On Thursday 8th November 2018, Professor Lord Robert Winston, whose pioneering work in the field of IVF has made him one of the most important Scientists of our time, officially opened The Winston STEM Building at Charters School in Sunningdale.
The new building has created thirteen classrooms for science and maths teaching, including two science laboratories. The school is exceptionally proud of the success achieved by its students in STEM subjects and was the only school in the country that exhibited at the Royal Society’s Summer Exhibition earlier in the year.
Professor Lord Robert Winston delivered a presentation to staff and governors on the Importance of Academic Research and Development to the Next Generation, focusing on the value of teamwork and perseverance, before unveiling a plaque to mark the occasion.
Mr Richard Pilgrim, Headteacher at Charters School said, “We are very proud of our new building and the opportunities we can offer the next generation of Scientists, Mathematicians and Engineers. Grateful thanks to RBWM who funded the facility as part of their £30m secondary school expansion programme.”
For further information about admissions to Charters School please visit the website: www.chartersschool.org.uk/admissions
RBWM iscurrently undertaking a ‘call for sites’ process from Monday 25th February to Friday 29th March 2019 to for all types of sites, but in particular:
- Employment sites (all sizes and types);
- Small to medium sized housing sites;
- Self and custom build housing sites; and
- Sites suitable for Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) provision.
Sites promoted previously should be resubmitted to confirm their availability, including any appropriate additional information. If the availability of sites is not reconfirmed, sites may not be included within the Council’s most up to date land supply as recorded in the 2019 HELAA.
Read more: Call for Potential Development Land in Royal Borough | Deadline March 29thThe Royal Borough budget for 2019/20, which sets out investment for services that matter to our residents as well as ensuring front line services are protected, has been approved at Full Council.
Council Tax will rise by 2.99% which keeps it the lowest outside of London while ensuring key services like weekly bin collections remain.
There is also capital investment in our roads and highway network, community infrastructure and resident facilities.
Councillor MJ Saunders, cabinet member for finance, said: “Officers have been working hard on this budget throughout the year and have had to take into account the uncertainty around Brexit, as well as the challenging financial position that all councils have experienced.
“We have seen increasing demand and cost associated with providing children services, adult services and children in care which is expected to continue in 2019/20 and our budget reflects that changing position.
“Through our capital programme we have been able to invest in a variety of key resident services including additional funding for parks and roads which reflect back on the findings from the residents’ survey.”
The highlights of the budget include over £30 million pounds in capital investment:...
Read more: Royal Borough Budget Approved at Full CouncilCLICK HERE for FALLEN TREE LINE
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The application for the proposed new leisure centre, which could be co-located with Charters School and existing leisure centre facilities on the site, could see residents in the south of the borough benefit from an expanded daytime leisure offering, available seven days a week, including:
- A six-lane, 25m swimming pool, meaning residents who live in the south of the borough would no longer have to travel to access swimming facilities.
- An additional 60-station gym.
- An additional dance studio.
- A sports hall with eight badminton courts.
- 100 additional car parking spaces.
CLICK HERE to see PLANNING APPLICATION 19/00324
Read more: Planning Application for New Leisure Centre in Sunningdale SubmittedThe Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead | Borough and Parish Local Elections – Thursday 2nd May 2019 | Information Briefing for Prospective Candidates
The Returning Officer at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead will be hosting an information briefing for anyone interested in standing for election at the upcoming Borough and Parish local elections on Thursday 2 May 2019.
The briefing will take place on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 6pm in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall in Maidenhead.
The Returning Officer will be providing information surrounding the process of standing for election and nominations, key dates and activities in the election timetable and campaign spending.
A second briefing will take place on Thursday 4 April 2019 at 6pm in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall in Maidenhead for those candidates who have been validly nominated and their agents.
To register your interest in attending the meeting on 27 February or for further information, please contact Suzanne Martin, Deputy Returning Officer on 01628 682935 or email elections@rbwm.gov.uk
Pictured: L-R: Richard Hoy, Neerja Wadhwa, Cecile Roma, Gemma Draper, Jo Cruise, Kimm Scholes, Kate Gaywood, Mamta Sharma, Diane Gillings
Important medical support role - Junior Doctors Assistant - initiative at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital
It’s been over 20 years since the first Medical Support Workers were employed at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals to assist Junior Doctors. The role was created in order to aid Junior Doctors of some of their administrative duties and enable them to spend more time on the wards ensuring that patients are seen quickly and that follow up care is organised efficiently.
Read more: Important Medical Support Role | Junior Doctors Assistant | Initiative at St Peter’s Hospital