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Wishing our communities a blessed Ramadan
We're wishing our communities a happy and healthy start to Ramadan this weekend and for the month ahead.
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Our plans for a fairer social housing policy
Measures to determine who will be eligible and prioritised for the limited social housing in the Royal Borough, ensuring it goes to those most in need, have been considered and agreed by our decision-making Cabinet this week.
The new policy, which reflects changes in government legislation and guidance, aims to create a simpler and fairer approach to allocating social housing in the borough and follows your feedback received between October and January.
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Windsor Town Team launches community clean-up
The newly formed Windsor Town Team celebrated a fantastic beginning to its Kick Start project this month as local volunteers came together to help refresh and rejuvenate green spaces in the town centre ahead of this spring.
On Saturday 15 February, volunteers of all ages came together with local councillors Mark Wilson, Julian Tisi, Karen Davies, Devon Davies and The Windsor and Eton Society - clearing more than 12 bags’ worth of litter and weeding, pruning and cleaning along the riverside by Windsor Bridge.
The day was the first of regular volunteering events the Windsor Town Team aims to hold throughout the year. To get involved in creating a cleaner and greener Windsor at future events, please email us
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Children starting Secondary, Middle or Upper school in September
National offer day for children starting Secondary, Middle or Upper school in September 2025 is on Monday 3 March. If you've applied for a school place for your child, you will need to respond to let us know if you wish to accept or decline the offer by Saturday 15 March 2025.
If you applied online using our online portal, you will be able to log into your account to accept or decline your offer and receive an email confirming the outcome of your application. You can also email your response to our admissions team, including your child's full name and date of birth.
If you applied on paper or using our Google online form, your outcome letter will be dispatched via email or first-class post providing information about the outcome and how to respond.
Learn more on our school admissions page.
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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 how you can get involved!
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Introducing our Carers’ Community Fund
We’re looking to support a range of projects across the borough that address unpaid carers’ needs and develop carer communities. Our Carers’ Community Fund, supported by the Department of Health and Social Care, is welcoming applications from community and voluntary groups, residents and local statutory organisations.
Funding for projects will be one-off, to cover a period of at least six months, and applications will need to show how they intend to sustain projects beyond the lifetime of the funding. You have until 4pm on Friday 14 March to get involved.
Find out more and apply on our RBWM Together page
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Windsor Welcome Ambassadors
Visit Windsor are looking for new volunteers to welcome visitors to Windsor town centre and help them make the most of their visit.
By volunteering as little as three hours of your time between 9am and 3pm on Fridays and weekends between April and this September, you could play a vital role in representing our vibrant communities, helping local businesses and supporting Windsor’s reputation as a must-visit destination!
If you’re someone who loves Windsor and is interested in joining our team, please apply on the My Royal Borough website by Sunday 9 March
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Join our Education Appeals Panel
We're looking for volunteers to become members of Education Appeal panels that review cases where a parent or guardian has appealed against the decision to refuse their child a place at a particular school.
Panel Members must be empathetic, good listeners, and interested in contributing to the education of children in our borough - in return for full training in this important role in the education system.
There are no specific qualifications or experience that you need - we're looking for people who can bring all types of knowledge, background and experience to the role.
Learn more on our website
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Maidenhead Job Fair
The next local jobs fair will take place at Maidenhead Library on Tuesday 25 March from 10am to 12.30pm.
Jobseekers will have the opportunity to meet local employers and find out about their current vacancies. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day.
Employers who wish to attend the event should email DWP-library@rbwm.gov.uk or berks.employerteam@dwp.gov.uk
For more information, please visit our Employment Support webpage.
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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.
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Ascot residents able to use alternative recycling centre
Borough residents with an SL5 postcode will be able to use Lyne Community Recycling Centre in Chertsey, thanks to the Royal Borough reaching an agreement with Surrey County Council.
This follows the decision to close the centre at Swift Lane by the county council, after concerns around location and size, meaning the centre will close on Tuesday 11 March.
Residents will be able to use the new site in Lyne, which is larger and has more modern facilities and is nearer than the alternative facilities at Stafferton Way in Maidenhead, and Chalvey in Slough.
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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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Elizabeth House day centre in Cookham are looking for volunteers! You will get to chat with some amazing folks, enjoy a tasty lunch for free if you are helping with serving lunch, or have the chance to join day trips and access to some great training opportunities. They are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3pm or you call Dawn on 01628 527621 if you would like to discuss in more detail
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Ellington Morris will be performing an Apple Wassail ceremony to bless the apples trees in the community orchard in Oaken Grove Park, Maidenhead on Sunday 2 March from 2.30pm. The ceremony is free and involves everyone making lots of noise to awakening the trees, hanging toast and pouring cider on the roots to ensure a bountiful harvest later in the year! See more information
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World Day of Prayer enables people to hear the thoughts, hopes, concerns and prayers from all parts of the world, held by an international, inter-church organisation led by women. This year’s service has been prepared by the women of the Cook Islands and will take place at St Peter’s Church of England Middle School in Old Windsor from 11.30am to 12.15pm and via Live stream from St Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Windsor from 7pm to 8pm on Friday 7 March
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On International Women’s Day Saturday 8 March the Baby Bank are hosting a fundraising Afternoon Tea in the Windsor Guildhall to celebrate their 10th birthday - book your tickets by Tuesday 4 March
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Maidenhead's Big Read will take place at Maidenhead Library on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March. This brilliant weekend of author and storytelling events for families aims to encourage a love of reading and will include lots of craft activities too. All events are free of charge and there is no need to book in advance. See more details
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The Arts Society - Englemere February Lecture, 'Cash for Coronets - An architectural legacy' by Mark Meredit will be held at Royal Ascot Golf Club on Tuesday 11 March at 7.30pm for 7.45pm. For more information and to register please visit their website or email
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
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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
- 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
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Road improvement works will take place between College Avenue and Spencers Road, Maidenhead until 12pm Friday 9 May to facilitate gas mains replacement works
- 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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