Crackdown on town centre fly-tipping



“Stop dumping rubbish in the town centre or risk a hefty fine” is the message as our campaign to crack down on fly-tipping starts in Maidenhead with the aim to educate businesses and residents on how to dispose of their waste responsibly.

As part of ensuring the borough is cleaner, greener and safer, we have reminded town centre businesses of their responsibility to manage their commercial waste, ahead of an increase in inspections from our enforcement team in the coming weeks.

We're also reminding residents about how to deal with domestic waste and when and where this should be placed for collection. Failure to dispose of waste responsibly could result in missed collections, overflowing bins, and environmental issues that negatively affect everyone - with those fly-tipping risking a fine of £400, or up to £50,000 if prosecuted in court.

You can let us know if you see fly-tipped rubbish, or someone fly-tipping, via the report it section of our website

Have your say on Berkshire's blueprint for nature recovery

We're encouraging communities to have their say on proposals to protect biodiversity, reduce the impact of climate change and boost the benefits of nature in Berkshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy. You can visit our RBWM Together page to complete our survey and add pins to a Local Habitat Map for suggested nature recovery sites until Monday 24 March.

There are drop-in sessions in libraries across Berkshire for those requiring support to complete the survey, including a session at Maidenhead library from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday 6 March.

Cabinet to consider borough's budget for 2025/26

Our budget for 2025/26 will be considered by the council's decision-making Cabinet next week, ahead of being put to Full Council on 5 March 2025.

Aiming to rectify historical issues and invest to meet demands of the future, it reflects the difficult decisions needed to balance the budget and follows confirmation from government this week that they have approved our request for exceptional financial support of £103m - reflecting the level of support needed to balance the budget and put back money into the services that matter to residents.

You can see the details of both meetings on our website or visit our YouTube channel to watch meetings live or play back.

Help shape the future of pharmacy services

We want to hear your experiences to inform the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment that outlines how local pharmacies serve our communities. A few minutes of your time is important to help us understand how pharmacies are currently used across the borough, as well as identify gaps in the services that you need.

Have your say by visiting our RBWM Together page by Sunday 9 March. If you know someone who is not able to complete the survey online, please encourage them to take part by asking for help at their local library

Girls empowerment day

Our Girls' Forum will be marking this year's International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March with a special Girl's Empowerment Day featuring guest speakers, discussion forums and creative workshops on the theme of advocating for changes for young people with disabilities.

Join us from 2pm to 5pm at The Old Court on St Leonards Road, Windsor or contact our Girls' Forum for more information about the event or joining the Forum.

PCSO drop-in surgeries

Our libraries regularly host drop-in surgeries where you can speak to the Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to receive the latest crime prevention advice and ask questions about policing.

The next surgeries will take place on:

• Monday 24 February 11am to 12.30pm at Windsor Library
• Saturday 1 March 2pm to 3pm at Sunningdale Library
• Saturday 30 March 11.30am to 12.30pm at Sunningdale Library

See more library events

Empowering women & girls through physical activity

To mark International Women's Day, Leisure Focus will be offering over 60 free sports and physical activity sessions exclusively for women and girls across the Royal Borough from Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 March.

With a variety of sports and fitness sessions for all skill levels during their 7 days of focus - women and girls week, it is a perfect chance to discover the range of activities and local clubs on offer in a welcoming and inclusive environment and start your fitness journey.

Visit the Leisure Focus website to download the timetable and book your free activities now.

Visit Windsor at heart of new Local Visitor Economy Partnership

Windsor and the Royal Borough are at the heart of a new Berkshire-wide partnership that has achieved accreditation as a Local Visitor Economy Partnership from VisitEngland

The Partnership led by VisitWindsor is now part of VisitEngland’s new national structure – directly connecting it with the national tourist board and UK government and giving local businesses a bigger say and visibility in policy and funding decisions.



Read more on our website

Funding boost for arts and culture venues

We welcome the announcement this week that the government will be making over £270 million available as part of a new major funding package for arts and culture venues across the country.

As part of the Arts Everywhere Fund, £20 million will targeted to keep civic museums open and engaging, helping to provide local jobs, boost local pride and create opportunities for children and young people to learn.



Thanks to the support of volunteers, our Windsor and Royal Borough Museum recently extended its opening hours to open two days a week. It is now open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 4pm and remains a great place to learn more about our unique and exciting local history.

Our consultations - have your say

We regularly hold consultations and surveys to seek your views on proposals within the Royal Borough: 

• Share your views on parking and road safety in Sunninghill by Friday 7 March

• Tell us how you use local pharmacies by completing our Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment survey by Sunday 9 March

Community Spotlight

Here are some of the upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the Royal Borough: 

• Thames Hospice are looking for Volunteer eBay Assistants in Maidenhead, to help in a fun role listing collectable and interesting items. Their shop is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday morning 9am to 1pm. Get in touch with Julie-Ann Chapman by calling 01753 847303 or visit the Thames Hospice website for more information

• Filling Good needs you! Filling Good a community benefit society, owned by local people and run mostly by volunteers - they're looking for new volunteers and would love to welcome you into their lovely community, not for profit, refill shop. Shifts are only 4 hours long and you will get to meet lots of local people and fellow volunteers as part of the Filling Good community. Visit their website or email

• Geneva High School Choir from Chicago, USA will be holding a free lunchtime concert in Windsor Parish Church at 1pm on Monday 24 February as part of their 10 day tour of England and France. Come along for the uplifting youth choir of 70 voices presenting a programme of American choral music under their charismatic director Jessica Heinrich. Learn more

• The Arts Society Windsor invites you to a lecture on 'The Politeness of Princes - The Reality of Medieval Etiquette and Table Manners' on Wednesday 26 February at 1.30pm at Old Windsor Memorial Hall. New members welcome. Visit their website

• King George VI Day Centre's charity fundraiser 'Bonkers Bingo' will take place on Friday 7 March at 7pm at Clarence Road, Windsor. There will be a bingo, raffle and games with supper and a drink included. For more information and to book your place, visit their website or contact Sam or Lucy on 01753 853654 or email

• Bring seeds to swap with others and start your growing journey at the free Maidenhead seed swap from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 8 March at the ECO Action Hub at Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead. Email for more information

• Maidenhead Indian Association invites you to join their Holi celebrations including music and dancing at Oaken Grove Park, Maidenhead on Saturday 15 March. Holi is a festival of colours and all the colours they use will be entirely organic and dissolve in water. 

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, please visit RBWM Together

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

• Road improvement works will take place on B383 Buckhurst Road, Ascot from 9.30am Monday 24 February until 4pm on Tuesday 25 February, to facilitate service pipe relay.

• Road improvement works will take place between College Avenue and Spencers Road, Maidenhead from 12pm on Monday 24 February until 12pm Friday 9 May to facilitate gas mains replacement works.

• Cycleway improvements will continue on Holmanleaze, Maidenhead until 14 March 2025 as part of our work to improve walking and cycling routes in the town centre.

• Work to upgrade the roundabout at the junction of Holyport road/A308 Windsor Road is continuing with three-way traffic lights in place until the end of July. The project is based on your feedback and is funded by Local Enterprise Partnership and the Community Infrastructure Levy

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