Get moving at the Desborough Suite with Leisure Focus!

We're excited to announce the launch of pay-as-you-go health, wellbeing and fitness classes in our Desborough Suite, in partnership with Leisure Focus.

Having been out of use for several years, after hosting the Covid-19 Community Vaccination Centre, the venue, based at Maidenhead Town Hall, will soon throw open its doors to the community once again, with an initial programme of classes including general fitness and mother and baby sessions starting on Monday 16 June.

The sessions, which will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, will be 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

Thunderstorm warning this Saturday

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Saturday 7 June. Information on how to prepare for extreme weather is on our website, including details of how to report things like fallen trees and power lines, and also how to sign up for priority services for water and energy, especially for those that are vulnerable.

You can see the latest weather warnings on the Met Office website or more information what to do and who to contact in a power cut from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)

Carers Week 2025

Next week is Carers Week and we're marking it by hosting events across the borough. Come along and find out about the range of support that's available to you, including assistive technology, falls prevention, carers groups, learning disability, autism and dementia support and advice regarding finances.

No need to book just turn up on the day:

• Monday 9 June - Carers Bus in Ascot (10am to 3pm, Car Park 6, Ascot)
• Tuesday 10 June - Carers Expo Event - (2pm to 6pm, Braywick Leisure Centre)
• Wednesday 11 June - Carers Expo Event - (2pm to 6pm, Windsor Leisure Centre)

Find out more on our carers hub

A new care home in the borough

The Mayor of Windsor & Maidenhead recently unveiled the extension of a care home in Maidenhead. Hartford Care’s Boulters Lock, an ‘Outstanding’ rated care home, have opened a new space where residents and visitors can take advantage of the improved social environment.

The new space also includes a game room, including a pool table.

Volunteers Week 2025

We have been encouraging all residents to consider how they can contribute to their community this Volunteers Week! It can be a great way to meet like-minded people, enjoy a new hobby and bring the community together.

With lots of benefits for you and your community, there are many different ways to get involved. For the latest volunteering opportunities, visit the Community Spotlight

Flying the flag for Pride month

You may have seen that we're flying the flag at Maidenhead Town Hall to mark Pride month, which is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our community and support for a more inclusive society.

The flag will be on display for two weeks, when it will be replaced by the Armed Forces flag ahead of Armed Forces Week.

Don't miss your chance to share your views in our assistive technology survey

Our survey on how residents use assistive technology, as part of a larger project supporting unpaid carers closes on Monday 9 June

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.

Apply now for the Big Climate Pot

The Climate Partnership has extended the deadline for applications to the Big Climate Pot, which supports a single large project that contributes to sustainability and climate action within the Royal Borough.

Community groups, educational institutions and business in the borough are now encouraged to apply by 30 June 2025.



The partnership, funded by the council and governed by local businesses and community groups, are seeking proposals for a large project that fosters environmental resilience and community well-being and supports our Environment and Climate Change Strategy. The £25,000 in project funding comes from the Carbon Offset Fund, made up of developer contributions. 

Our consultations - have your say

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

• Share your views in our assistive technology survey by Monday 9 June

• Have your say in our licensing policy consultation by Tuesday 17 June

• Give your views in our pharmaceutical needs assessment consultation by Sunday 27 July

Community Spotlight - now on RBWM Together

Our Community Spotlight has moved to RBWM Together - where you can share your upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the borough.

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

• Old Windsor Carnival procession temporary road closures on Saturday 7 June from William Ellis Close to Robin Willis Way from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.

• Holyport Village Fair temporary road closures on Saturday 7 June between 10am and 10pm on Holyport Road from its junctions with A330 Ascot Road to its junctions with Holyport Street.

• The Presentation of New Colours Parade is taking place on Friday 13 June so there will be temporary road closures on High Street and Sheet Street, Windsor on Thursday 12 June, between 10am and 10.30am and then again between 12.45pm and 1.15pm for rehearsal. Further closures will take place on Friday 13 June, between 10am and 10.30am and then again between 12.45pm and 1.15pm for the event.

• 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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