Revised budget papers for 2026/27 and the medium-term financial plan through to 2028/29 are due to be presented to councillors once again at a full council meeting tonight (Thursday) after the initial plans were voted against.
Left: Alison McGovern MP by David Woolfall; and right, Dame Mary Ney; via Wikimedia Commons.
She said: “I am concerned with the pace of improvement. Progress remains slow and the council lacks resilience to withstand unforeseen changes.”
Senate House at 62-70, Bath Road, Slough
Senate House, a vacant office building in Bath Road, could be turned into a school if Slough Borough Council approves the plans.
Sefton Park entrance. Photo via Google.
Stock picture of a lollipop lady.
Harry Clark with students launching the school's Big Lent Walk for CAFOD.
Domestic abuse survivors are reluctant to contact emergency services due to data breach fears – and ‘every security measure’ is needed to protect them, Citizens Advice says.
Pixie Lott. Photo credit: Moeez.
Yet more acts have been announced for Fi.Fest 2026 alongside indie band The Fratellis – including multi-platinum pop singer Pixie Lott joining them as headliners.
A TVP building. Photo via Google.
Lib Dem leader Cllr Susan Morgan, raising concerns.
Archive picture of Slough Trading Estate.
Josh Popoola. Credit: Darren Woolley/MUFC
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Wylie, Kate Passed away peacefully on 10th February 2026 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer aged 67 years. She will be forever missed and always remembered by her family and friends.Devoted wife for 46 years to Roger, loving mother to Tom, Laura and Anna and grandmother to six gorgeous grandchildrenThanksgiving service at St Mary the Virgin Church, Hambledon on 11th March at 1pm. Dress [more..]
Mary Ann Greene(AKA Anna)Anna died peacefully on 2nd February 2026 ages 83 yearsThanks to all the doctors and nursing staff in both Wexham Park Hospital and Luton and Dunstable Hospital for their care and support.Thank you to all family and friends that loved and supported Anna and our family over recent months. Your kindness is appreciated.Funeral Service to be held on Monday 2nd March 2026 at [more..]
Blewden Mary Greeta nee Hickman : Passed away peacefully on 14th February 2026. She will be sadly missed and always remembered by her family and friends. Funeral service at Reading Crematorium on Friday 13th March at 12.15pm. Dress code: bright and colourful no black clothes. Family flowers only. Donations to Huntercombe Hall may be sent c/o Tomalin and Son or online www.tomalins.co.uk
Elizabeth Maureen Francis passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th February 2026 aged 92.She will be missed so much by all the family and her many friends.All welcome to attend Maureen’s funeral on Monday March 9th at 12 midday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Maidenhead.Family flowers only, Donations if desired to either Age Uk or the local charity Maidenhead Care Good Neighbour Scheme via MuchLoved [more..]
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Eileen Clarke on the 10th February. Her funeral will be on the 10th March at Slough Crematorium at 11.30.The photo that we would like to go on the order of service is attached and I hope it will be OK. Attached us the photo that I would like on the order of service.
The Hunt for Moriarty is at the Theatre Royal Windsor until Saturday, November 1.
Plans to scrap laws requiring alcohol licensing notices and changes to local authority governance arrangements to be published in printed local newspapers amount to a direct attack on the public right to know, the local news media sector has said today.
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