RBWM Resident Newsletter
Published: 19 October 2026
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| | State Visit to take place next week in Windsor | | | | His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, has accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a state visit to the United Kingdom from Tuesday 20 October to Thursday 22 October 2026. Their Majesties The King and Queen will host the state visit at Windsor Castle. To support this state visit, the Royal Borough is working with Thames Valley Police, the Royal Household and other key partners to minimise disruption to those that live and work in, or plan to visit, Windsor. Please check our webpage regularly for the latest updates and advice – with road closures and parking suspensions expected on Monday 19 October and Tuesday 20 October. We thank residents for their support and patience. | | | |    Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight is highlighting how residents can help tackle fly-tipping by checking who they pay to remove waste. Rogue waste carriers often advertise online using tempting prices and quick collections, but some may dump rubbish illegally rather than dispose of it responsibly.
Before handing over your waste, ask for a waste carrier licence, check it on the Environment Agency register and make sure you receive a receipt. | | | |    in Bloom have been revealed from over 300 beautiful spaces nominated this year. A much loved tradition in the Royal Borough, the competition recognises the contribution that private gardens make to the look and feel of our neighbourhoods. It’s our way of saying thank you to residents whose hard work, creativity and care help make our streets more colourful, welcoming and full of character.
Thank you to everyone who participated and partner organisations who help the Royal Borough keep blooming, including Stubbings Nursery. | | | |   sultation
on the future of Alexander First School following a review of Windsor’s first schools. The proposals aim to ensure a sustainable school system and help protect quality education against a backdrop of falling pupil numbers due to a decline in birth rates. The draft proposals could also create an opportunity to expand SEND provision in Windsor if a first school became available. | | | |   The Royal Borough is inviting charities, community groups, faith organisations and social enterprises to take part in the State of the Voluntary Sector Survey. The survey will help build a clearer picture of the sector across the borough, including its strengths, challenges and future needs.
Your feedback will help shape future support, resources and engagement opportunities, as well as strengthen understanding of the valuable contribution local organisations make to our communities. The survey closes on Wednesday 11 November 2026. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |