by Alison Carpenter | Sep 4, 2026 | Alison Carpenter
From 1 November, new national planning regulations will change how planning applications are decided – and the role of your local councillor. The biggest change is that councillors will no longer be able to simply “call in” a planning application to Planning...
by tbfi_admin | Apr 22, 2026 | Alison Carpenter, Jack Douglas
We, the undersigned, call on the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to begin the Community Governance Review now and complete it as quickly as possible, so Town Councils for Windsor and Maidenhead can be established in time for elections in May 2027. Residents in...
by Alison Carpenter | Mar 10, 2026 | Alison Carpenter
Last night I attended the RBWM Place Overview & Scrutiny Panel, where we reviewed three important items affecting residents across the borough: Local Planning Enforcement Plan Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Catapult Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) The...
by Alison Carpenter | Mar 4, 2026 | Alison Carpenter
For the past two budget debates I have raised concerns about sustainability, transparency and whether residents are truly seeing value for the money they pay. In 2024, I said a technically balanced budget was not the same as a secure one. In 2025, I said we were...
by Alison Carpenter | Feb 24, 2026 | Alison Carpenter, Jack Douglas
🚨 £48.754 million more borrowing for RBWM 🚨 The government has given the Royal Borough permission to borrow £48.754 million next year to help plug a budget gap of around £49 to £50 million. This is not a grant ❌It is not extra money being given to us.It is permission...
by tbfi_admin | Feb 17, 2026 | Alison Carpenter, Jack Douglas
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Cllr Jack Douglas to Borough first Independents. Jack has served as a councillor since 2023 and brings with him a wealth of experience, local knowledge and a strong commitment to residents. He represents St. Mary’s ward in...
