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  Encyclopedia: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a unitary authority in Berkshire, South East England.
It is home to Windsor Castle and Legoland.
The borough was formed in 1974 from the Royal Borough of New Windsor, the borough of Maidenhead, Eton urban district, Cookham rural district and part of Eton rural district.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Royal-Borough-of-Windsor-and-Maidenhead   (171 words)

  
 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Electoral Changes) Order 2002
Wards of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The Electoral Registration Officer[8] for the borough shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
The areas of the new borough and parish wards are demarcated on the map described in article 2.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2002/20022372.htm   (1632 words)

  
 Windsor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It is the location of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British royal family.
Windsor is linked to the town of Eton (which is situated on the opposite bank of the River Thames) by Windsor Bridge.
The town is part of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, and administered by an elected unitary authority.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/W/Windsor.htm   (482 words)

  
 An Introduction to The Royal Windsor Tapestry Manufactory, 1876-1890 - The Royal Windsor Web Site by Thamesweb
We are grateful to The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for permission to reproduce here the text of their original publication of 1979.
The Old Windsor Tapestry Manufactory was one of only two tapestry works to be established in England in the 19th Century, the other being that of William Morrisat Merton Abbey, The Manufactory enjoyed royal patronage as Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, the youngest son of Queen Victoria, enthusiastically supported the project, becoming its President.
This was perhaps the walnut one used to demonstrate the technique in the Guildhall at Windsor during the exhibition of Windsor tapestries in December 1878, where it was used to weave the panel presented to the Borough by Henri C. Henry.
www.thamesweb.co.uk /windsor/windsorhistory/rwtm/rwtm_intro.html   (4137 words)

  
 Familia: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Maidenhead Borough: 1947, 1948, 1951-2, 1956-7, 1957-8, 1958-9, 1961-2, 1962-3, 1964-5, 1966-7, 1969-70, 1971-1975 incl.
Maidenhead and Cookham: 1959-62 incl., 1963-4, 1965-6, 1975-1994.
Windsor and Maidenhead Observer 1991- (was the Windsor and Eton Observer to 1997, then Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Observer for 1998)
www.familia.org.uk /services/england/windsor.html   (832 words)

  
 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Business Excellence Awards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The winner of this award will be able to demonstrate their commitment to the Borough's environment, economy and residents.
The healthy business award will recognise the commitment of a Royal Borough employer to their employees' well-being and its innovative ways of achieving this.
Any individual under the age of 30 working within the Royal Borough is eligible to enter.
www.rbwmawards.co.uk /awardcategories.htm   (1794 words)

  
 Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead improving on social services : The Department of Health - Pubs and stats: Press ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
There has been a significant improvement in the performance of Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead social service department, according to star ratings published today by the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI).
Last year Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead was judged by SSI as a poor performer and given a zero star.
Councillor Pam Proctor, lead cabinet member for social services in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, said the star was a just reward for the hard work and commitment of social service staff throughout the directorate.
www.dh.gov.uk /PublicationsAndStatistics/PressReleases/PressReleasesNotices/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4062700&chk=KJqsq1   (926 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | 'Snobs' want to slough off postcode
Householders in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead want to lose their SL postcode because it links them with nearby Slough - made famous by comedy series The Office.
Maidenhead's Conservative MP, Theresa May, is aware of the campaign and says she is looking into the points made regarding higher insurance premiums.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/2668561.stm   (311 words)

  
 Politics | Windsor postal votes misdirected to Skegness
The envelopes are provided to electors to send their completed ballot papers to the local returning officer, but up to 300 voters in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have been sent envelopes addressed to the returning officer for the Lincolnshire constituency of Boston and Skegness.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead council has blamed the error on "outside printing contractors" and assured postal voters they "will not be disenfranchised".
The borough will try to reissue them but admits that a legal challenge to the eventual result is a real prospect.
politics.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5182977-116419,00.html   (553 words)

  
 Windsor & Maidenhead Conservative Councillors - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Royal Borough's Conservative Group today commented on the growing overspend in the current years’ finances under the Liberal Democrat administration, and the Leader’s plan to keep secret the extent of the funding problems within the Council.
The Royal Borough's Conservative Group today regretted the impact that the removal of the planning service from Windsor is having on residents.
Royal Borough residents are now officially in debt, thanks to early and significant borrowing from the LibDems at the Town Hall.
www.rbwmc.org /news.html   (1219 words)

