Bracknell Forest
| Borough of Bracknell Forest | |
|---|---|
 Shown within Berkshire | |
| Geography | |
| Status: | Unitary, Borough |
| Region: | South East England |
| Ceremonial County: | Berkshire |
| Area: - Total | Ranked 238th 109.38 km² |
| Admin. HQ: | Bracknell |
| ONS code: | 00MA |
| Demographics | |
| Population: - Total (2002 est.) - Density | Ranked 188th 109,627 1,002 / km² |
| Ethnicity: | 95.1% White 1.9% S.Asian 1.0% Afro-Carib. |
| Politics | |
| Bracknell Forest Borough Council http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ | |
| Leadership: | Leader & Cabinet |
| Executive: | Conservative |
| MPs: | Andrew Mackay, Michael Trend |
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.
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.
On April 1, 1998, Berkshire County Council was abolished, and Bracknell Forest Borough Council became a unitary authority.
See also: Regions of England
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