Environmental Services

The committee oversees the management of the Town Council’s recreation grounds, play areas and pavilions and is responsible for establishing future work plans for play area renewal and refurbishment. Environmental issues are also considered by the committee. The Town Council may also be consulted on proposals regarding environmental improvements in the local area and other matters of interest to the people of Bracknell Town.

This Committee has responsibility for:

• Public open spaces and recreation grounds
• Children’s play areas and teenage meeting places
• Sports pitches and facilities
• Pavilions
• Allotments
• Bus shelters and street furniture
• Environment Wardens
• Litter collection, dog bins
• Larges Lane Cemetery
• Bracknell in Bloom
• Community projects

The Environmental Services Committee is also responsible for overseeing the Town Council’s works programme. Due to the nature of its primary responsibilities recreation and leisure issues are of vital importance to the Council and the management of the recreation grounds and play areas and establishing future work plans for play area renewal and refurbishment are vital committee responsibilities. The Environmental Services Committee normally meets four times a year.

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Members

Lucy Young  
Great Hollands South
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Lucy Young

Lucy moved to Bracknell in 1991, first living in Hanworth and moving to Great Hollands in 2001.

Since living in Bracknell Lucy has brought up four children, using many of the facilities and amenities provided by Bracknell Town Council. As a dog owner she appreciates the many green spaces offered and feels passionate about keeping them safe, litter-free and accessible for the whole community.

With a background supporting vulnerable families and their children, Lucy wants to continue ensuring the quality and safety of play equipment in our parks, so people have places to enjoy precious time with their families.

In her spare time Lucy continues with dedicating her time to the young people of our communities by running a guide unit, something she has done for nearly thirty years.

Lucy has a love of theatre and enjoys nights out at The Wilde Theatre at South Hill Park, a great facility offered to the residents of the town.

Chairman

Kathleen Nugent  
Hanworth
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Kathleen Nugent

I have lived in Bracknell for over 40 years, and was headteacher at The Pines school in Hanworth, and also a governor at Bracknell and Wokingham College. I now work as an advocate providing advocacy support for vulnerable adults and children.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family in Bracknell's beautiful parks. I passionately believe that it is important to listen to the views of local people when decisions are being made about community services and the local environment.

Vice Chairman

Imara Wright  
Priestwood
Labour

M: 07470 444412

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Imara Wright

I moved to Bracknell in 2013 when I was 8 years old, and enjoyed my time in Bracknell Forest primary and secondary schools.

I am now at University studying Politics and French, and I am very interested in the participation of young people in civil society.

As a councillor I hope to bring a voice to young people in Bracknell and make sure that we are not overlooked in key decisions about our future!

Member

Caroline Egglestone  
Bullbrook
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

Member

Jeffrey Gillbe  
Jennett's Park
Labour

M: 07854 831506

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Jeffrey Gillbe

Jeff was first elected in May 2023, one of two inaugural councillors for Jennett’s Park. Having once lived on Osprey Avenue, he is keenly aware of the opportunities and challenges the community faces – the need to defend its green spaces, and to ensure the infrastructure keeps pace with its growing population. As a member of the Environmental Services Committee, Jeff will use his position to fight for Bracknell’s green heritage and to lobby the borough council.

Jeff worked 45 years as a petrochemical designer, stationed on projects all around the world. Now retired, he is committed to giving back to the town he is proud to call home. Besides his work on the town council, he enjoys his time at classical music concerts, making sure his pet cat Pixie keeps out of trouble…and ensuring he keeps his son Guy (borough councillor for Easthampstead & Wildridings) busy with plenty of casework.

Member

Mary Temperton  
Great Hollands North
Labour

T: 01344 426191

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Mary Temperton

I have now served on the Bracknell Town Council for 40 years, representing Great Hollands North residents and it is a real privilege. Bracknell Town is blessed with superb play areas and recreation grounds, both big and small. Ensuring these are well maintained and accessible to all age groups is essential, but we need to hear from residents too if more needs to be done or different equipment should be included. I am anxious to make our Town as ‘Green’ as possible, to increase our biodiversity and bring our carbon footprint to net zero as soon as possible.

I taught Science at Easthampstead Park School for 22 years and loved it. It is always a joy when I knock on the door of one of my past students- and there are very many of you still living here in Bracknell. Bracknell is a lovely place to live.

Member

Simon Carter  
Wildridings
Labour

M: 07503 411199

Member

Gerry Webb  
Great Hollands South
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Gerry Webb

Gerry has lived in Bracknell all of her life and in Great Hollands for the last 36 years. She started her life as a Chemist with a local defence company. Following a career break to raise a family, Gerry moved into secondary and then further education, where she still works today.

