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Refresh for our Council Plan
The most important things for the Royal Borough to achieve for residents have been set out for the remaining years of the Council Plan to 2028 – as part of a first-year refresh, formally adopted by Council this week.
While it’s not meant to cover everything the council does, the plan demonstrates the level of ambition under five strategic aims, alongside the action needed to achieve these and how progress will continue to be measured - so that the people of the borough can hold the council to account.
For more information visit our website
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Secure your child's place at primary and junior school 2025
Calling all parents! If your child is starting primary or junior school in September 2025, you can now respond to your school offer to secure your child’s place. The deadline to respond is Saturday 3 May.
If you applied online using the portal, you can log in to respond to your offers. If you applied using Google Forms or a paper form, you will receive your outcome letter through email or post with more information.
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Garden in Bloom
Green-fingered residents are being invited to show off their gardening skills as the annual Garden in Bloom competition opens for entry.
Residents and passers-by are encouraged to nominate their favourite gardens in the Royal Borough before 31 July 2025.
More info, including entry requirements, can be found here on our website
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Registrar booking to the end of March 2027
Planning a wedding next year? Bookings are now open for Royal Borough Registrars for marriage or civil partnerships.
There is a range of approved venues you can choose to host your ceremony at, including the historic Windsor Guildhall.
The team can guide you through the process and help you have the ceremony of your dreams. Further information can be found on our website
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Apply now for the Big Climate Pot
The Climate Partnership have extended the deadline for applications to the Big Climate Pot, which supports a single large project that contributes to sustainability and climate action within the Royal Borough.
Community groups, educational institutions and business in the borough are now encouraged to apply by 30 June 2025.
The Partnership, funded by the council and governed by local businesses and community groups, are seeking proposals for a large project that fosters environmental resilience and community well-being and supports our Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The £25,000 in project funding comes from the Carbon Offset Fund, made up of developer contributions.
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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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Windsor Cycle Hub - Bike Kitchen: Safety checks & basic repairs. Every Saturday morning volunteers offer a free (donations welcome) service to the community at The Swan pub in Clewer. Open from 11am. To help WCH to help you, please book in advance with this link & arrive promptly.
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Volunteer duty officers and volunteer drivers needed for Maidenhead Care. Duty officers are required to man our transport request phone, one day a month; taking calls from our clients then phoning our volunteer drivers to find someone who is available to take on the job. Also volunteer drivers invited to transport mainly elderly Maidenhead residents to appointments both in the local area and further afield. For more information please visit our website or call 07538 418448.
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Volunteers needed on Sundays for Windsor Horse Rangers - if you like horses and children and are free on a Sunday, why not volunteer at Windsor Horse Rangers in Fifeld. We need extra adult volunteers for the morning and afternoon sessions. For more information email.
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‘Drive it day’ classic car event returns to Castle View, Helston Lane, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5GG in support of the NSPCC on Sunday 27 April, 10am to 2pm - coffee and cakes available. If you own a classic vehicle drive it to Castle View. Open to members of the public. For more information visit.
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The Eton College Symphony Orchestra is performing Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra at Eton College School Hall, SL4 6DQ on Sunday 27 April, 3pm. A family concert for six years and over. Free entry. For more information and tickets visit their website.
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Monday Friends – Monday 28 April, 10.30am to 12 noon at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Allenby Road, SL6 5BQ. This lovely morning of fellowship is especially for those who are alone and want to make friends, or just come and enjoy meeting others in the community. For April we will be organising games. There is no pressure if you just want to come and enjoy the company. Refreshments will be provided. All welcome, free entry. For more information email or call 07714 892599.
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Berkshire Novices Grand Prix 2025. A series of fun and relaxed LTA Grade 6 Competitions in venues around Berkshire, created for players new to playing in tennis tournaments. Sign up and join us on court! For more information and to book visit Tennis for Britain.
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Slough Windsor and Maidenhead Theatre Company (SWMTC) will be performing The Wedding Singer from Wednesday 30 April to Saturday 3 May at the historical Old Court arts space in Windsor. For more information visit.
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Join the Wednesday coffee morning on 30 April, 10am to 12.30pm at Wraysbury Community Hub, The Hub, High Street, Wraysbury, TW19 5DB. Free to join. For more information call 01784 482515.
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'We've Got it Covered' live charity gig in Aid of Thames Hospice - Friday 2 May, 7pm to 11pm at Furze Platt Senior School Theatre. Put on your dancing shoes and come and enjoy a fantastic evening of music from across the decades with Panic Lounge and Crazy Donkey. And it's all for charity! Booking essential visit. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit our RBWM Together page to see more volunteering opportunities in the borough.
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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
- There will be a temporary road closure of Castle Hill, Windsor, from its junction with the High Street to the Henry VIII Gate to enable the annual Scout Association National Parade to make its way to and from the Castle and the Royal Mews. The closures will take place on Sunday 27 April 2025 between 3.30pm and 4.45pm.
- There will be a temporary road closure of B3020 High Street, Sunninghill on Monday 28 April between 9am and 3pm. To facilitate permanent reinstatement.
- There will be a temporary road closure B3020 High Street for it’s entire length Sunninghill between 11.45am and 1.30pm on Monday 5 May to facilitate the Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race.
- 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.
VE Day road closures
It’s the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Monday 5 May and the Royal Borough are supporting our residents who are holding street parties. There will be temporary road closures happening on the day:
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Maidenhead - Boyn Valley Road (1pm to 7pm), College Avenue (2pm to 10pm), Highfield Road (10am to 10pm), Taylors Court (10am to 8pm)
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Holyport - Moneyrow Green (10am to 6pm)
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Windsor - Elm Road (10am to 6pm)
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Sunningdale - Beech Hill Road (10.30am to 10pm)
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