Government could let RBWM raise council tax above the cap for two years
Normally, councils can raise council tax by a max of about 5% a year - but the Government is proposing to give RBWM ‘flexibility’ for two years.
Normally, councils can raise council tax by a max of about 5% a year - but the Government is proposing to give RBWM ‘flexibility’ for two years.
Archive image of Maidenhead Town Hall.
A senior independent councillor has joined the Liberal Democrats in a move which keeps the party’s Royal Borough majority intact.
The Nicholsons Centre in Maidenhead is scheduled to close its doors ‘at the end of June’, Areli has confirmed.
Pictured: Robert Reardon
Archive pic of the M4.
Adam Bouaziz. Photo from the family via Thames Valley Police.
Frimley is aiming to continue as many of its appointments, tests and outpatient treatments as possible during the current five-day resident doctor strike.
Work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
Raymond Rackley has been jailed for almost two decades (image: Thames Valley Police)
Archive picture of Rabbi René Pfertzel.
These new safety railings will allow the access to open back up.
Credit: World's Toughest Row.
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Edwards Helena Barbara, it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mrs Helena Barbara Edwards of White Place Farm, Cookham. She died peacefully in Watlington and District Residential and Nursing Home on 29 November 2025. Born in Poland in 1943, Helen spent her married life at White Place Farm, Cookham. She leaves behind three children and seven grandchildren. Funeral Service at 11am [more..]
Scott, Helen, Beloved wife of Neil Scott died peacefully on 5th December, aged 87. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Remembrance service to be held at All Saints Church, Peppard at 2pm on Friday 9th January. Donations to the Alzheimer's Society may be made online at https://helen-a-scott.muchloved.com or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames.
Chambers, Ralph passed away peacefully aged 92 years. Ralph will be greatly missed by his wife Mary and his sons Peter & Paul and stepchildren Andrew, Chris & Jane. Funeral Service to be held at St Mary’s Church, Henley on Wednesday 7th January at 1.30pm. Donations to Alzheimer’s Research may be made online at https://ralphchambers.muchloved.com/ or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, [more..]
Mowlem, Ann, passed away peacefully on 6th December aged 89 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Reading Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 12.00noon. Family flowers only, donations to the Battersea Dogs Home may be made online at annmowlem.muchloved.com or sent c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames.
Orme Geoffrey died at the Royal Berkshire Hospital on 14th December, aged 96. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce, father to Jacqueline and Michael, grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral service to be held on 12th January at Reading Crematorium at 11.15am. Family flowers only. Donations to Thames Valley Air Ambulance may be made online at https://geoffrey-orme.muchloved.com or sent c/o [more..]
With great sadness, we announce the passing of John William Edwards on 5th December. Beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend.
To celebrate the opening and the run-up to Christmas, the new store will offer guests exclusive launch-day surprises and festive treats throughout the day.
A beloved stuffed dog based at Slough Railway Station has been restored and returned to his forever home this week.
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The Trust was set up by Louis Baylis in 1962 and its primary objective is: To work for the good of the community, principally in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
The Trust distributed grants of over £100,000 to more than 100 recipients during the last financial year and has a policy of distributing the majority of the grants to local organisations and charities, the balance going to regional and national organisations.
The majority of applications for grants from the Trust are received by post from local and national charities and organisations that are aware of the Trust. The Trust supports all sections of the community in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and actively encourages applications for grants from the Trust.The bulk of donations are made to benefit the elderly and the young, although many other groups including the Arts are also supported.
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