Have Your Say: Local and Central Government Consultations
This page lists some of the current consultations (unless otherwise stated consultations finish at 23:59 on the date indicated).
To explore other consultations you can look to these two links:
Bracknell Forest at: https://consult.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/kse/
National Consultations at: https://www.gov.uk/search/policy-papers-and-consultations?content_store_document_type%5B%5D=open_consultations&order=updated-newest
If there are other consultations that you know of that should be included, or you want to be kept informed of certain topics, please get in touch with Bob Miller at [email protected].
Local Consultations | ||
| Consultation | Description | Closing Date |
| Admission Arrangements 2027.28 | Bracknell Forest Council, as the admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools in Bracknell Forest, is consulting on the following change to the admission arrangements for the 2027-2028 academic year: It is proposed that the designated area (also known as the catchment area) for Crowthorne CE Primary School be returned to its original state prior to the 2017 expansion. This would involve removing the area of the Bucklers Park development from the school's current designated area. | 17 January 2026 5pm |
| Consultation on strategic priorities for the Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-32 | We are developing our Domestic Abuse Strategy 2026-32 which will set out our priorities for preventing and responding to domestic abuse in our community. We want to ensure this strategy reflects the experiences and priorities of local people, professionals, and partners. Please take a few minutes to share your views on the proposed priorities below. Your feedback will help shape our approach and make sure it meets the needs of those affected by domestic abuse. | 8 January 2026 10:18am |
| Bus service consultation - routes 151/151A, 299, 598 | Bracknell Forest Council is consulting on its budget proposals and would like to hear from residents about the impact of withdrawing some underused bus services. | 21 January 2026 9am |
| Budget Consultation 2026/27 | Like all local authorities, Bracknell Forest Council must make sure it balances its budget.The council’s budget is split in two - revenue budget and capital budget: * The revenue budget covers day-to-day spending. It is mainly paid for by council tax, government grants and some income from business rates. Schools are funded by a specific government grant. * The capital budget is spending on council ‘assets’ – this includes roads and buildings. It is funded through government grants, money from selling assets, contributions from developers, and some borrowing. Consultation documents are available by clicking the ‘survey details’ tab at the top of this page, then under ‘supporting files’ on the left. You have until 5pm on 27 January to submit an official response to ensure your voice is heard. | 17 January 2026 5pm |
| Parks Satisfaction Survey | To collect feedback from residents and visitors about Bracknell Forest parks and open spaces. | 31 December 2029 03:17PM |
National Consultations | ||
| Post-16 level 3 and below pathways | We're seeking views on the design and implementation of a third, vocational pathway at level 3 and two new pathways at level 2 in post-16 education. | January 12, 2026 |
| Changes to NICE regulations: cost-effectiveness threshold | Consultation seeking views on proposals to give ministers limited powers to direct the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in setting the standard cost-effectiveness threshold. | January 13, 2026 |
| Provisional local government finance settlement 2026 to 2027 | We are seeking views on the proposals for the local government finance settlement for 2026 to 2027. Following the conclusion of this consultation, the final Settlement for 2026 to 2027 will be published and laid before the House of Commons in early 2026. | January 14, 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers | The government is seeking views on enhancing workplace protections against dismissal for pregnant women and new mothers. | January 15, 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: leave for bereavement including pregnancy loss | We are seeking views on the details of a new entitlement to bereavement leave, including for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. | January 15, 2026 |
| Fair pay agreement process in adult social care | The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking the views of individuals and organisations about fair pay agreements. This consultation aims to gather views from the sector on how to establish the best way to collectively agree a fair pay agreement. | January 16, 2026 |
| Consultation: Proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme | The Government is consulting on proposed changes to the infected blood compensation scheme on the basis of recommendations made in the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report. Responses to this consultation will support the Government to implement any changes to the Scheme through legislation. | January 22, 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting for statutory union ballots | The government will introduce a new statutory code of practice on electronic and workplace balloting to accompany the introduction of these methods for statutory union ballots. This new code will provide practical information on the conduct of these ballots. | January 28, 2026 |
| Government Statistical Service Harmonisation: Assessing user needs for additional response options for the new ethnicity harmonisation standard | At the Government Statistical Service we want your response to this consultation to provide evidence of user need, including community and respondent need, for additional tick boxes within the new ethnicity harmonised standard. | February 04, 2026 |
| Census 2031 Topic Consultation | The Topic Consultation provides you with an opportunity to help shape Census 2031 and future population statistics. By sharing your views on what data matters to you and your organisation, you will inform the design of a census that better supports public services and policy decisions. | February 04, 2026 |
| Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions | Heat pumps, along with heat networks, will be the primary low-carbon technologies for decarbonising home and non-domestic heating. These are existing, technically mature low-carbon technologies, deployable at scale and as such are expected to play a significant role in decarbonising heat in every pathway to net zero. Whilst heat pumps and heat networks will work well for the majority of properties, the government is interested in understanding what alternative technologies are available across different types of domestic and non-domestic buildings to ensure consumers have a choice of suitable low-carbon heating technology options. In exploring these solutions, the government wishes to make clear we do not propose that any household or business installs a low carbon option which is not suitable for their property. | February 10, 2026 |
| Legal framework for using facial recognition in law enforcement | The government is launching a consultation to help develop a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement. | February 12, 2026 |
| Visitor levy in England | This consultation seeks views on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England. | February 18, 2026 |
| Licensing for knife sales | We are seeking views on our proposals to introduce a licensing system for sellers and importers of knives and bladed articles. | February 24, 2026 |
| Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act DWP Codes of Practice: Verifying Eligibility in the Welfare System, Obtaining Information and Recovering Debt | The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 establishes a modernised legislative framework to enable the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to more effectively identify, prevent, and reduce fraud and error within the social security system. Three draft Codes of Practice have been developed, to ensure the safe, effective and proportionate use of DWP’s new powers. To ensure appropriate governance and transparency in the exercise of these new powers, the DWP is committed to undertaking a public consultation on the proposed Codes of Practice developed under the Act. | February 27, 2026 |
| Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future | This is a consultation on improving the standards of pension scheme trusteeship, governance and administration. We welcome stakeholder feedback to the questions put forward on how we can ensure pension scheme trusteeship, administration and governance should adapt to meet the challenges of a modern pension system. | March 05, 2026 |
| Establishing the Child Protection Authority in England | We are consulting on creating Child Protection Authority (CPA), a national body to improve child protection. We propose the CPA to be an expert, accurate and decisive body. It will make the multi-agency child protection system clearer, more unified and ensure there are ongoing improvements through effective evidence-based support. | March 05, 2026 |
| Regulating on-screen assessment | Ofqual is consulting on proposals for how on-screen assessment should be regulated in GCSEs, AS and A levels in England. The approach supports responsible innovation, while ensuring that changes to assessment are carefully managed to protect standards, fairness, public confidence, and reliable delivery. We are proposing a controlled introduction of on-screen assessment, with pen-and-paper remaining central to most exams. | March 05, 2026 |
| Expanding access to naloxone: supply and emergency use | Naloxone is a life-saving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can help to prevent overdose deaths. Anyone can administer naloxone in an emergency but currently, it can only legally be supplied to an individual for future use by a list of professionals and services named in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking views in this consultation on proposals to further expand access to naloxone across the UK. | March 09, 2026 |
| Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter - the BBC Royal Charter Review, Green Paper and public consultation | The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is reviewing the current BBC Charter, which expires on 31 December 2027. This green paper and public consultation outlines and seeks views on the changes we are considering making to the Charter, to futureproof the BBC and help it continue serving the public. The new Charter is expected to take effect on 1 January 2028. | March 10, 2026 |
| Enhanced protections for homeowners on freehold estates | The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 brought in a range of measures to improve home ownership for those living on freehold estates in England and Wales. This consultation seeks views on how to implement this new framework through secondary legislation, which will increase transparency around charges. | March 12, 2026 |
| Reducing the prevalence of private estate management arrangements | This consultation seeks view on proposals to tackle unadopted amenities on privately managed housing estates in England. | March 12, 2026 |
| Consultation on the Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) | At Budget 2025, the government announced electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED): a new mileage charge for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, which will take effect from April 2028. This consultation sets out further detail on how eVED will work and seeks views its design and implementation. | March 18, 2026 |
| Down Syndrome Act 2022 draft statutory guidance | This consultation sets out what the Department of Health and Social Care is proposing for the statutory guidance issued under the Down Syndrome Act 2022. We have considered public views in response to the Down Syndrome Act 2022 guidance: call for evidence regarding areas to include in the draft statutory guidance. We would now like to invite people to take part in the full consultation to widely test the draft statutory guidance ahead of final publication. | March 30, 2026 |
Labour Party Consultations | ||
| Lucy Listens Survey | This survey is your chance to tell us how we can make your membership more meaningful and how we can ensure your voice is at the heart of the party’s decisions and plans. Our members are our strength linking us into communities and workplaces, with the nation’s conversations. That’s why we want as many members as possible to fill in our survey and share your views. | January 18, 2026 |
Bracknell Town Council Consultations | ||
| Have Your Say: Bracknell Town Council Strategic Plan 2025–2029 | Bracknell Town Council is inviting residents, businesses, and community groups to share their views on our draft Strategic Plan for 2025–2029. This plan sets out our vision and priorities for the next four years, and we want to ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of everyone in our community. | 13th January 2026 09:00 am |