News

• End of shielding programme: support continues from Buckinghamshire Council

  Buckinghamshire residents who were previously shielding have been receiving letters from the Government advising that the national shielding programme, previously paused, has now ended.

  24 September 2021
  

• New Pay and Display car park opening in Amersham

  The car park at the Buckinghamshire Council office on King George V Road in Amersham is set to become a Pay and Display car park open to the public from Friday 15 October.

  23 September 2021
  

• Royal recognition for longest-serving Buckinghamshire school crossing patroller

  With 43 years’ service under her belt, Christine Walker is the longest-serving school crossing patroller in the county. Last week, Christine’s dedication to her role received royal recognition as she was officially awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM).

  23 September 2021
  

• Funding for local community projects up for grabs

  Do you have a great idea for a community initiative that will benefit local people but just needs the funds to get it off the ground? If the answer is yes, then Buckinghamshire’s 16 Community Boards want to hear from you.

  22 September 2021
  

• On the Crest of a wave, as new junction officially opens

  High Wycombe's most recently upgraded junction at Crest Road was ‘officially’ opened this week (21 September) having been operational for a month following a £3 million transformation.

  22 September 2021
  

• Buckinghamshire’s e-scooter trials extended

  Buckinghamshire Council has extended the e-scooter trials taking place in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough until the end of March 2022.

  22 September 2021
  

• Buckinghamshire Council celebrates LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Support Week

  It’s LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Support Week this week (20-24 Sept), with a theme that focuses on education.

  21 September 2021
  

• Council-led partnership wins bid to host regional climate change event as part of international conference

  Buckinghamshire Council, in partnership with a group of other local businesses and organisations, will host a prestigious transport and climate event as part of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) which takes place in Glasgow later this year.

  20 September 2021
  

• Weekly roadworks update

  As part of Buckinghamshire Council’s £100m investment in roads across the county over the next four years, work will be taking place next week at the following locations through Transport for Buckinghamshire’s Strategic Highway Maintenance Programme.

  17 September 2021
  

• Statement on The Fremantle Trust's residential care home Carey Lodge in Wing

  Buckinghamshire Council has initiated a safeguarding enquiry following ongoing concerns around the quality of care and support provided at the residential care home Carey Lodge in Wing by The Fremantle Trust.

  17 September 2021