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Fostering in the Royal Borough rated 'good' in all areas


Our fostering agency, Achieving for Children, has been rated good in all areas by Ofsted Their inspection in February showed that there is comprehensive support and benefits for foster carers, who regularly ‘go above and beyond’ for the children in their care and feel well supported by their social workers.


If you are considering fostering, we offer a competitive package of financial, practical and emotional support - including reimbursement of council tax from April 2025 for new and existing foster carers registered with Achieving for Children, London rate child allowance and expert one-to-one support to help you deliver the best possible care.


We know that foster carers come in all forms and we are committed to recognising the vital role that existing and new foster carers play in our community.


Learn more on the Achieving for Children website

Enhanced bus services from April


Residents will benefit from new bus services and additional stops at key locations from 6 April, after we awarded new contracts for local bus services to Carousel buses and Thames Valley Buses


Updates to 13 routes that we support will boost access to health and leisure, schools, businesses and retail across the borough, following your feedback - encouraging more people to take the bus as part of a healthier lifestyle that protects the environment.


You can see the updated timetables and borough map on our Bus routes page

Council tax 2025/26


We've sent out annual council tax bills for 2025/26. If your bill hasn’t arrived by Tuesday 25 March, do let us know.


Please note that if your first instalment is normally due on the first of the month, for April only this instalment will be due on 10 April. All other months will be due on the first of the month as usual and are shown on your bill.


The easiest way to pay your bill is to set up a Direct Debit, giving you the choice between two monthly payment dates and ensuring you never miss a payment. If you already pay by Direct Debit, you won’t need to do anything – we will arrange for your payment to be collected on 10 April. Direct Debits normally due on the 15th of each month will be unaffected.


You can learn more about how we calculate your bill, our budget and the support that is available to help you pay council tax by viewing our Guide to council tax 2025/26


It is important you us as soon as possible if you are not able to pay, so that we can discuss the support and payment options available. Learn more using the links below:

Berkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation

 

There’s still time to have your say on proposals to protect biodiversity, reduce the impact of climate change and boost the benefits of nature in Berkshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

 

Remember to visit our RBWM Together page to complete the survey and add pins to a Local Habitat Map for suggested nature recovery sites by Monday 24 March.

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 surgery will take place at Sunningdale Library from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday 30 March.


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: 


  • Clean the Dean annual litter pick will take place from Cookham Dean Village Hall starting at 10am on Saturday 22 March. Suitable equipment will be provided but pickers are asked to bring their own gloves. Refreshments will also be provided following the litter pick. Email for more information


  • The Rhodes Academy of Dance will in Windsor Royal Shopping centre on Sunday 23 March. Dancers aged six to 14 will be performing at 11am, 1pm and 3.15pm. Please come and watch to support the dancers, who have qualified to be part of Team England at the Dance World Cup this year!


  • Mountbatten Grange Care Home in Windsor will be hosting their next Dementia Café on Tuesday 25 March, from 10.30am to 12pm. For more information, call 01753 307880.


  • Optalis will be holding a free Drop-in Dementia Group from 10.30 to 11.30am on Wednesday 26 March at Oakbridge Day Centre, Windsor. For more information, call 01628 683715.


  • A Bird-watching walk in Maidenhead Thicket will take place at 10am on Tuesday 25 March. Visit the Wild Cookham website for information and to register.


  • Maidenhead Archaeological and Historical Society will be hosting a talk by professional historian and Sunday Times bestselling author Estelle Paranque, with new insights into the life and personality of Anne Boleyn at 8pm on Wednesday 26 March at the United Reformed Church, Maidenhead. Visit their website


  • The Arts Society Windsor invite you to a lecture by writer Mark Ovenden entitled, 'The woman who told us where to go'. The lecture will tell the story of Margaret Calvert, who designed the British road sign system and the British Rail and NHS iconic signage at 1.30pm on Wednesday 26 March in Old Windsor Memorial Hall. Visit their website


  • WildCookham will host a 'Gardeners' Question Time' evening at Odney Club at 7pm on Thursday 27 March. The panel will be chaired by Peter Gibbs who hosted the BBC programme of the same name and is an opportunity to learn what we can all do in our gardens to help local wildlife. Visit their website to book your place.


  • A charity quiz night will take place on Friday 28 March from 7.30pm in support of Friends of Clewer Green at the Prince Albert pub. Join for a fun night of trivia hosted by quizmaster Ian Falconer - spaces are limited so secure your spot now! For more information, visit the Facebook page


  • A night at the opera will be performed by highly acclaimed Park Opera at 7.30pm on Friday 28 March at St Michael & All Angels Church, Sunninghill. Visit their website for tickets and more details


To see volunteering opportunities in the borough, please visit RBWM Together

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.

 

  • A footway closure will be in place for special investigation works on Maidenhead Flyover on Maidenhead Road (Clewer East / Eton and Castle) from Monday 10 March to Wednesday 2 April


  • Fencing works, earthworks and reinstatement in car park will take place at Holmanleaze (St Mary’s) from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March 2025.


  • 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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