Plans to regenerate Windsor Yards Shopping Centre have taken a big step forward following the Royal Borough’s Cabinet approving a deal to get the plans off paper and going at their meeting on Wednesday 30 April.

By approving the sale of the freehold to current leaseholders UREF LP, the Cabinet has broken the stalemate situation of the historical agreement that had meant proceeding with the development was ‘unviable and unlikely to ever proceed’. 

This now means that plans to strengthen the vibrancy and economic growth of Windsor, that include a boutique cinema, enhanced retail space, a hotel, office space and homes, can start.

Here is the full press release from the council.

Cabinet approval to give green light to regeneration of Windsor Yards

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Normal bin collection days

The council collects household waste and recycling on bank holiday dates (excluding Christmas and New Year)

If your bin is due to be collected this early May bank holiday (Monday 5 May), please put it at the kerbside by 7am on the day, as usual.

For more information about what can go in each bin, visit our waste webpage

Opening times may change at pharmacies this bank holiday weekend

If you need a local pharmacy for minor illnesses this weekend, remember opening times will vary. See the pharmacy opening hours of those across Berkshire.

You can also find medical advice and support on NHS Frimley’s Health and Care website which might save having to find an open pharmacy. And having a well-stocked medicine cabinet could also save you that trip. 

PCSO drop-in surgeries

RBWM libraries regularly host drop-in surgeries where you can speak to the Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) to receive the latest crime prevention advice and ask questions about policing.

The next surgeries:

• Sunninghill Library from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 May
• Windsor Library from 2pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday 7 May
• Sunningdale Library from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday 11 May
• Ascot Library from 11am to midday on Monday 12 May

See more library events

Events

What’s on in the Royal Borough: 

• Pub & pastries seniors social at the Fox & Castle Pub, Old Windsor on Tuesday 5 May, 11am to 12noon. A friendly and relaxed social meeting for all seniors, their friends and carers

• Windsor and Eton Bowling Club Taster Sessions. Want to try a new outdoor sport this year? The Windsor and Eton Bowling Club offers an opportunity for all ages, abilities and backgrounds to come and try bowls at our beautiful club under the guidance of qualified coaches. Sessions are held on Monday evenings 6pm to 8pm at Goswell Meadow, Barry Avenue SL4 1QX. You will be made very welcome and will be provided with all you need to have a go. Please wear flat shoes. Refreshments and free parking on site is available

• Join the Dawn Chorus Walk at Braywick Nature Centre on Saturday 10 May. Arrive 5.45am at Braywick Nature Centre to start at 6am. We will be walking slowly for 40 mins in the forest, then warming up together in the Centre with complimentary coffee, tea and pastries. For more information visit

• Thames Valley Festival Orchestra is performing in Windsor on Saturday 10 May, 7.30pm. The concert will be ‘An Evening of Symphonic Prog Rock’. The orchestra comprises 65 musicians, many of whom are from the local area. Symphonic arrangements of the music of Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Queen will feature. For more information and tickets visit

• Marlow Community Choir presents A Concert for Spring at All Saints’ Church, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead SL6 4HE on Saturday 10 May, 7pm. For more information and tickets visit

• The Arts Society Englemere (Ascot’s evening arts society) May lecture – founder of the Proms and master musician Raymond Holden. Tuesday 13 May, 7pm at Royal Ascot Golf Club, Winkfield Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7LJ. For more information and to register please visit their website or email

• Mental health talk. Tuesday 13 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm at Sawyers Close Community Room, Windsor. Free talk from a mental health awareness coach, hear about simple ways to help anxiety and stress. Just turn up. For more information email

• Come to the Big Brekkie at All Saints Dedworth on Saturday 17 May, 9.30am to 12noon. Raising money in the name of Christian Aid Week to end poverty world-wide. It will be a fun morning for all the family with excellent food from our Vine and Fig Tree café

• The Quince Players present Jane Austen’s Emma, adapted by Michael Bloom, to help celebrate the beloved author’s 250th anniversary. A delightful comedy of matchmaking, mischief and romance in Regency England. Performances between Thursday 8 and Saturday 10 and Thursday 15 and Saturday 17 May at Cordes Hall, Sunninghill. For more information and tickets visit