News
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Council prosecutes company for health and safety failings
On 2 December, Buckinghamshire Council successfully prosecuted a logistics company for health and safety failings.
09 December 2024
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Builder who duped two homeowners with misleading advertising and ‘abysmal’ work is sentenced in court
A rogue builder has conned two Buckinghamshire homeowners out of a combined total of just under £83,000.
05 December 2024
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No ifs, no butts – Council demonstrates its zero-tolerance on sales of illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes
Buckinghamshire Council has once again demonstrated its zero-tolerance to those attempting to sell counterfeit and illegal vapes and cigarette and tobacco products in the county, following recent successful court action against three local businesses.
05 December 2024
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Students battle it out in Dragons’ Den-style green technology challenge
For the third year running, students from five secondary schools and the Buckinghamshire College Group have taken part in a green schools Dragons’ Den-style challenge.
04 December 2024
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Man caught littering sees penalty soar to more than £1,100 after failing to pay Fixed Penalty
A man who failed to pay a simple £150 Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for littering in March 2024 has paid a hefty price for his crime, as the costs rise to more than £1,100 in court.
04 December 2024
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New Education Tax Raises Concerns in Buckinghamshire
The recent introduction of a 20% VAT on independent school fees and the abolition of business rates relief by the Government has sparked significant concerns about the potential impact on Buckinghamshire's education system.
02 December 2024
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Buckinghamshire Council Opposes New 'Family Farm Tax'
At its full Council meeting on Wednesday evening, Buckinghamshire Council voiced strong opposition to the recently introduced 'Family Farm Tax' by the government, citing significant concerns over its potential impact on family farms and rural communities.
02 December 2024
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White Ribbon Day commitment to ending violence against women and girls
One in four women and one in seven men in England will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (Refuge).
27 November 2024
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Buckinghamshire Council Secures Injunction Against Persistent Beggar Lee Davis
Buckinghamshire Council has obtained an injunction against Lee Davis, due to him persistently harassing members of the public by begging for money and goods over a long period.
27 November 2024
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Elegant new wedding venue to open in Bucks
Brides and grooms to-be who are planning their upcoming nuptials, are being invited to consider an elegant and exclusive new wedding venue which is opening its doors in Buckinghamshire next month.
26 November 2024