THE much anticipated Windsor Town Council could finally be established after years of hard campaigning – but only if councillors approve.

Following the second round of public consultations, a majority of Windsor residents and stakeholders spoke in favour of forming a new town council in the unparished areas.

Overall, 679 responders took part in the consultation and 542 people agreed with introducing a town council.

Royal Borough officers have recommended to councillors, who will convene at a full council meeting on Tuesday, July 20, to establish a Windsor town council.

This process has taken a year after councillors approved in July 2020 to see what a town council could look like and how it will operate via a community governance review after more than 2,000 Windsor campaigners urged for one to be established since 2019.

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If one was to be formed, it will cover 10 areas, including Dedworth Manor, Spital, Clewer New Town, and Castle.

There would be 21 town councillors elected to cover an electorate of almost 21,000 by 2025, and elections could take place in May 2023.

A majority of services will still be delivered by the Royal Borough – but the town council could become responsible for allotments.

Other powers are yet to be decided but could be outlined this December.

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The Royal Borough is still figuring out which assets to transfer to the newly developed council for them to maintain.

Currently, Windsor is an unparished area, which means the Royal Borough collects the annual special expenses precept of £469,000.

But if a town council is formed in 2023, this means this taxation will go directly to it instead, which will go into maintaining the allotments, staff and employer costs, and office and meeting room accommodation bills.

The Royal Borough will set the precept when the town council is formed, but newly elected Windsor members will then decide on the precept from 2024 onwards as part of the budget setting process.