Bracknell Forest Council has met the IDeA's achieving level of equality framework. Following a two-day review of the council, the authority was praised for its excellent work in meeting the needs of specific communities, efforts to build cohesion, and a strong culture of partnership through working with other sectors. Council leader, Paul Bettison, said: ‘Equalities is an ethos. It is the way we do things here, and it is fundamental to providing excellent customer services.' Running out of time An end to traffic chaos caused by the school run could be in sight for one council. Initiatives by Peterborough City Council which aim to encourage parents to use more sustainable methods of transport have led to a 1.5% fall in the number of city youngsters travelling to school by car in the last year.