The decision today to expand Heathrow will come as a fresh blow to East Berkshire residents. As Tim Farron has said it’s a betrayal of environment and communities. The Heathrow decision has shown how the Government is out of touch with the very people they were supposed to serve especially our local MP’s including the […]
Windsor Residents’ Favorite Subject: Parking!
Ask Windsor residents what they like about living here and you’re likely to hear about the sense of community, the sense of history and (aside from the planes above head), the tranquility and open space. However, ask what people don’t like and parking comes pretty near to the top of the list. The simple fact […]
SLOW DOWN – in Pinkneys Green
Simon Bond, together with our Community Warden, Robert Noble, and a group of local residents recently conducted a Speedwatch exercise in St Marks Crescent. Simon Bond said “Most of us drive sensibly. However, during our short session over ten people exceeded the 30mph speed limit, a few doing 40mph or more.” “Even driving at just […]
Conservatives make Mayor a political role
Local Lib Dems have slammed plans by the Conservative Council to politicize the role of the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Popular former Mayor Kathy Newbound says, “Although the Mayor has a role in representing the council , it is very important that this is separate from party politics. The Mayor […]
Celebrating 24 years for Pat Brockwell
Parish councillors past and present met on Saturday 30th May at Bel & the Dragon to celebrate the service of those leaving the Council. Pat Brockwell stepped down before the election in May after 24 years of service, many of which were as Chairman of the ‘Adoptive Acts’ Committee which looks after war memorials, the […]
Bisham & Cookham election results
Eight LibDems elected to Cookham Parish Council Congratulations are due to Mike Barnes, Mandy Brar, Eileen Bune, Martin Coker, Christine Doyle, Fiona Hewer, Andrew Nye and Laura Tull for winning seats on Cookham Parish Council. Cookham Rise voters turned out in high numbers, alongside the General and Borough votes, to make their choices known. Thank […]