You may recall that the Fire Station located in St Marks Road was closed and is now flats.  An “outstation” is now located in Tinkers Lane, which I understand doesn’t quite provide 24 hour cover as there is “downtime” whilst shifts at Slough are briefed and travel to Windsor and then travel back to Slough and are debriefed.   There is a consultation by the Berkshire Fire Service because they have to significatnly cut their costs (£1.4m) and one proposal is to close this “outstation” overnight with appliances being despatched to Windsor from Slough.   There have been a couple … Continue reading LOSS OF FIRE STATION NIGHT TIME COVER IN WINDSOR

I had thought that this was a “done deal”, but this is NOT the case. There is the opportunity for you to attend an Information Day held by the Government on the 3rd runway at the Windsor Youth and Community Centre, off Alma Road on Friday 3 March 11am – 8pm.  Officials will be present and you can ask questions about the proposed 3rd runway and express your views.  You should have received a leaflet from the DfT “Heathrow expansion Have your say”.  You can find out more and respond at www.gov.uk/dft/heathrow-airport-expansion. Helen Price   Continue reading HEATHROW EXPANSION – Public Consultation Friday 3rd March