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Could there be a better way? Councillors submit Alexander First School Call-In

By Cllrs Carole and Wisdom Da Costa We have submitted a formal Call-In challenging Cabinet’s decision to move towards closing Alexander First School. We want scrutiny of the evidence, the consequences for children and families, and realistic ways of keeping the school open. Summary Working with fellow councillors, school leaders,…
After the Deadly Summer, Are We Ready for What El Niño Could Bring?

DRAFT ARTICLE AWAITING FINALISATION after discussion with RBWM’s Emergency Planning Team The risks to our homes, health and livelihoods are growing. Forecasters warn that the chances of a warmer, wetter autumn are now around 1½ to 2 times higher than usual, bringing an increased risk of heavy rain, storms and…
Weather Together: How to Protect Your Family, Home and Neighbours

Looking out for each other, whatever the weather. DRAFT ARTICLE AWAITING FINALISATION after discussion with RBWM’s Emergency Planning Team Could your household manage for three days if the electricity, water supply, mobile networks or local shops stopped working? Free downloads – click the highlighted text for the relevant download A5…
Alexander First School: could there be a better way than closure?

A fair decision for children, families and Windsor—and how you can help. By Cllrs Carole and Wisdom Da Costa Alexander First School faces closure. We believe Windsor deserves a stronger, more transparent case before a school serving children, military families and pupils with additional needs is lost. On 20 October,…
Alexander First School: children first, evidence before closure

Executive summary Alexander First School’s closure is proposed—not decided. As your ward councillors, We are asking whether there is a better, sustainable option for children and our community. Check the demand: show exactly how nearby new homes, including AL21, and military-family numbers have been counted. Test alternatives: compare closure with a smaller…
Listening across the generations – Care experience does not disappear with age

Summary Care experience does not disappear with age. The boys placed in Maidenhead’s Green Field House are now older men, and survivors are still seeking answers. Our work on their behalf continues. Cllr Carole Da Costa’s motion, seconded by Cllr Jack Douglas, sought to turn recognition into a practical commitment:…
Secret planning meetings? Council agrees to scrutiny investigation

Following questions from Maidenhead resident and local government legal analyst Andrew Hill, the Royal Borough’s Full Council has overwhelmingly agreed to investigate private planning briefing meetings. So why do these undocumented meetings potentially matter to residents, and did the Council honour its November 2024 commitment to greater transparency in planning?…
How to Respond to Windsor’s Town Council Consultation

What sort of Town Council does Windsor need — and who should it represent? RBWM is asking residents for their views on creating a new Windsor Town Council though the “Community Governance Review” Consultation. This is an important opportunity. A Town Council could become Windsor’s own elected community council, giving residents…
Windsor: Community boundaries ≠ historic administrative boundaries

This article explains why we believe it is wrong to rule out of consideration specific Windsor communities from a future Windsor Town Council simply because they fall on the wrong side of an old parish boundary — and before they have even been properly asked what they think. Executive Summary…
Could your window help us build a healthier West Windsor?

In our September 2026 newsletter, Carole and I highlighted an exciting opportunity for residents to help us understand—and ultimately improve—the environment in which we live. West Windsor is one of a small number of areas taking part in a community study with UK environmental monitoring company Viibe. Over six months, small…