  
 Remarks to the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Remarks to the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
It is indeed a memorable experience to be in this royal city, with its history and traditions, and to be the guest of your most gracious Queen.
I am deeply indebted to both the City and also the Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for this signal honour bestowed on us today, and I wish your gentle and gracious people to know of my immense pleasure at being here.
www.dfa.gov.za /docs/speeches/2001/mbek0612a.htm   (331 words)

  
 Maidenhead & District Chamber of Commerce - supporting local businesses
The meeting was open to the public and Peter Sands expanded on the Chamber's plans and Peter Prior of Summerleaze outlined the proposals for York Stream.
The Chamber is represented on various local forums and groups and works closely with the Council to revitalise Maidenhead, combat crime, improve facilities and various other initiatives.
As a statutory body the chamber must be consulted by the local authority on any schemes that might affect Maidenhead and we are fortunate to have a very good working relationship with the Royal Borough.
www.maidenhead.org.uk   (413 words)

  
 International Travel News: Royal Windsor itinerary - Brief Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The best heritage attractions, gardens and sporting venues of England's Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are included in an 8-day discovery tour of the region.
Windsor and the surrounding area boast two Royal palaces (Hampton Court and Windsor Castle) as well as Eton College, where many leading figures from the world of politics and the arts have spent their formative years.
The Royal Borough is less than 25 miles from central London and is easily accessible by road from the capital.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3648/is_11_23/ai_61642908   (336 words)

  
 Travelling with a Disability
Both Windsor and Maidenhead town centres are proud to have shopmobility schemes.
Not all of the Borough’s Visitor Attractions are fully accessible but all are working towards improving their facilities for the range of disabilities.
Whilst many of the Borough’s hotels are historic buildings and are not suitable for wheelchair users they make every effort to take care of guests with disabilities.
www.windsor.gov.uk /disability/disability.htm   (1010 words)

  
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The Royal Borough were now re-drawing the plan prior to a further discussion at a future date.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead first approached the Trust in 1998 with some initial ideas for creating a new car park in Marsh Meadow, as they felt the existing site was both too small and remote to adequately serve the village of Cookham.
Both schemes were considered by the Trust's Maidenhead and Cookham Commons Local Advisory Committee in November 1999 and the latter route was rejected because it was regarded as unacceptable to bisect the Moor.
www.cookham.com /cookhamnow/news/marshmeadow/marshmeadow.htm   (2234 words)

  
 Job Vacancies in the Royal Borough
The Royal Borough, with its mixture of history, Royalty, the countryside and modern economic development, spans the River Thames just 30 miles west of London.
The two towns of Windsor and Maidenhead have their own individual characters; Windsor with its world famous castle and royal connections and Maidenhead with its river charm and high tech commercial developments.
Elsewhere in the Borough's 15 parishes there are places as famous as Ascot and Eton alongside less well known but equally interesting villages and settlements that give the Royal Borough its unique character.
poweredby.jobsgopublic.com /rbwm   (296 words)

  
 About the Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1972 as a group of local musicians ready to support the many amateur productions of light opera and musicals, but also to give concerts in its own right.
The WMSO is an active participant in European twinning activities, frequently combining with choirs and orchestras from the Royal Borough's six twin towns.
Grants are gratefully received from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Southern Arts and the Prince Philip Trust.
www.wmso.org.uk /aboutus.php3   (270 words)

  
 Windsor & Maidenhead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) have an arts strategy which is made up of six main objectives.
There are a number of organisation throughout the Borough which provide opportunities for young people to take part in the arts which are run or grant aided by the council.
The borough has a Literature Development Officer who runs a range of initiatives to encourage young people to take part in reading and creative writing.
web.ukonline.co.uk /byatoffice/infowin.htm   (509 words)

  
 Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Primary Care Trust
and Maidenhead area, within the bounds of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, is ageing.
Promoting independence, therefore, is the cornerstone of the strategic approach for older people’s services being taken by the Primary Care Trust in alliance with Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Social Services.
In Windsor and Maidenhead an average of 10 people are in this situation in the acute trust at any one time with around 20 others in community hospitals or other settings.
www.berkshire.nhs.uk /WAM/publications/older.asp   (1546 words)

