News

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• Park for free this Christmas

  To make your Christmas shopping experience more convenient and affordable this year, Buckinghamshire Council is offering free parking in selected council-owned car parks on certain dates in the run up to the festive season.

  29 November 2024
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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
  

• On a mission; tree planting season gets underway again in Buckinghamshire

  National Tree Week begins on Saturday (23 Nov) making it the ideal time to mark the tree planting season.

  25 November 2024
  

• New Family Hub Network set to provide more help and advice for local residents

  Families will soon benefit from easy to access help and advice in their local communities, with the launch this week of Buckinghamshire’s Family Hub Network (FHN).

  21 November 2024