Economic and Skills Development Partnership
Bracknell Forest
The ESDP is a business-driven partnership, supported by Bracknell Forest Council. It’s aims are to:
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provide a co-ordinated voice and support to Bracknell Forest’s local business community;
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represent the local business community in responding to central and local government consultations, and in seeking funding for business initiatives;
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develop strong working relationships with organisations such as the local authority, Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Berkshire Growth Hub, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce; and
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deliver initiatives that benefit the Bracknell Forest business community.
All businesses in Bracknell Forest are welcome to participate in the ESDP’s activities. There are no fees involved. Members include businesses of all sizes from across Bracknell Forest.
Photography Competition 2022
"Bracknell Forest’s mood-boosting places"
Photo competition results
The ESDP proudly sponsored Bracknell Forest Council's annual photography competition. Amateur photographers were challenged to capture Bracknell Forest’s mood-boosting places.
This theme reflects the abundance of amazing local places, which makes Bracknell Forest a special place in which to live, work and play.
The top 5 winning images from this year’s photo competition can be seen below.
First Place
Lift off at Mill Pond by Ray Hewitt
The judges scored Ray’s photo highly for its overall impact and technical ability.
The image nicely symbolises how being close to nature can help to boost residents’ moods.
Second Place
Bracknell town centre skyline at night by Gareth Fish
Third Place
Misty Dawn - bird's-eye view over Windmill Meadows by John Jacobs
South Hill Park on a golden summer morning, by Claire Moore
Special Award
Dusk at Cabbage Hill by Ruhi Usman Shaikh
Photography Competition 2021
In 2021, we challenged amateur photographers to capture photos that ‘Celebrate Bracknell Forest’s Natural Wonders’.
The theme was chosen to reflect the abundance of local natural places, and how this makes Bracknell Forest a special place in which to live, work and play.
To see the winners of the 2021 Photography competition and read the press release.
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Special Award
Please also see the below photos, which are some honourable mentions for the annual photography competition, sponsored by the ESDP
