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More time to register for Solar Together

 

A green energy scheme helping residents and businesses generate renewable energy through solar panels, cutting energy costs has extended their registration period.

 

We've joined forces with neighbouring councils to group bid for cheaper installation of solar panels through Solar Together. A resident or business owner, with permission from the property owner to install the panels, can now register until Friday 29 August.

 

Read more on our website

Visit the Royal Borough this Summer


The Community Spotlight and the What's On page is the place to go to find out more information on upcoming events across the borough.


Athelstan Walk


Following 2024’s celebration of Athelstan becoming the first King of England, Malmesbury will mark the 1100th anniversary of his coronation as King of Wessex and Mercia this September. To commemorate the occasion, the Athelstan Pilgrim Way is being extended to Kingston upon Thames for a symbolic crown walk, arriving on Thursday 4 September.


Led by the Mayor of Malmesbury, Cllr Stephen James, walkers will reach Windsor on Monday 1 September around 5pm. Local residents and groups are warmly invited to join any stage of the journey.


For more details, visit the webpage


The Windsor Festival


The Windsor Festival returns from Friday 12 September to Tuesday 30 September, bringing music, history and culture. With events like Story Time: The Gecko and the Echo and St George's Chapel 550th Anniversary Exhibition, there's something for everyone in the family to enjoy.


For the full programme, visit the webpage


Rock the Rec


A community event not to be missed, Rock the Rec returns for the fourth year to Windsor with a fantastic line-up of live music, local food and drink and family entertainment!


Early bird tickets are available until Sunday 10 August online

Come along to our Environment and Climate Change Strategy workshops next week

 

Following the publication of the Climate Impact Report, we are working on the Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2026–2030. Ahead of the future public consultation on the strategy at the end of 2025, community groups and residents are invited to attend our early engagement drop ins this summer.

 

Hosted by the council and The Climate Partnership, the sessions will be run in libraries throughout the borough next week, to hear directly from residents, community groups, businesses and anyone passionate about the environment. 

 

Find out more on our RBWM Together page

Get moving at the Desborough Suite with Leisure Focus!

 

Have you signed up for the classes in our Desborough Suite, hosted by Leisure Focus’ well-loved fitness practitioners?


Join us every week for fun, energising Zumba sessions that are all about connection and community. The classes offer an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable, make friends, and enjoy moving together. It’s not just a workout — it’s a chance to laugh, dance, and be part of something positive.


To book your place, visit the Leisure Focus website

Summer safety for young people


This summer, the RBWM Family Hub Service are providing tips, advice and useful links to help parents and carers support their teens to keep safe when out and about. This includes street smarts and independence, empowering to report and knowing when to step in and knowing the law. Follow us on Facebook for more information.


Competition: Create a catchy hashtag to promote safety for young people


A new competition has been launched to find a powerful hashtag that will brand future community safety campaigns aimed at young people across the borough - and we would like young people to come up with it.


To enter and be in with the chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher, please complete this form by Friday 22 August.

New booking system coming to Lyne Recycling Centre


Borough residents with an SL5 postcode will need to book online to visit Lyne Community Recycling Centre in Chertsey from Monday 11 August until November.


Since March, residents with an SL5 postcode have been able to use Lyne Community Recycling Centre, after an agreement was reached with Surrey County Council.


A new booking system is being trialled by Surrey from Monday to ease congestion at peak times and help them manage the site more effectively.


Slots will be available to book two weeks in advance and residents can make up to 10 appointments per month. Residents who are unable to book online will be able to book a slot by calling 03456 009 009.


You can read more about the Lyne Community Recycling Centre on the Surrey County Council website or find out more about recycling in the Royal Borough on our website

Early bin collections next week


Due to the higher temperatures forecast next week, our bin crews are starting their collections from 6am from Monday 11 August to Friday 15 August.


Please ensure your bin is out ready for the earlier collection. Starting and finishing earlier means they can avoid the worst of the heat.

Our consultations - have your say


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

Community Spotlight


To see details on community events and volunteering opportunities in the borough visit: RBWM Together


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

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