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Staying safe in extreme weather


Storm Éowyn, the fifth named storm of the 2024/25 season, is expected to cause significant disruption across much of the UK today and over the weekend. While the impact is expected to be low in the Royal Borough, a yellow warning is in place for strong winds during today, Friday 24 January.


Information on how to prepare for extreme weather is on our website, including details of how to report fallen trees and power lines that have come down, and how to sign up for priority services for water and energy for the elderly and people who are vulnerable.


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

Royal Borough Councilllors Jack Douglas and Helen Prince and with Ramesh Ganeson, Vice President of LEGOLAND Windsor Resort at Dedworth Library

More free LEGO clubs following LEGOLAND donation


Free LEGO clubs for children at Royal Borough libraries have expanded, thanks to a large donation of LEGO bricks from LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.


The LEGO club at Dedworth Library received the donation in December, which supports more volunteer-led groups being set up in the borough, at libraries in Ascot, Cox Green and Windsor, ‘building’ on the success of the club that continues at Dedworth Library.


Find out more on our library clubs webpage

Rich purple graphic with curving grid pattern and map outline of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Borough. Draft Budget Consultation 2025/26. A strong financial footing to serve the borough effectively

Share your views on our draft budget proposals

 

There is still a week to share your views on our draft budget proposals for 2025/26. If you haven't already done so, visit our draft budget consultation page before midnight on Thursday 30 January to tell us how our proposals to set a balanced budget and deliver essential local services will affect you.


Your feedback will be reported with the final budget for consideration by the council’s Cabinet at the end of February, ahead of a vote on the budget by all councillors on 5 March.

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Join the discussion at our Windsor Forum


Join us for the next Windsor Forum on Tuesday 28 January 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

Collect 2,000 Street Tag points at Braywick Leisure Centre


With the new season of the Royal Borough’s Street Tag now up and running, you can collect 1,000 points at Braywick Leisure Centre by accessing the polytag, located next to the ENGOLF simulator, as well as five high value tags each worth 200 points.


This virtual treasure hunt game is open to everyone of all ages this season with teams of between one to six people. At the end of the season on 10 March, the teams with the highest points win Amazon vouchers ranging from £50 to £10.


If you were part of the Schools Leaderboard in the previous seasons, you can easily switch your account to the new Community Leaderboard


If you’re not yet on the new Community Leaderboard visit the Street Tag website to find out more and download the app to play.

Photo showing woman using a computer with UK Government Skills for Life Mutiply Logo. Mutiply your skills. Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Multiply your skills with free adult courses


We've partnered with Windsor Forest Colleges Group and Professional Training Solutions to offer a range of free adult courses for anyone over 19 who is looking to boost their confidence with numbers in every day life, learn digital skills and become more confident.


Funded by the government's Multiply scheme, their free and flexible courses can work around your busy schedule, and are aimed at Royal Borough residents who do not have the equivalent of a maths GCSE at grade C, as well as residents who would like help to refresh or improve their skills for their work or to find a new job.


The below courses are now running until March 2025. Click the links to apply now:


Graphic from Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. Holocaust Memorial Day 27 January 2025

Holocaust Memorial Day


Next week marks the 80th anniversary of the of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp in Poland, and the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Bosnia.


Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January, we're encouraging residents to learn more about the incredible true story of Maidenhead resident Sir Nicholas Winton, who rescued over 600 Jewish Czech and Slovak children at the outbreak of World War Two.


You can learn more about his story by visiting the display about his life at Maidenhead Library or visiting Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Holocaust Memorial Day for a special screening of 'Nicky's family' followed by a presentation from his son, Nick Winton.

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: 

 

  • Monday Friends takes place at St Marks Crescent Methodist Church, in Taplow, Maidenhead from 10.30am to 12.00noon on Mondays. This is a morning for all in the community, especially those who are alone and would like to make friends and get to know others. For further information call 07714 892599 or email


  • Volunteer to become a Reading Mentor with ABC to read! Local literacy charity ABC to read are looking for volunteers to help children struggling to read reach their full potential. They will provide full training in exchange for a flexible commitment, with no prior experience needed. For more information, visit their website or email


  • 'Talkin’ Tables: Let's talk' is held by Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11.30am at Rio Deli Café in Maidenhead Library. Simply come along and join meaningful conversations, meet new people, and make lasting connections by looking for the Talkin’ Table sign. Learn more on their website


  • Do you love to sing? Signature A Cappella Singers are a Windsor based choir that rehearse every Thursday evening, 7.30pm to 10.00pm at St Edwards Parish Centre. See more information or email.


  • Every month, Royal Collection Trust host Royal Reminiscence, Dementia-friendly mornings at Windsor Castle. People living with dementia and their support givers are invited to join for fun and refreshments, an interactive short talk and an activity supported by their dementia friendly team on the last Wednesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The morning is free but pre-booking is essential. See more


  • Maidenhead Women’s Group for European Friendship are hosting a lecture “Bronze Age Frescoes from Santorini" by historian Dr Steve Kershaw at 11am on Wednesday 29 January at the United Reformed Church, Maidenhead (doors open at 10.30am). See more information


  • Enjoy the Marlow Community Choir performing Beethoven - Mass in C and Celia McDowall - Ave Maris Stella at their next concert from 6.30pm on Saturday 1 February at St Luke's Church, Maidenhead. Visit their website



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, 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



  • 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 follows your feedback on road safety and is funded by Local Enterprise Partnership and the Community Infrastructure Levy

 

  • Road improvement works will take place between 25-27 Manor Road Maidenhead from 7.30am to 6pm every day except Sundays until Friday 31 January


  • Road improvement works will take place on Startins Lane, Cookham Dean from 9.30am on Monday 27 January until 4pm on Friday 31 January


  • Temporary road closures will be in place on St Ives Road, Maidenhead during the Lunar New Year Celebrations between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday 1 February

 

  • Cycleway improvements will continue on Holmanleaze, Maidenhead until 14 March 2025 as part of our work to improve walking and cycling routes in the town centre

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