The West Windsor Residents Association (WWRA) is a political party and residents association based in Windsor, Berkshire.[1] It currently has two representatives in opposition on Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council, Carole Da Costa and Wisdom Da Costa.[2]
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| Abbreviation | WWRA |
| Leader | Frankie Theobalds |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Windsor, Berkshire |
| Ideology | Localism |
| Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council | 2 / 41
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| Website | |
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History
editThe residents association was first established in 1962, and independent councillors sponsored by WWRA have represented the Clewer North Ward since 1987.[3]
From 14 July 2015 to 3 November 2016 the party was registered as the "West Windsor Independents".[4]
Carole and Wisdom Da Costa were first elected in the 2019 Borough Council election.[5] Carole told local media that her priorities as a councillor would be the creation of more affordable housing, and supporting community integration of people with disabilities.[6]
In early 2023, ex-journalist Frankie Theobalds was unanimously elected chairman of the WWRA: he said the group would help the local community to deal with the cost of living crisis, and environmental issues.[7]
In the 2023 Borough Council election, both WWRA councillors stood for re-election in the Clewer and Dedworth West ward, and won.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Registration". search.electoralcommission.org.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Your Councillors". rbwm.moderngov.co.uk. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Aims of West Windsor Residents Association (WWRA) formed in 1962". WWRA. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "West Windsor Independents [De-registered 03/11/16]". search.electoralcommission.org.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Borough elections results 2019 by ward | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". www.rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Meet the news faces taking their places on the Royal Borough council". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Bagley, James (1 February 2023). "Ex-Chronicle journalist becomes chairman of Windsor independent group". Reading Chronicle. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ Lee, David (11 April 2023). "Local elections 2023: Who's standing in the Royal Borough?". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "Borough: Clewer and Dedworth West 2023 results | Borough election results 2023 | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". www.rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 16 September 2024.