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 bob.miller@ntlworld.com.
Local Consultations | ||
| Consultation | Description | Closing Date |
| Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure Supplementary Planning Document (consultation draft) | The SPD gives detailed guidance on how to comply with biodiversity and green infrastructure policies in the Development Plan. It primarily provides guidance in relation to the implementation of the following Bracknell Forest Local Plan to 2037 (PDF, 121 MB) policies: The SPD document will provide guidance for developers (those who submit planning applications). Once adopted, the document will be material consideration in the assessment of planning applications. | 24 April 2026 05:00PM |
| Masterplan Supplementary Planning Document | Bracknell Forest Council is publishing a draft Masterplan Supplementry Planning Document (SPD) which will provide guidance on what the Council's expectations are for the preparation and approval of masterplans in relation to residential and mixed-use developments. It primarily provides guidance regarding the implementation of Policy LP28 (Design principles) of the adopted Bracknell Forest Local Plan in relation to sites that require a masterplan, and Policy LP50 (Design) in relation to the consideration of detailed design matters. It provides guidance for developers (those who submit planning applications) and will be used by officers in assessing masterplans. | 24 April 2026 05:00PM |
| Planning Obligations Supplementary Planning Document (consultation draft) | We are providing updated guidance to developers regarding the implementation of planning policies in the Local Plan. It primarily provides guidance in relation to the implementation of the following Bracknell Forest Local Plan to 2037 | 24 April 2026 09:14PM |
| Partner Questionnaire on Transitional Safeguarding (16–25) in Bracknell Forest | We are asking all partner agencies who support children and young adults in Bracknell Forest to complete this questionnaire to help us build a clear picture of how Transitional Safeguarding is current. | 27 April 2026 12:00AM |
| Polling District and Polling Place Review Spring 2026 | We are reviewing our polling districts, polling places and polling stations. The review is an ideal opportunity for electors, community groups and other interested parties to share their opinions on the existing polling district boundaries, polling place | 11 May 2026 10:56AM |
| Parks Satisfaction Survey | To collect feedback from residents and visitors about Bracknell Forest parks and open spaces. | 31 December 2029 03:17PM |
National Consultations | ||
| Consultation | Description | Closing Date |
| Keeping children safe in education: proposed revisions 2026 | We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance 'Keeping children safe in education' with a view to making changes for September 2026. | 22 April 2026 |
| Reviewing the law for powered mobility devices | We are seeking views on changing the rules for using powered mobility devices, including powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, on public roads and pavements. | 22 April 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: protection from detriments for taking industrial action | We are seeking views on the types of detriments that employers should be prohibited from imposing on workers for taking industrial action. | 23 April 2026 |
| Planning committee reform: draft regulations and guidance | We are seeking views on draft regulations and guidance underpinning planning committee reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. | 23 April 2026 |
| Introducing new Criteria for Recognition | Ofqual is consulting on the introduction of new Criteria for Recognition to secure the safe and timely delivery of 3 new types of qualification for post-16 students that were announced following the government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR). | 23 April 2026 |
| Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats | We are seeking views on plans to introduce a ban on new leasehold flats. ? | 24 April 2026 |
| A new Victims’ Code | This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code). | 30 April 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working | We are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly. | 30 April 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: modernising the Agency Work Regulatory Framework | We are seeking views on proposals to improve the framework which governs the temporary labour market to better protect workers while minimising business burdens. | 01 May 2026 |
| Proposal on support for pupils with medical conditions at school | We are seeking views on updates to guidance to strengthen how schools support pupils with medical conditions and allergies. | 01 May 2026 |
| Key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension | We are seeking views on proposals to improve key stage 4 academic performance measures and to extend school improvement support from the Department for Education’s targeted regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) service. | 04 May 2026 |
| Consulting the Secretary of State on planning decisions | We are seeking views on proposals that require Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to consult the Secretary of State on some planning decisions. | 04 May 2026 |
| Making public services work for you with your digital identity | This consultation seeks views on a proposed national digital ID system for British and Irish citizens and foreign nationals with permission to be in the UK. | 05 May 2026 12:30PM |
| Smoke-free, heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England | We are seeking views on proposals to extend smoke-free laws to certain outdoor public places and introduce heated tobacco-free and vape-free restrictions. | 08 May 2026 |
| Mandating vehicle safety technologies in GB type approval | Seeks views on proposals to incorporate a series of vehicle safety technologies into the GB type approval scheme. | 11 May 2026 |
| Introducing a minimum learning period for learner drivers | Seeks feedback on proposals to introduce mandatory requirements that learner drivers must meet before taking a practical driving test for a category B licence. | 11 May 2026 |
| Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers | Seeks views on the proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers in Great Britain. | 11 May 2026 |
| Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing | We are consulting on changes to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing to improve road safety and simplify people's access to motorcycling. | 11 May 2026 |
| Proposed changes to penalties for motoring offences | Seeks views on changes to current motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences. | 11 May 2026 |
| Improving protection for huntable wild birds | We want to know what you think about proposed legislative changes to reflect the conservation needs of some species of wild birds in the UK. All wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, but exemptions allow some species listed on a schedule of the Act to be shot for recreational and harvesting purposes. This mostly affects ducks, geese and waders. We want to ensure that the shooting of these wild birds is sustainable. | 17 May 2026 |
| SEND reform: putting children and young people first | Proposed changes to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including early, fair support, with shared accountabilities across local partners. | 18 May 2026 |
| Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals | Seeking views on proposed new measures to enhance livestock health and welfare for cattle, sheep and pigs in England. | 18 May 2026 |
| Fees for planning applications | This consultation seeks views on proposals to establish a new national default fee schedule for planning applications and on the principles of local fee setting. | 18 May 2026 |
| New Towns Draft Programme | We are seeking views on the draft New Towns Programme, preferred locations and the government’s proposed offer to potential new towns locations | 19 May 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: draft code of practice on trade union right of access | We're seeking views on a draft code of practice on the new legal framework for trade unions’ access to workplaces. | 20 May 2026 |
| Make Work Pay: threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations | We are seeking views on the level and methods by which the new organisation-wide threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations might be set. | 21 May 2026 |
| Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs | Ofqual wants your views on proposals to continue providing formulae and revised equations sheets as support materials in relevant GCSE exams. | 23 May 2026 |
| Updating the minimum emission standard for new road vehicles | Seeks views on whether to implement the Euro 7 emission standard for cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches. | 25 May 2026 11:45pm |
| Growing up in the online world: a national consultation | We are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families. | 26 May 2026 |
| Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing | This consultation sets out proposals for a new Tenure Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing requiring it to set a regulatory standard relating to tenure, aligned with the new assured tenancy and regulatory framework. The consultation also sets out a proposal to ensure the new Direction applies to all social housing provided by local housing authorities, irrespective of whether they hold a Housing Revenue Account (HRA). | 28 May 2026 |
| 16 to 19 level 1 English and maths qualifications | We would like your views on the design and delivery of proposed 16 to 19 English and maths level 1 qualifications. | 02 June 2026 |
| School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework | Seeking views on updating the School Food Standards, so that every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance. | 12 June 2026 |
| Industry Training Board reform | This industry consultation seeks views on the government’s proposal to bring together the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to create a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB) to act on behalf of the combined construction and engineering construction sectors. The consultation also seeks initial views on areas for further ITB reform. | 14 June 2026 |
| Call for input on potential powers to protect the UK from adverse economic pressure | This call for input seeks views on whether the UK government should develop new powers to protect the UK from acts of adverse economic pressure. | 18 June 2026 |
| Fire risk assessors profession | This consultation seeks views on proposals relating to the fire risk assessor profession. It covers the following areas: the future development of the fire risk assessor profession, the powers needed to regulate the fire risk assessor profession, and implementation approaches for competency requirements in the fire risk assessor profession | 18 June 2026 |
| Assistive software funded through Disabled Students’ Allowance | We’re seeking views on proposals for the way in which we fund assistive software through Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). | 18 June 2026 |
| Proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales | Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales. | 18 June 2026 |
| Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework | This consultation seeks views on the draft General Medical Council Order 2026, which would reform how the General Medical Council (GMC) regulates medical practitioners, physician associates and anaesthesia associates across the UK. | 23 June 2026 |
| Low Pay Commission consultation 2026 | We are gathering evidence towards our recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2027. | 26 June 2026 |
Special Consultations | ||
| Consultation | Description | Closing Date |
| NHS ENGLAND: Clinical policy for prescribing of masculinising and feminising hormones for children and adolescents who have gender incongruence or dysphoria | NHS England commissions the specialised NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Service, which sees children and young people up to 18 years. The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on a revised clinical policy on masculinising and feminising (MAF) hormones for children and adolescents who have gender incongruence or dysphoria. | 07 June 2026 |