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Work starts on temporary replacement for Maidenhead’s Broadway carpark
Work began this week to open a new temporary public carpark in Maidenhead, as part of our plans for the future of the town centre.
The new car park, located at the former site of Broadway Carpark behind the Nicholson’s Shopping Centre, will be run by Green Parking and is set to open before Christmas to help boost local businesses at such a critical time for them.
Following the demolition of the previous multi-storey carpark for safety reasons during 2023, the new surface level car park will improve access to the shopping centre and other retailers for an initial period of one year.
Read more online
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Have your say on Stag Meadow highway improvements
There is still time to have your say on our proposals to make Stag Meadow cleaner, greener and safer, including a new pedestrian crossing at St Leonard’s Road, a narrower junction at the entrance to the Meadow and green spaces for local people to enjoy.
Funded by developer contributions and a government grant, the proposals are also part of our commitment to enhance the existing walking and cycling routes connecting the Thames River to Windsor Great Park.
Include your views by the end of this Sunday 17 November on RBWM Together, by email or requesting a printed copy at Windsor Library.
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Celebrate Christmas in the Royal Borough
Join the festive fun by seeing our official guide to what’s on across the Royal Borough this Christmas, including our magical lights switch-on events taking place in Windsor tomorrow, 16 November and in Maidenhead next week on Saturday 23 November!
Follow our @visitWindsor, @MyRoyalBorough and @MakeMaidenhead pages for the latest updates and opportunities to get involved – don’t forget to share your best photos with the hashtag #MyFestiveRoyalBorough
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Remember to check your voter registration details
Don't lose your voice on decisions that affect you, by making sure that your details are up-to-date on the electoral register.
Each year, we carry out an annual canvass of all households in the borough to check that the information on the register is accurate and to encourage any residents who are not yet registered to vote to go online to gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Check your eligibility for Pension Credit
If you’re over the State Pension age, you could be entitled to Pension Credit to help you with living costs. If you receive Pension Credit, you may also receive other help including Cold Weather payments and the Winter Fuel Payment.
You could get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person, and can claim Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or your own home.
In order to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for 2024/25 you’ll need to apply for Pension Credit before 21 December 2024.
You can check your eligibility at https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit
If you need help getting online, you can seek assistance at a local library. You can also get in touch with our Financial Inclusion officers if you need help making a claim.
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Well done Emily!
Congratulations to 21 year-old Emily who has walked The Long Walk in Windsor this week as part of the BBC’s Children in Need 2024 Appeal being celebrated on our TV screens later today!
Emily has Cerebral Palsy, which makes it difficult to move and get around. By completing the challenge as part of this year’s The Challenge Squad, she has covered the furthest distance she has ever walked before in support disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.
On day two of her challenge, she received a surprise visit from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh!
You can learn more about Emily and how to donate to support this year’s appeal by watching her feature on this Wednesday’s episode of The One Show
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Learn more about becoming a school governor
Do you care about children and young people and the education they receive?
Becoming a school governor is a great way to give back to the community by helping your local school to make key decisions and give pupils the best possible start in life and opportunities into adulthood.
Anyone can become a school governor and people like you are needed who can offer a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to both support and challenge our schools to thrive.
Learn more about becoming a school governor by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions or seeing the list of school governor vacancies near you
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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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St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, Maidenhead are holding their Christmas Bazaar from 10am to 11.30 on Saturday 16 November. Stalls will include delicious home baked cakes, books, CDs and much more. Proceeds from the morning will be partly donated to People to Places and St Marks Crescent Methodist Church Fund. Email for more info
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Maidenhead Civic Society's 64th Annual General Meeting will take place from 7.45pm on Tuesday 19 November at High Street Methodist Church, Maidenhead. The Guest Speaker will be Orla Gallagher, CEO of Housing Solutions who will be speaking about current challenges and opportunities in the social housing sector. Non-members are welcome to attend
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Datchet’s first blue plaque will be unveiled at Datchet Women’s Institute Hall, The Green on Saturday 23 November to honour Sergeant Henry William Engleheart who was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1900 for an act of extreme bravery during the Second Boer War. Visit their website
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Clewer and Dedworth Together, a volunteer-led charitable organisation, are excited to host their free Christmas Fair from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday 24 November at Clewer Memorial Rec in Dedworth. All proceeds will go towards initiatives aimed at reducing disadvantage in the Clewer and Dedworth community
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Cookham Footprint is hosting a Smart Energy Show on Saturday 23 November at Moor Hall in Cookham. They aim to inspire and inform residents of some of the exciting technologies available for home energy. Moor Hall is within easy walking distance from Cookham station. See more information
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Old Windsor Parish Church will be hosting their Christmas Tree Festival from Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, open from 10am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 1pm to 6pm on Sunday. The Festival will celebrate creativity and community, with trees donated and decorated by over twenty local organisations
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St Joseph’s Church, Maidenhead will hold their annual Bazaar to raise funds for church repairs from 10.30am to 2pm on Saturday 30 November. Come meet Father Christmas in his Grotto and buy your cards and presents at the handicrafts and home-made produce stalls. Visit their website
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St Michaels Church, Bray are holding a free-to-enter table-top sale from 9.30am -12.30pm on Saturday 30 November including refreshments and stalls selling books, jigsaws, vintage items, hand knitted items and lots more
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The Ascot Day Centre in Sunninghill will be hosting a fund-raising Christmas Fair from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 1 December. Children can meet Father Christmas and his real-life reindeer in his grotto, with all proceeds going to The Ascot District Day Centre Trust. See more information
Do you have an upcoming not-for-profit community event or appeal for volunteers you’d like us to share? Send a short summary including key dates and a link to communications@rbwm.gov.uk and it could be shared with more than 21,000 local residents.
To see further volunteering opportunities in the borough, or for another way for community organisations to promote volunteering opportunities, please visit RBWM Together
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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
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Temporary road closures will take place in Windsor town centre at various times between 12pm and 7pm on 16 November to facilitate the annual Lantern Procession and prepare for the Christmas Light Switch-On 2024. See more details on the One Network website
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There will be a road closure at the junction St Lukes Road and the A308 Craufurd Rise from 18 November to 29 November, and continuing at the junction of Cordwallis Road, St Lukes Road and the B4447 Cookham Road until 14 Nov 2024. The works are part of highway improvements being made in the Norfolk Park area to improve road safety based on your feedback
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The B4447 Maidenhead Road between its junctions with Whyteladyes Lane and Lightlands Lane will be closed between 10pm and 6am from Monday 18 November until Wednesday 20 November to carry out a structural survey of the railway bridge
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There will be a partial road closure from the junction of Lock Lane and Wessex Way in Maidenhead from midnight on 19 November to 10 December to carry out essential repairs.
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There will be an overnight road closure on the A4094 Sutton Road and A4094 Ferry Lane from 7.30pm on Thursday 21 November until 5am on Friday 22 November 2024 to carry out repairs on Cookham Bridge
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