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Children's services rated 'Good', as Ofsted inspectors praise 'Outstanding' help for Care Leavers
Our Children’s services are rated as ‘good’, with the experience and progress of Care Leavers recognised as ‘outstanding’ in the latest inspection by Ofsted.
Following a two week-long inspection in October, their report concluded that the council had successfully turned previous areas of weakness into areas of strength - thanks to an experienced and consistent leadership team who are focused on what children and young people need to succeed and celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of all children across the borough.
Read our news story
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Share your views to help shape the future of Ascot
We’re inviting residents and business owners to have their say on the draft document that will help inform planning decisions for Ascot, including the future of the High Street.
The draft Supplementary Planning Document contains potential options for how the High Street might be improved, ways of achieving better walking and cycling connectivity, and a series of improvements to local infrastructure to support new development.
It also includes a number of design principles to guide new development in the village centre, including ensuring it is coordinated, a clear layout of streets and spaces to ease movement and access, a network of green infrastructure, open spaces and places where the community can live and spend time together.
Find our more via our website or by coming along to one of our drop-in sessions:
- Ascot Durning Library - Thursday 5 December from 2pm to 6.30pm
- Ascot Football Club - Monday 9 December from 5pm to 8pm
- Ascot Durning Library - Wednesday 11 December from 10.30am to 1.30pm
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Update from from Maidenhead Christmas Lights Switch-on event
A yellow warning for rain has been issued affecting much of the south of England this weekend, including the possibility of high winds.
Our magical Christmas Light Switch-on event in Maidenhead will still be going ahead from 11am on 23 November. To ensure everyone enjoys the event safely, we’ve made some changes:
- The Festive Market will now be held inside Maidenhead Town Hall, with stalls, music and entertainment inside our Desborough Theatre from 11am
- Our programme of live music and entertainment accompanying the Christmas Lights Switch-on will start at the later time of 4.30pm on our Town Hall Live Stage on St Ives Road. For safety reasons, this year’s countdown will not include a fireworks display
We wish everyone a fantastic day! Follow our MakeMaidenhead page on Facebook for the latest updates and don’t forget to share your best photos with the hashtag #MyFestiveRoyalBorough
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ASB Awareness Week
During this week’s Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week, our Community Wardens have been holding community engagement stands and doing extra patrols in parks and open spaces across the borough.
They are supported by our Control Room, Housing Service and Customer Services team who all work year round to keep our residents safe.
Examples of antisocial behaviour that should be reported to the council include vandalism, graffiti, rowdy inconsiderate behaviour, nuisance neighbours, fly-tipping or posting, dog related anti-social behaviour, and misuse of communal and public areas.
Offensive and threatening behaviour, speeding and anti-social behaviour involving a vehicle, drug use and dealing, or a dog behaving aggressively should be reported to the police on 101, or on 999 in an emergency.
Learn more about reporting anti-social behaviour on our anti-social behaviour page or by calling our Community Safety Team on 01628 685636.
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Join the discussion at our Windsor Forum
Join us for the next Windsor Forum on Thursday 14 November at the Town Hall, St. Ives Road from 6.30pm.
Residents are welcome to attend to take part in the discussion, ask questions and suggest items for future agendas. You can join the meeting in person or watch if live or back on our YouTube channel
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Our consultations - have your say
We regularly hold consultations and surveys to seek your views on proposals within the Royal Borough:
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Community Spotlight
Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough:
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Update: Clewer and Dedworth Together have postponed their Christmas Fair, originally planned for this Sunday 24 November, due to weather warnings in place this weekend. Join them on the new date of Sunday 1 December from 1pm to 4pm at Clewer Memorial Rec in Dedworth. All proceeds will go towards initiatives aimed at reducing disadvantage in the Clewer and Dedworth community
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Cookham Dean Church will be holding an Autumn Fayre from 10am to 3pm this Saturday 23rd November at Cookham Dean Women's Institute Hall. Entry is free and refreshments available all day
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Datchet’s first blue plaque will be unveiled at Datchet Women’s Institute Hall, The Green at 12:30pm this Saturday 23 November to honour Sergeant Henry William Engleheart, who was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1900 for an act of extreme bravery during the Second Boer War. See more information
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Abbeyfield Maidenhead is look for passionate and dedicated individuals to join their board of Trustees. They'd love to hear from you if you have experience in marketing, HR, business, or the health and social care sectors. As a Trustee, you’ll bring fresh ideas and professional expertise, and join an experienced team committed to enhancing life in their two care homes. To learn more, email their General Manager
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Maidenhead Street Angels are looking for more adults to join their teams of volunteers who patrol Maidenhead town centre every Saturday, and occasionally on Friday nights. They help to look out for people who are vulnerable and offer non-judgemental support with a friendly smile. Visit their Facebook page or email
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All Saints Church Christmas Market will take place on Saturday 30 November from 12 noon to 3.30pm at Boyne Hill Road, Maidenhead. Attractions will include a range of local arts and craft and gift stalls, All Saints own Handicraft stall, a Tombola and Raffle. Come and enjoy hot food, mulled wine and hot drinks as well as a children's treasure hunt, activity table and visits to Father Christmas. Email Stella Harding
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Age Concern Windsor are holding a Christmas wreath making event on 4 December in partnership with Braywick nature centre and the Goodgym Windsor and Maidenhead. Join them for a fun evening including nibbles and an alcoholic drink at the Spencer Denney Centre, in Windsor from 6.30pm for 7pm start. Tickets are £35 per person. For info and to book please call 01753 860685 or email
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Old Windsor Parish Council are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Sunday 8th December 2024 between 4pm and 6pm at the St Lukes Road shopping centre. Join them for Father Christmas, the Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band, funfair rides, street entertainment, food and crafts
Do you have an upcoming not-for-profit community event or appeal for volunteers you’d like us to share? Send a short summary including key dates and a link to communications@rbwm.gov.uk and it could be shared with more than 21,000 local residents.
To see further volunteering opportunities in the borough, or for another way for community organisations to promote volunteering opportunities, please visit RBWM Together
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Local travel updates
For details of further council works on highways, visit our website. For full local roadwork details, including work by utility firms, please visit the One Network website
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There will be a road closure at the junction St Lukes Road and the A308 Craufurd Rise until 29 November. The works are part of highway improvements being made in the Norfolk Park area to improve road safety based on your feedback. The project will also include a road closure to make improvements on Australia Avenue, from 2 December to 12 December 2024
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Cycleway improvements will continue on Holmanleaze (St Mary’s) until 14 March 2025 as part of our work to improve walking and cycling routes in the town centre
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There will be a partial road closure from the junction of Lock Lane and Wessex Way in Maidenhead from midnight on 19 November to 10 December to carry out essential repairs.
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