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Preparing for the state visit


The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Mrs Brigitte Macron, will visit Windsor, under invite from the King, from Tuesday 8 July to Thursday 10 July.

 

Colleagues across the council have been working with partners, including Thames Valley Police, the Crown Estate and government, on preparations and to minimise disruption to those that live and work in, or plan to visit Windsor.

 

Our webpage will be updated with useful information on plans and council services that may be impacted during the visit.

Supported living homes set to take a step forward


Plans to create new homes in Windsor to support residents with learning disabilities live more independently and reduce the borough’s reliance on costly care placements is set to take a step forward when the Cabinet meet to discuss this next week. 


The report recommends developing 22 supported-living homes on council-owned land at Imperial Road and, if approved by Cabinet, will enable the council to begin the process of selecting a registered housing provider to build and manage the scheme. 


The project supports the council’s commitment to helping residents live healthy, independent lives in their own communities. It also forms part of the wider strategy to deliver high-quality adult social care and reduce long-term costs by providing more local housing options for people who need lifelong support. 

Honouring Armed Forces this week


To mark this year’s Armed Forces Week, a special flag was raised at Maidenhead Town Hall in a short ceremony on Monday 23 June.



The Mayor, Cllr Brar, gave a speech with Revd Ian Millar from St Mary’s Borough Church leading prayers. There were representatives and veterans from the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, Maidenhead Sea Cadets, Royal British Legion, Royal Marines Association and the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum. Council colleagues and residents also attended.


The Armed Forces Flag will stay in place for the week to honour the Armed Forces, past and present.

Come along to our Environment and Climate Change Strategy workshops


Following the publication of the Climate Impact Report, our team are working on the Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2026-2030. Whilst the public consultation on the strategy won't be held until the end of 2025, community groups and residents are invited to attend our early engagement workshops this summer.


The workshops, hosted by the council and The Climate Partnership, will be running throughout the borough over the summer months, to hear directly from residents, community groups, businesses and anyone passionate about the environment. 


The first two workshops will be held in Maidenhead on:


  • Town Hall - Council Chamber on Thursday 3 July from 10am to 1pm
  • Eco Action Hub - Nicholsons Centre on Sunday 13 July from 1pm to 3pm


We will also be hosting workshops in Ascot, Windsor, Wraysbury and Hurley with dates and times to be confirmed - keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks. Find out more on our RBWM Together page

Speak to our Community Wardens


To mark Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week from 30 June to 6 July, Community Wardens will be hosting pop-up engagement sessions throughout next week. Residents are invited to speak to them and find out more about the work we do to create a safer, more prosperous borough – like our Community Safety Survey.


The engagement sessions will be held at:


  • Windsor Library on Monday 30 June from 10am to 12pm
  • Maidenhead Library on Wednesday 2 July from 1pm to 3pm
  • Ascot Library on Friday 4 July 11am to 1pm

 

To respond to the Community Safety Survey, please visit RBWM Together by Monday 28 July.

Amber heat health alert


The Met Office and UKHSA amber heat health alert started at midday on Friday 27 June and is due to last until 6pm on Tuesday 1 July.


Amber alerts mean the heat can affect everyone, not just the elderly and young children. If possible, check in on your vulnerable loved ones and neighbours.


Visit NHS Frimley’s keeping cool website for more health advice in hot weather


Bin collections

Due to the higher temperatures forecast, our bin crews will be starting their collections at 6am until Tuesday 8 July.


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

Come along to these upcoming events


Disabilities and Inclusive Activities week


Leisure Focus is proud to be hosting a Disability & Inclusive Activities Week on Monday 30 June to Sunday 6 July - a celebration of sport, movement, and community for residents with disabilities.


Throughout the week, a wide range of sporting, physical, and social sessions will be available, designed to promote inclusion and encourage ongoing participation. Most sessions will be free of charge.



For more information and to see what sessions are on offer, visit the Leisure Focus website

Ascot Community Day


Join us at Ascot Library on Tuesday 1 July from 9am to 2pm, to find out more about support services, and connect with representatives from the council, NHS, and our local community groups.


No booking is necessary - just drop in on the day.

Get moving at the Desborough Suite with Leisure Focus!


Have you signed up for the health, wellbeing and fitness classes in our Desborough Suite yet?


The sessions, which will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, are hosted by Leisure Focus’ well-loved fitness practitioners. Activity will expand in the coming months, to offer a more enhanced fitness programme and the opportunity for greater daytime community use. 


To book your place, visit the Leisure Focus website

Hearing Loops at council meetings


We strive to make our council meetings accessible for all residents. If you are attending an in-person meeting, and have challenges with hearing, we have hearing loops available to improve the sound quality of our meetings.


The hearing loops are stored in the charging docking station (as seen above) and are ready to be used, they do not require hearing aids, the device automatically tunes into the meeting’s audio feed.


If you would like to use a hearing loop when present at a Council meeting, please arrive ten minutes before the meeting, so a Democratic Services Officer can assist. 

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 roads will be closed in Windsor on Monday 7 July and Tuesday 8 July as the State visit by The President of the French Republic and Mrs Brigitte Macron takes place. For the up-to-date list, visit our website


  • 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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