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Royal Borough schools top of the class


Schools in the Royal Borough continue to deliver impressive results for children and young people according to a new report published this week. 


The report reveals educations services have continued to maintain high standards of achievement across all key stages – even beating national averages in a variety of areas!
Read the report here

Green light for safer and smoother journeys


We have completed a major programme of traffic signal and pedestrian crossing improvements in the Royal Borough.


Funded through grants from central government, the upgrades include the refurbishment and installation of key junctions, pedestrian crossings and traffic signalling, including upgraded intelligent systems that improve traffic flow – leading to safer streets for pedestrians and smoother journeys for drivers! 
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The Royal Borough in bloom


The annual Garden in Bloom competition is now live! It’s a great way to brighten up neighbourhoods and benefit health and wellbeing.


Any garden visible from a public footpath is eligible for entry. Visit the webpage for more info on eligibility and how to nominate a garden.
Find out more

Discover what's on in the borough


There are lots of ways to meet others, try something new, or give your time to local causes across the borough. Our Community Information Hub is a simple way to discover what’s happening near you.


If you’re interested in volunteering, our volunteering page brings together useful links to help you find opportunities across the borough.
Visit our Community Information Hub

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


It's the annual National Scout Association Parade on Sunday 26 April and there will be temporary closures on Castle Hill & St Albans Street (at the junction with Castle Hill only) between 3.30pm and 4.45pm.


For full local roadwork details, including work by utility firms, please visit the One Network website

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