Slough Borough Council

Being overweight in Slough gets you fined

The owner and driver of a vehicle found to be overloaded and overweight in Slough have been fined a total of £1,780.

New school to open in just two weeks

Slough’s new primary school, Willow Primary, is set to open on 13 September – just six months after work started.

RE-themed art from local schools goes on display

Slough’s standing advisory committee on religious education (SACRE) is launching an exhibition of RE-themed art at St Mary’s Church this Thursday (2 September).

2011 Census Director comes to Slough

The 2011 Census Director, Glen Watson is coming to the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 9 September and the public are being invited to come and ask questions.

Tell us when you want the bonfire

We are calling on residents to let us know when they want the borough's annual bonfire and firework spectacular to take place.

“Hi darling. Just about to run someone over.”

Is your text message a matter of life or death? It could be.

Council steps in to help stranded children get to school

Slough Borough Council has stepped in to help get youngsters to school after First Buses withdrew the Route 62 service.

Warning: Rogue traders targeting elderly and disabled

Slough Borough Council’s trading standards team is warning Slough residents to be on the look out for rogue traders targeting the elderly and disabled.

‘Minging’ Ming closed ‘til it’s roach free

The Ming Chinese takeway in Scarfell Road, Northborough has been closed by Slough Borough Council’s food safety team.

A touch of New York apartment living for Tower and Ashbourne tenants

The residents of Tower and Ashbourne Houses in Chalvey are to get a concierge service as part of a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in the blocks.

Poetry recital will be “vah vah vah!”

Thames Valley Community Centre, The Green, Chalvey is playing host to some of India’s top poets on Wednesday 1 September and everyone is invited.

HMO landlord’s appeal dismissed

A landlord of a house in multiple occupation (HMO) who was prosecuted for not having a licence had his appeal against the conviction dismissed.

Are you on the electoral register?

The annual canvass of everyone who should be on the electoral register has started in Slough.

Bike’s alright in Britwell

Two young people from Britwell have been celebrating after becoming Cycle-Wise Mechanics Assistants, thanks to a project by Slough Borough Council, the Britwell Youth and Community project and Cycle-Wise Thames Valley.

Children safer, but not safe enough, on Slough’s roads

Slough’s children are safer than most on the roads a new survey out today (17 August) shows.

Benefit claimant forced to pay back thousands of pounds

A benefit claimant from Slough is being forced to pay back thousands of pounds he claimed illegally or face jail again.

Salt Hill Park tennis courts close for refurbishment

The 10 outdoor tennis courts at Salt Hill Park have been closed to the public to make way for a massive refurbishment.

Fly-tipper found guilty

Dean Cayley of Long Furlong Drive, Slough has been found guilty of fly-tipping following a prosecution by Slough Borough Council.

Do it online

Slough Borough Council’s residents and tenants can now pay their council tax, rent and business rates online.

Heart of Slough's new library and cultural centre gets go ahead

Slough's new library and cultural centre received planning permission, subject to conditions, on 5 August 2010.

Council breaks ground on new play area at Upton Court Park

Slough Borough Council has started work on a brand new play area for Upton Court Park.

Road safety day comes to the town centre

Slough Borough Council is hosting a day of activity showing residents the consequences of being unsafe on the roads.

Mayor calls on residents to help Pakistan flood victims

Mayor of Slough, Councillor Jagjit S. Grewal is calling on local residents to donate what they can to help the victims of the floods in Pakistan.

Hot summer reads at Slough’s libraries

Whether it’s a biography for the beach or a novel for night time, Slough’s libraries have the book for you this summer.

Traders get lessons on the law

More than 20 traders in Slough are now experts in the laws governing their businesses after a special training session run by Slough Borough Council.

Go batty for Herschel Park

Slough Borough Council is asking residents to go batty this weekend and join volunteers making bat boxes.