course, Swinley Forest. It is pleasing to see the low concerns on community services, refuse services and Council Tax Bills. This reflects satisfaction with the council-run services and the cost of providing them. The general order of responses is as I would have expected them.”