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Rise in number of complaints made about children’s services in Slough

The number of complaints that have been made about children’s services in Slough has increased. Each year, the company that runs children’s services in the town, Slough...

Police answer tough questions over violent crime in Slough

Chief police officers have answered tough questions about violent crime in Slough and diversity within the force. Thames Valley Police (TVP) is responsible for tackling...

Council spent £29,000 on computer software it ‘never used’ and ‘can’t access’

Slough Borough Council spent a reported £29,000 on computer software it never used, forgot it had and can’t access, it has been revealed. Councillor Frank...

Property ‘fire sale’ could be costing council money, new report warns

A ‘fire sale’ of property could be costing the council money auditors have warned – amid realisations that the sell-off isn’t raising as much...

Evacuated Slough couple shares struggles and resilience after Mosaic Apartments fire

In one night, Sara and Hassan’s lives were turned upside down. The couple were among those evacuated from the Mosaic Apartments on Slough High...

Big new housing developments have caused dangerous parking, council admits

Major new housing developments including the Horlicks Quarter have caused dangerous parking problems, a new council report has admitted. Slough Borough Council’s goal of encouraging...

Residents say £130,000 repair bill from Slough Borough Council is a ‘kick in the nuts’

‘A kick in the nuts’ – that’s how residents of a council-owned block of flats have described being made to fork out thousands for...

Major town centre office block could be converted into flats, new plans reveal

Part of a major town centre office block could be turned into flats if Slough Borough Council gives plans the green light. Charter Court on...

People in Slough have ‘no confidence’ in council, government says, as it extends its control for two more years

Slough Borough Council ‘does not have the confidence of its residents’ the Government has said – as it announced plans to keep the council...

Promised new classrooms not built yet, despite Slough council leader’s claim

New classrooms have not been built at a special educational needs school Slough Borough Council has confirmed – despite its leader’s claim that they...

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