80 years of Victory in Europe

On Thursday, to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Mayor of Windsor & Maidenhead, Cllr Simon Bond, attended a service at St John the Baptist Parish Church as residents observed a two-minute silence to commemorate 80 years of Victory in Europe and to honour those who fought for our freedom.

The historic anniversary, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe in 1945, saw street parties and celebrations across the country.

Residents in the Royal Borough celebrated with street parties, where communities gathered together for food, music and games. This picture is from Cookham's street party, which even featured a 40s themed music performance.

Have your say on our Licensing Policy

We're reviewing our Licensing Policy and want your your views on how licensing is managed in the borough.

Have your say on RBWM Together by Tuesday 17 June.

The current policy covers premises such as pubs, restaurants, night clubs, off licences, late night takeaways and sports clubs, as well as temporary event notices for smaller one-off events.

If you need assistance in accessing and completing this online consultation, please contact staff at your local library.

The arts are coming to Eton!

From 24 May to 1 June, Eton will be teeming with events that encourage playing and exploring your creative side, as well as opportunities to support incredible local artists.

For more information on how to get involved, please visit the Arts Week website

Join the discussion at our Windsor Forum

Join us for the next Windsor Forum on Tuesday 13 May at York House, Windsor from 6.30pm.

Residents are welcome to attend to take part in the discussion, ask questions and suggest items for future agendas. You can join the meeting in person or watch live or watch back on our YouTube channel

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:

• Sunningdale Library from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday 11 May
• Ascot Library from 11am to midday on Monday 12 May
• Windsor Library from 11am - 12.30pm on Monday 19 May

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: 

• Give your feedback on the design of Kidwells’ Skatepark by Sunday 18 May

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

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

Community Spotlight - now on RBWM Together

We're moving our Community Spotlight to RBWM Together - where you can share your upcoming community events and volunteering opportunities in the borough. The page will be regularly updated, and can be accessed via 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

• Cadent Gas works could affect the times of the new and improved 37, 37B, 10 and 10A bus services on Sutton Road (Bisham and Cookham) from first launch until the roadworks are concluded on Friday 6 June 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 24 July. The project is based on your feedback and is funded by Local Enterprise Partnership and the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Keep in touch

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Other accounts you may be interested in:



• Royal Borough official tourism web page  
• Libraries on Facebook and X
• Royal Borough Registrars on Facebook and Instagram
• Windsor & Royal Borough Museum web page
• MyRoyalBorough on X, Facebook and Instagram
• Make Maidenhead on Facebook and Instagram