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Slough Vision 2040 survey
We are engaging with residents, partners and businesses to refresh Slough's Vision 2040. Help us shape the vision by completing this short survey. Your feedback will also inform our wider understanding of resident priorities for the borough when developing other policies, strategies and plans. Data Protection Statement Data protection and how we use your information Slough Borough Council is the data controller for this survey. We are collecting your...
Daytime Activities, Shared Lives and Short Breaks services survey
This survey asks people who use services and their carers to tell us what they think. The services that we want to hear about in this survey are: Daytime Activities Shared Lives Short Breaks (residential replacement care) We have set up groups to look at: how services are working now what people need now and in the future where support is missing These services are for adults who may need support. This includes people with learning...
Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) Methodology Consultation
Slough Borough Council is consulting on the proposed methodology that will be used to prepare the Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA). The HELAA is an important part of the evidence base for the Slough Local Plan 2026–2046. It helps identify land that may be suitable, available and achievable for housing, employment and other uses. The assessment does not allocate land for development or determine planning applications. The draft methodology explains how...
Slough Local Plan Scoping Matters Consultation Document
Slough Borough Council is preparing a new Local Plan covering the period 2026–2046. The Plan will set out a vision and strategy for how the Borough will grow and develop over the next 20 years, including where new homes, jobs, infrastructure and community facilities should be located. We are seeking views on the scope and content of the new Local Plan at an early stage of its preparation. This includes the key issues, opportunities and challenges that the Plan should address, as well...
Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal's (CACA's)
Slough Borough Council is consulting on five draft Conservation Area Character Appraisals and Management Plans. The documents have been prepared on behalf of the Council by specialist heritage consultants, BEAMS Ltd. The draft documents cover the following areas: Colnbrook Sussex Place/Clifton Road St Bernard's School Upton Park/Upton Village St Mary's Church, Langley ...
Call for Sites 2026
The Call for Sites is open to everyone. We particularly welcome submissions from local organisations, businesses, landowners and developers who wish to suggest land that could support the delivery of the Slough Local Plan 2026–2046. The Call for Sites helps us understand what land may be available for future development and ensures that all potential opportunities can be considered during the preparation of the Local Plan. Sites submitted through this exercise will be assessed...
Closed consultations and engagement
Information and Advice Review – Resident Survey
Slough Borough Council is reviewing its Information and Advice (I&A) services to better understand how residents access support, identify any gaps, and improve how services work together. Information and advice services include support on issues such as housing, benefits, debt, health and wellbeing, and employment. These services are provided by the council and voluntary and community organisations. This survey focuses on services for adults. It does not include services...
Understanding your awareness of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
We are gathering insights to understand resident awareness and experiences of contraception and contraception services across East Berkshire - Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead and Bracknell Forest. Your feedback will help us improve local services, information, and access so they better meet people’s needs. This survey is anonymous and takes 5–10 minutes to complete . What is Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)? LARC is a contraceptive method that works...
Flood Resilience Survey
We are conducting a survey to understand how heavy rain, flooding, and local flood resilience initiatives affect people in the area around Chalvey, Granville, and Manor Park. The survey is being conducted jointly by Slough Borough Council, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, and the National Flood Forum, with funding from the Environment Agency. It is only for households in the area where the leaflet was delivered, or for people who were asked directly by a member of the Project Sponge team to...
We Asked, You Said, We Did
Here are some of the issues we have previously asked you about and their outcomes. Check all outcomes
We asked
A three week consultation ran from 9 January to 30 January asking for views on a range of budget proposals and suggestions for alternative savings or service improvements.
You said
Responses were analysed and views taken into consideration. In total, there were 38 responses to the consultation, giving a range of suggestions and comments.
We did
The budget and the medium term financial strategy (MTFS) for 2026/27 were approved by full council on 5 March. The proposals include savings of £15.45m for 2026/27, and a total of £37.15m up to 2028/29. It also includes identified savings from Slough Children First.
As outlined in the Medium‑Term Financial Strategy, the council expects to no longer require Exceptional Financial Support by the end of 2028/29, demonstrating clear progress toward long‑term financial recovery. Key proposals include savings in adult social care (£2.31m), improvements to business rates collection (£4.43m), and a transformation programme for housing and temporary accommodation (£850k).
The budget included increasing Council Tax by 4.99% for 2026/27.
Further details are available on our website – Papers from Budget meeting of Full Council 5 March 2026.
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