Gerry participates in many outdoor pursuits, including running and cycling, and she enjoys the extensive facilities that the town possesses. She wishes to maintain and improve these facilities and to protect the environment for all residents to enjoy.

Member

Ryan Frost  
Priestwood
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Ryan Frost

I have lived in Bracknell since 2020. Originally qualifying as a secondary school languages teacher, I now work for a national charity tackling educational disadvantage.

I am a governor at Garth Hill College and a trustee at Youthline, the young people's counselling service.; charities supporting young people are close to my heart.

In my free time I enjoy rambling so I am keen to protect and promote our green spaces.

Member

Janet Cochrane  
Birch Hill and North Lake
Labour

T: 01344 516841

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Janet Cochrane

I have lived in Bracknell for over 40 years having raised my three sons as a single parent, two of whom still live locally. I would not choose to live anywhere else. I love the area and the people that help to make it the great place it is.

I have worked as an administrator for the NHS for 32 years and now, semi-retired, work part=time in a Health Centre. For a short time, I was an infant and welfare assistant in a primary school. I then worked as assistant scheme manager in Sheltered Housing. This means I have worked with a wide spectrum of age groups in my working life and which I hope will help me to contribute in my role as councillor for both Borough and Town councils.

Member

Jodie Watts  
Crown Wood
Labour

Member

Ellen Mac Hale  
Garth
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

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Ellen Mac Hale

I have lived in Garth for 39 years, and am now retired. I worked as a chartered librarian for BP; two higher education libraries, a comprehensive school and finally as Head of Learning Resources at Henley College.

Since retirement I have volunteered with ABC to Read in a local primary school, South Hill Park and the National Trust at Nuffield Place. I am particularly pleased that our local Councils support South Hill Park where I enjoy meeting and helping customers for our wide-ranging performances.

My hobbies include gardening, theatre, WEA classes in art history and architecture and walking with local groups.

Our parks and green spaces are very important to me and I realise how lucky Bracknell is to have them. With so many flats being built now, they will be the gardens for many residents. They are wonderful resources for our physical and mental health.

Member

Donna Sidebotham  
Harmans Water
Labour

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Donna Sidebotham

I have lived in Bracknell for nearly 20 years, entering the area into the Binfield side of Bracknell, then moving to housing association flats in Downshire Way. I then moved to Forest Park and have now lived in Harmans Water for 10 years.

I love Bracknell and I've become a strong part of the community. I became a school governor for Harmans Water school 6 years ago and also run my own company in Bracknell.

As a mother and dog mum to my 2 dogs, Swagger and Bonnie, I have great appreciation for the outdoor space and parks and am passionate about the environment and green living. My roots are from country living, but enjoy what Bracknell has to offer. I believe there is a great community, green space and you can always see trees where ever you stand.

I look forward to being even more active in the community and standing up for all the parks and open space can offer.

Substitute member

Helen Purnell  
Wildridings
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

Substitute member

Naheed Ejaz  
Great Hollands North
Labour

T: 01344 420079 (office hours only)

Substitute member

Jenny Penfold  
Hanworth
Labour

M: 07885 952788
T: 01344 453044

Substitute member

Graham Firth  
Bullbrook
Labour

T: 01344 425406

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Graham Firth

Graham has lived in Bullbrook, Bracknell for 35 years and is married with two grown-up children, who have now moved away but previously attended local Bracknell primary and secondary schools. Now retired for some years, he was formerly a university librarian. Graham was for many years a governor at Cranbourne Primary School and has previously represented Bullbrook on Bracknell Town Council (1995 - 2000), so feels greatly honoured to be elected again for the ward after such a long break. He edits a quarterly magazine for the Exeter University Club for the more mature graduates of the university and, since retirement, has joined the Bracknell Film society and the local U3A.

Graham is interested in sport, including locally provided facilities, and enjoys walking and jogging in the many parks and open spaces of Bracknell, upkeep of which is an important part of Bracknell Town Council's work. He recognises the importance of Bracknell's libraries as community centres and is keen that South Hill Park should be properly supported as a continuing outstanding local focus for the arts.

Substitute member

Upcoming meetings and events

Tuesday, 26th Sep 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 23rd Jan 2024
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 23rd Apr 2024
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Past meetings and events

Tuesday, 6th Jun 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 28th Feb 2023
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 29th Nov 2022
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 6th Sep 2022
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 24th May 2022
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 8th Mar 2022
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 18th Jan 2022
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 19th Oct 2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 27th Jul 2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 8th Jun 2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 13th Apr 2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Council events
• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings

Tuesday, 19th Jan 2021
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Environmental Services Committee

• Council events
• Environmental Services committee
• Future Council meetings