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Royal Borough sets balanced budget for 2026/27


The Royal Borough has agreed the budget for 2026/27, following approval at the meeting of the Council on Tuesday 3 March 2026.


The spending plans, which see significant investment in vital public services and communities, aim to also rectify historical decisions and respond to the loss of funding through the government’s Fair Funding Review.


Given the scale of the £49m budget gap, despite £6m savings from transforming services, the budget is clear that the council will continue to need government support and will utilise the permission granted by the government to raise borough council tax by 7.49% from April 2026 - an increase of 2.5% above the standard 4.99% limit before a referendum is required.


While this will mean an annual increase of £106 for the council element of bills for an average band D property – the equivalent of £2 a week - borough bills will still be the lowest of all other Berkshire authorities and well below the national average.
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State Visit to take place in two weeks


The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, will pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of their majesties The King and Queen from Wednesday 18 March to Thursday 19 March 2026 with preparations beginning on Tuesday 17 March.


To support this state visit, the Royal Borough is working with Thames Valley Police, the Crown Estate and other key partners, to minimise disruption to those that live and work in, or plan to visit Windsor.


Transport, traffic and parking restrictions

 

Parking restrictions will be in place in Windsor between midnight on Tuesday 17 November and 3pm on Wednesday 18 November. Signage will be in place to inform residents and businesses of the roads affected. The majority of car parks will be open, although some will be closed to support the state visit.

 

Some road closures are expected in Windsor between 9am and 3pm on Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March.

 

This will include:

  • B470 (including River Street, Thames Avenue, Datchet Road, King Edward VII Avenue and Windsor Road) (between 9am and 1pm).
  • Barry Avenue (between 9am and 1pm).
  • Castle Hill.
  • Thames Street.
  • High Street.
  • Park Street.
  • Sheet Street.
  • St Alban’s Street.

 

Please be aware this information is subject to change, for the most up to date information around the state visit, please visit our dedicated webpage rbwm.gov.uk/state-visit

 

We thank residents for their support and patience.
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Council tax collection date to be moved in April


Residents are advised that any payments which would normally be due on 1 April 2026 will not be collected until 10 April 2026. No action is necessary. Payments will resume after on a normal basis.

Offers for secondary school places


Students moving up to secondary, middle or upper school are now able to accept offers now through the online portal. Alternatively, you can also email directly at rbwm.admissions@achievingforchildren.org.uk with your child's name, date of birth and whether you are accepting or declining your school offer.


The deadline to respond is 15 March 2026.
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Find out more of self-refer on its website

International Women’s Day


International Women’s Day takes place on Sunday 8 March. It’s a global day that celebrates the achievements of women while recognising the ongoing barriers to equality that still need to be addressed. In the lead up to this on our social media channels – we’ve been spotlighting brilliant local organisations that are led by or support women in the Royal Borough, including the Baby Bank and Craft Coop.
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Come along to our Preloved to Reloved event


On Saturday 14 March from 10am to 2pm we'll be hosting our first ever Preloved to Reloved event - where you can easily donate any unwanted, good quality household items for free. Our team will be at the Pirate Park, Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road where you can drop off household items such as:


  • Tables and chairs.
  • Cabinets and chests of drawers.
  • Working electricals including TVs and white goods. 
  • Upholstered items, which must have the correct fire safety label.


In partnership with Serco, this event will support Thames Hospice, helping to fund vital local care.
Find out more on our website

Events coming up this week include Leisure Focus's Women & Girls Activities, The Men's Matters Health and Wellbeing Show at Maidenhead Library and music at St Michael's Church Bray.


To see full details on community events and volunteering opportunities in the borough visit: Community Information Hub or RBWM Together - Community Spotlight.


Would you like to add your event or community group details to our Information Hub? You can submit an entry online.  

Our consultations - have your say


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

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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