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Celebrate VE Day in the borough


We’re encouraging communities to come together with friends, family and neighbours to celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day) this May. 


The historic anniversary, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, will see celebrations planned across the country on May Day bank holiday Monday 5 May, starting four days of national events until VE day on 8 May. 


VE Day street parties


A number of street parties will be taking place across the Royal Borough on Monday 5 May, with the council's support. We encourage residents to get involved to celebrate this milestone.


Party-goers can send photos to Communications@RBWM.gov.uk for a chance to be featured on the council's social media channels.


VE Day road closures


There will be temporary road closures happening on the day to facilitate street parties, find more information below under 'local travel updates'.

Cabinet approval to give green light to regeneration of Windsor Yards


Plans to regenerate Windsor Yards Shopping Centre have taken a big step forward following the Royal Borough’s Cabinet approving a deal to get the plans off paper and going at their meeting on Wednesday 30 April.


By approving the sale of the freehold to current leaseholders UREF LP, the Cabinet has broken the stalemate situation of the historical agreement that had meant proceeding with the development was ‘unviable and unlikely to ever proceed’. 


This now means that plans to strengthen the vibrancy and economic growth of Windsor, that include a boutique cinema, enhanced retail space, a hotel, office space and homes, can start.


Read more in our release

Bin collections as normal this bank holiday weekend


We collect household waste and recycling on bank holiday dates (excluding Christmas and New Year)

 

If your bin is due to be collected this early May bank holiday (Monday 5 May), please put it at the kerbside by 7am on the day, as usual.

 

For more information about what can go in each bin, visit our waste webpage

Opening times may change at pharmacies this bank holiday weekend


If you need a local pharmacy for minor illnesses this weekend, remember opening times will vary. See the pharmacy opening hours of those across Berkshire.

 

You can also find medical advice and support on NHS Frimley’s Health and Care website which might save having to find an open pharmacy. And having a well-stocked medicine cabinet could also save you that trip. 

Take the first step


May is National Walking Month. As little as a ten-minute daily walk can support both your physical and mental wellbeing, and it’s free.


Check out our new Walking for Health hub on RBWM Together with walking tips and ideas, a library of local walking maps and groups, If you're a wheelchair user or less mobile there are also ways to get involved on the hub. You can even share your favourite ‘walking adventures’ - routes and photos – on the hub.

Maidenhead Town Forum


The next Maidenhead Town Forum will take place on Thursday 8 May at Town Hall on St. Ives Road from 6.30pm.


The purpose of the forum is to represent the town’s unparished wards which are Belmont, Boyn Hill, Furze Platt, Riverside, Oldfield, Pinkneys Green and St Mary’s. The meeting provides an opportunity for residents to participate in discussions around local issues, ask questions, and suggest items for future meetings.


See the agenda for the meeting on our website


You can follow the meeting live or watch it back on our YouTube channel

Share your views in our assistive technology survey


We’re holding survey on how our residents use assistive technology, as part of a larger project supporting unpaid carers.

 

This includes technology products or systems that help people with disabilities, limited mobility or other impairments to carry out tasks that might otherwise be too difficult, for example; remote monitoring gadgets, video consultations with doctors, and smart tools that help people manage their health at home.


The survey, jointly held with Slough Borough Council and Bracknell Forest Council, will help us to understand how assisted technology is currently used

 

Have your say until Monday 9 June

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 at:


  • Sunninghill Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 May
  • Windsor Library from 2pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 May
  • Sunningdale Library from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday 11 May
  • Ascot Library from 11am to midday on Monday 12 May


See more library events

Our consultations - have your say


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

Community Spotlight


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


  • Pub & pastries seniors social at the Fox & Castle Pub, Old Windsor on Tuesday 5 May, 11am to 12noon. A friendly and relaxed social meeting for all seniors, their friends and carers


  • Windsor and Eton Bowling Club Taster Sessions. Want to try a new outdoor sport this year? The Windsor and Eton Bowling Club offers an opportunity for all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come and try bowls at our beautiful club under the guidance of qualified coaches. Sessions are held on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm at Goswell Meadow, Barry Avenue SL4 1QX. You will be made very welcome and will be provided with all you need to have a go. Please wear flat shoes. Refreshments and free parking on site is available


  • Join the Dawn Chorus Walk at Braywick Nature Centre on Saturday 10 May. Arrive 5.45am at Braywick Nature Centre to start at 6am. We will be walking slowly for 40 mins in the forest, then warming up together in the Centre with complimentary coffee, tea and pastries. For more information visit


  • Thames Valley Festival Orchestra is performing in Windsor on Saturday 10 May, 7.30pm. The concert will be 'An Evening of Symphonic Prog Rock'. The orchestra comprises 65 musicians, many of whom are from the local area. Symphonic arrangements of the music of Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Queen will feature. For more information and tickets visit


  • Marlow Community Choir presents A Concert for Spring at All Saints’ Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead SL6 4HE on Saturday 10 May, 7pm. For more information and tickets visit


  • The Arts Society Englemere (Ascot’s evening arts society) May lecture - founder of the Proms and master musician Raymond Holden. Tuesday 13 May, 7pm at Royal Ascot Golf Club, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7LJ. For more information and to register please visit their website or email


  • Mental health talk. Tuesday 13 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Sawyers Close Community Room, Windsor. Free talk from a mental health awareness coach, hear about simple ways to help anxiety and stress. Just turn up. For more information email


  • Come to the Big Brekkie at All Saints Dedworth on Saturday 17 May, 9.30am to 12noon. Raising money in the name of Christian Aid Week to end poverty world-wide. It will be a fun morning for all the family with excellent food from our Vine and Fig Tree café


  • The Quince Players present Jane Austen's Emma, adapted by Michael Bloom, to help celebrate the beloved author's 250th anniversary. A delightful comedy of matchmaking, mischief and romance in Regency England. Performances between Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 and Thursday 15 and Saturday 17 May at Cordes Hall, Sunninghill. For more information and tickets visit


Visit our RBWM Together page to see more volunteering opportunities in the borough.

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 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:

 

  • Maidenhead - Boyn Valley Road (1pm to 7pm), College Avenue (2pm to 10pm), Highfield Road (10am to 10pm), Taylors Court (10am to 8pm)
  • Holyport - Moneyrow Green (10am to 6pm)
  • Sunningdale - Beech Hill Road (10.30am to 10pm) 

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