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Some of the illegal vapes seized by Trading Standards Royal Borough’s Trading Standards team seize more than 1,000 illegal vaping devices
More than 1,000 illegal vaping devices have been seized by the Royal Borough’s Trading Standards team.

The team carried out checks at 27 businesses in Ascot, Maidenhead and Windsor, seizing 1,011 illegal vapes from nine for destruction over the…
Garden in Bloom 2023 Do you have a winning Garden in Bloom?
Do you have the best roses and the most beautiful flowering baskets which can be seen from people walking past your garden?

You could be recognised as having the best garden in your ward by entering the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead’s…
The Royal Borough's new Cabinet New leader and Cabinet for the Royal Borough appointed 
A new leader and Cabinet for the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead have been appointed. 

Councillor Simon Werner was elected Leader of the Council at last night’s Annual Council meeting with responsibility for the Community Partnerships,…
Councillor Neil Knowles in Mayoral regalia Councillor Neil Knowles is elected the new Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead


Councillor Neil Knowles has been elected as Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead for the 2023/24 civic year, with Councillor Simon Bond as Deputy Mayor. 


He took on the ceremonial, non-political role on Tuesday following a vote…
Windsor public realm improvements Second phase of work to improve visitor experience and pedestrian safety in Castle Hill, Windsor to get underway
The second phase of work designed to improve the overall experience and safety of residents and visitors in Windsor town centre will start on Monday.

The improvements in Castle Hill and St Alban’s Street will see Castle Hill partially…
Image of Windsor. Thank you. King Charles III Coronation Thousands celebrate the Coronation in Windsor at special events for the local community
Thousands of people attended special events in Windsor for the local community to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

The Long Walk was the focus of the celebrations, with big screens provided by the…
You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station Local Elections: Remember to bring photo ID to your polling station
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is giving a final reminder to voters that they’ll need to show accepted photo ID in order to vote at their polling station in the Local Elections.  

On Thursday 4 May, all-out elections will take place…
Community events for the Coronation Special events revealed for the local community to celebrate the Coronation
Special events in Windsor for the local community to celebrate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have today been revealed by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

The Coronation itself will be on Saturday…
face of the lion Life-sized lion statue being created for Coronation celebrations
A majestic life-sized lion statue is being made from natural materials by residents with learning disabilities and additional needs to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation.

The seated male lion, complete with crown, sword, shield,…
The Big Help Out Get involved with The Big Help Out as part of Coronation legacy
Community volunteering is His Majesty King Charles III’s legacy wish for his Coronation happening in May, and there are lots of ways to get involved in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

The Big Help Out portal has been set up…
Royal Borough reminds voters of key deadlines for Local Elections
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is reminding residents of key deadlines for voting at the Local Elections – and to ensure they have accepted photo ID if they wish to vote at a polling station. 
On Thursday 4 May, all-out elections will…
This image says Local Elections 4 May 2023 Get ready to vote as Royal Borough announces candidates in Local Elections
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is reminding residents to ensure they’re ready to vote in the Local Elections, as candidates are announced today – a month until polling day.

A total of 126 people have put themselves forward across 19…
Bins being collected with the text Easter Bin Collection Bin collections are not affected this Easter
Household waste and recycling will now be collected on Bank Holiday dates (excluding Christmas and New Year) in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

Residents' bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on the day as usual, even if a…
Waste
This image shows the village centre in Datchet. Referendum: Datchet Neighbourhood Plan. Local Referendum to be held over proposed Datchet Neighbourhood Plan
A Local Referendum over the proposed Datchet Neighbourhood Plan will take place within the Datchet Parish on Thursday 4 May – the same day as the Local Elections.

Under the Localism Act 2011, communities can help shape development in their areas…
This image shows someone putting a cross in a box. Could you be a local councillor? Royal Borough invites candidate nominations for Local Elections
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is officially inviting nominations from prospective candidates in the Local Elections, which take place on Thursday 4 May.

The borough operates by a system of whole council elections every four years,…
Elections
Police officers. Thank you for completing our police survey Community thanked for excellent response to survey guiding priorities for extra Royal Borough police officers
The Royal Borough and Thames Valley Police are thanking everyone who shared their insights to help shape priorities for four extra police officers who will be dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in the Royal Borough.

The council…
Image of a person being consoled with the text Working together on domestic abuse support Domestic Abuse partner services secured for two more years


The charity which provides help to residents whose lives are blighted by domestic abuse has been recommissioned by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead for a further two years.

The Dash Charity provides advice and support services to…
Bunting. Planning a Coronation community activity? More than 20 street parties celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation
More than 20 street parties celebrating His Majesty The King’s Coronation are set to take place in the Royal Borough over the extended Bank Holiday weekend in May – and the council is now keen to hear about other ways communities are celebrating.…
This image shows a line of people in PPE, standing in front of a large digger on the construction site Maidenhead’s regeneration continues apace as construction begins on 434 new homes
Countryside Partnerships and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead have marked the start of construction at their £150m and 434-home St Cloud Way regeneration scheme in Maidenhead town centre, with a ground-breaking ceremony on 16 March 2023…
Maidenhead Town Team: Get involved Get involved in the new Town Team and help shape how Maidenhead town centre will be improved
People are being invited to help shape the future of Maidenhead town centre by getting involved in the new Town Team.

The Royal Borough has launched a six-week sign-up period today inviting expressions of interest to join the team, which will be…