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Foster Care Fortnight

Families come in all shapes and sizes. During Foster Care Fortnight this year, we’re encouraging residents to find out more and consider applying to be a foster carer.

The next pop-up event will be Thursday 22 May, at Windsor High Street (near M&S) from 9am to 5pm where residents can speak to the team, including members with lived experience of fostering.

For more information on fostering in the Royal Borough visit our webpage
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected for Windsor & Maidenhead

The new Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been elected for the civic year of 2025/26.

Cllr Mandy Brar takes on the ceremonial role of Mayor of Windsor & Maidenhead from her predecessor, Cllr Simon Bond, after previously serving as Deputy Mayor. While the role of Deputy Mayor is taken up by Cllr Sian Martin.

Read more in our release
Cabinet set to approve robust roadmap for 2026/27 budget

A robust approach to setting the council’s budget for 2026/27 and refresh the medium-term financial plan, aimed at continuing to focus minds and efforts on what needs to be achieved, is set to be approved by Cabinet when they meet on Wednesday 21 May

Read more in our release

Together for good mental health

Being part of your community also boosts your mental wellbeing which is why ‘communities’ is this year’s theme for National Mental Health Awareness Week

Find online NHS mental health and MIND charity advice if you’re feeling lonely, or NHS Frimley for general mental wellbeing support.

Being part of a group or club helps you connect with others. Look for those which focus on things you like or would like to try. Our Community Information Hub, the Windsor Directory of Community Groups and Charities or the Maidenhead Directory can help.

A new case unveiled at the Museum

A new display case has been unveiled at Windsor & Royal Borough Museum, through the help of a bequest from a local historian and the Friends of the Museum. Hester Davenport (1936-2013) was a dedicated local historian and author, and contributed significantly to the formation of the museum. She was also an active member of the Friends of the Museum, and later dedicated her bequest to them.

Hester’s husband, Tony, unveiled the case on 14 May, supported by friends and family.

If you would like to support the Friends of the Museum to preserve our local heritage and developing new opportunities for discovery, you can become a member online

New gateway signs to welcome you to Windsor

The first batch of six new gateway signs have been erected this week to mark the Windsor boundary, as part of the Vision for Windsor project. The new signs are in full colour cast metal and feature the Royal Borough’s crest. They replace the previous signs, which have been in place for over 20 years and were funded by the Rotary Clubs in Windsor.

The new signs were made possible through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and installation by VolkerHighways.
Come along to the job fair at Maidenhead Library

Join us and find your next role at Maidenhead Library on Tuesday 27 May from 10.30am.

Jobseekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers looking for staff to fill their vacancies. Employers across a variety of sectors will be attending this event, so this is an ideal forum for candidates to understand the local jobs market, and the skills required to be successful in their applications.

Read more on our website
Save the date for our Carers Week events

Carers Week takes place from 9 June to 15 June – and we’re marking it by hosting events across the borough. Come along and find out about the range of support that available to you, including assistive technology, falls prevention, carers groups, learning disability, autism and dementia support and advice regarding finances. No need to book, each event is open to everyone, just turn up on the day:

  • Monday 9 June – Carers Bus in Ascot (9am to 5pm, 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
Our consultations – have your say

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

  • 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.
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