  
 Maidenhead Information About Maidenhead (in Berkshire, England, Uk) For Residents And Visitors - Photographi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Maidenhead Constituency Liberal Democrats including Coronation ward in Woodley, Twyford and Ruscombe, Wargrave and Remenham, Charvil, Hurst, Sonning At the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, in May 2003, the Liberal Democrats defeated the Conservatives to win all.
The Royal Borough, with its blend of rich history and successful modern business development, covers 76 square miles, just 12 miles to the west of London.
The main towns of Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot are linked by a common thread - the River stage at the Magnet leisure centre, Maidenhead, tomorow night (Thursday November 11) in.
www.99hosted.com /names12163.html   (306 words)

  
 Audit Commission -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead reports and data
The way that Windsor & Maidenhead (Royal Borough of) is run and the delivery of services has been assessed as good (on the scale excellent/good/fair/weak/poor).
The Council makes sound planning decisions that support the local plan but it is one of the worst performers in the country in terms of speed,...
www.audit-commission.gov.uk /authority.asp?CategoryID=ENGLISH^576^LOCAL-VIEW^AUTHORITIES^109319   (358 words)

  
 Discovering Success - The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Learning Partnership
Although the Royal Borough is relatively affluent, this disguises pockets of deprivation where local people, for whatever reason, suffer social disadvantage that can be a barrier to learning.
Young people on the fringe of education - who don't attend mainstream schools for a variety of reasons - were involved in an innovative partnership programme to enhance their education experiences and help them cope with the life decisions that lie ahead.
The first event saw business studies students in Windsor's impressive Guildhall where they worked in small teams to tackle real business challenges devised by local companies, who also provided business advisors and judges for the final presentations made by the young people.
www.discoversuccess.org.uk /case.html   (425 words)

  
 Maidenhead on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This place is less gin and Jags than Toyotas and tandoori The sleepy Berkshire town of Maidenhead last week found itself under attack from Whitehall for its affluence.
Sybari's Antigen gives Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead top level protection from threat of viruses and unwanted emails; With over 133,000 citizens and the pending UK Online 2005 deadline to provide email for...
GBP3.1 million upgrade of M4 Motorway signals between Junctions 6 (Slough) and 8/9, Maidenhead, Berkshire.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Maidenhe.asp   (327 words)

  
 Downstream Flooding - Residents remain angry - www.ezboard.com
Michael Trend, MP was able to attend, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead were able to put forward a representative, along with our elected local Councillors but the empty chair set aside for the Environment Agency spoke most eloquently on their behalf.
Naturally, Wraysbury residents (who pay their Council Taxes to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) consider they have been treated very differently to those Borough residents who now have the flood protection afforded by the flood alleviation scheme.
Neither the Environment Agency nor the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead have much more than the faintest idea of the flood flows and levels at the time of worst flooding because many of the ultrasonic monitoring stations and level gauges were overwhelmed by the floods they were supposed to measure!
p088.ezboard.com /ftheroyalwindsorforumfrm9.showMessage?topicID=4.topic   (6776 words)

  
 Windsor & Maidenhead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is keen to promote learning throughout the community, particularly for adults who would like to return to learning but need opportunities based near to where they live and at times that fit in with their care or work commitments.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) IAG Co-ordinator is based at the Centre for Developing Connections, 3 Park Street, Maidenhead SL6 1SP.
Work-based learning providers covering the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead with their occupational areas.
www.lscberks.gov.uk /NewSite/Community/WandM.asp   (828 words)

  
 Liberal Democrats : Antony Wood PPC, Windsor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Antony Wood was born in the Windsor Constituency, in Datchet.
He is married with three grown up children (son, 30, and daughters, 22 and 28) and he and his family have lived in Windsor for the last 27 years.
At the last local elections for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in May 2003, both Labour and and Conservatives lost votes to the Liberal Democrats, with the share of the vote being Conservatives 45%, Liberal Democrats 32%, Independents 14%, Labour 8% - with the Lib Dems regaining overall control of the Council.
www.libdems.org.uk /party/people/person.html?id=846   (302 words)

  
 Liberal Democrats : Kathryn Newbound PPC, Maidenhead
Kathy is a teacher and Education Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrat Group on the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Unitary Authority.) She is committed to reducing unnecessary bureaucracy in schools and providing the resources that all schools need to deliver the best possible education for pupils.
Kathy has been a Borough Councillor for 11 years and has served as Chair of Housing and Health, having played a key role in finding ways of providing low cost rented housing for the future for local people.
She was Mayor of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead from 1998-1999.
www.libdems.org.uk /index.cfm/page.whois/section.people/wid.60   (199 words)

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