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Carers Week


We’re delighted to celebrate Carers Week 2025 and thank unpaid carers across the borough for all the important and impactful work they do throughout the year. The theme for 2025 is Caring about Equality, recognising the inequalities carers face and highlighting their rights and the support available.


We held three events across the borough this week - photos of which are on the Carers Week RBWM Together page


The page also has advice, stories and case studies, highlighting  how timely support, practical advice, and a listening ear can make a world of difference.

Climate Impact Report published


Significant progress towards a cleaner greener and more sustainable borough has been made according to the Climate Impact Report, as it sets out the accomplishments and targets achieved as part of the Environment and Climate Strategy. 


Many impactful projects have been financed by national funding and the Carbon Offset Fund, a ring-fenced fund established to secure contributions from developers to deliver carbon reduction projects. This includes a low-carbon heating system at the Guildhall, solar panels at Braywick Nature Centre, and energy improvements at Windsor Leisure Centre.


Read more in our release

Cookham Neighbourhood Plan Referendum


A Referendum relating to the adoption of the Cookham Neighbourhood Plan will be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.


You can vote in the Referendum if you receive a poll card; and

  • You are registered to vote in local council elections, or you register to vote by midnight on Tuesday 1 July 2025.


  • You are 18 years of age or over on Thursday 17 July 2025.


When voting in person, you will require a valid form of ID. To see which types of ID are valid or to get an ID for this Referendum visit: GOV.UK website


For more information, please visit our website

Helping Royal Ascot to run smoothly for everyone


Royal Ascot is next week and we’re once again providing support to help this large and prestigious event in our borough to run smoothly. We’re working closely with organisers at the racecourse, Thames Valley Police and other partners to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time, and the impact on our wider community is appropriately managed.

 

Taking place from Tuesday 17 June to Saturday 21 June, the horse racing festival will bring thousands of visitors to Ascot Racecourse over the five days.

If you’re in the Ascot area next week, please be aware that event organisers will have temporary traffic management in place from Tuesday to Saturday. Visit the Ascot website for details. 

Early bin collections next week


Due to the higher temperatures forecast next week, our bin crews are starting their collections from 6am on Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 18 June.


Please ensure your bin is out ready for the earlier collection. Starting and finishing earlier means they can avoid the worst of the heat.

Roll into wellbeing


To celebrate National Bike Week, we’re highlighting how two wheels does wonders for your body and mind even if you’re just nipping to your local school, popping to friends, doing the school run or rolling with the kids at weekends.


You can also cycle along the borough’s 36 miles of bridleways and restricted byways and download bridleway maps or find quieter urban routes


For guided rides for all abilities and bike repairs, check out the Windsor Cycle Hub plus there’s also the Maidenhead Cycle Hub 


The Stovell Road Cycling Parking hub in Windsor offers a secure and reliable way to store your bike.


And we also offer Bikeability skills for life to our borough early years and primary school children.

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:


Ascot Library

  • Monday 16 June, 11am - 12pm
  • Monday 14 July, 11am - 12pm


Windsor Library

  • Wednesday 18 June, 2pm - 3.30pm
  • Monday 30 June, 11am - 12.30pm


Sunninghill Library

  • Wednesday 30 July, 2.30pm - 3.30pm


See more library events

A night of opera at the Guildhall


Windsor Guildhall will be hosting the talented performers of Rogue Opera later this year for a spectacular night of music within the historic Council Chamber. The event will be held on 4 October 2025 and will feature a high energy cabaret performance.


The Guildhall will be open for an hour before and after the performance to enable guests to make the most of the historic surroundings and to enjoy a drink from the bar. 

 

Early bird tickets are available now for newsletter readers, offering a discount ahead of general release – book your place here

The electric revolution


Curious about electric vehicles and their benefits? Test-drive a EV and find out for yourself on Friday 11 July at Winnersh Triangle Business Park. You’ll also have a chance to speak to experts and find out information on grants and financial support available.

 

For more info, and to book your ticket, visit this page

Our consultations - have your say


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

Community Spotlight


To see details on community events and volunteering opportunities in the borough visit: RBWM Together


Do you have an upcoming not-for-profit community event or appeal for volunteers you’d like us to add to the page? Send a short summary including key dates and a link to communications@rbwm.gov.uk

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


  • Various road closures for Windsor Triathlon on Sunday 15 June between 5am and 12pm. Full details on https://one.network/


  • 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 24 July. The project is based on your feedback and is funded by Local Enterprise Partnership and the Community Infrastructure Levy.

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