http://www.wycombe.gov.ukLatest News Feedsen-gbSun, 05 Feb 2012 00:51:42 GMTSun, 05 Feb 2012 00:51:42 GMThttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/31jan12-postal-voters-urged-to-update-their-details.aspxWycombe District Council is asking over 4,000 local residents who are registered to vote by post to update their details. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/30jan12-make-your-move-with-my-wycombe.aspxAnyone looking to move in to or around the Wycombe district can find out a wide range of information about any property they might wish to buy or rent, by using Wycombe District Council's free, map-based service called 'My Wycombe'.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/27jan12-council-working-to-bring-new-jobs-at-handy-cross.aspxWycombe District Council welcomed visitors from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) as part of the proposed developments at Handy Cross.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/26jan12-make-your-mark-on-your-new-gadgets.aspxWycombe District Council and Thames Valley Police are launching a series of "make your mark" events around the Wycombe district, aimed at encouraging local residents to make a note of serial numbers and security mark any new or expensive gadgets or equipment that they received over the festive season. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/19jan12-high-wycombe-couple-fined-for-breaching-noise-abatement-notice.aspxLast week at Wycombe Magistrates Court, Mr and Mrs Ahmed of Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe were convicted on 10 counts of breaching a noise abatement notice under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/17jan12-wycombe-district-50-for-the-future-on-facebook.aspxOver the next 50 weeks, Wycombe District Council is running a week by week campaign looking at local things which can make us proud of our past but also fit for the future. Called "50 for the future" , this is a virtual tour around some of the 100 services the Council delivers locally and some of the ways it is working to make Wycombe district a great place to live, work and visit.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/17jan12-students-union-joins-forces-with-police-and-district-council-to-launch-community-guide.aspxBuckinghamshire New University's Students' Union has come up with a Community Guide to High Wycombe to help students live safely in the town, with support and advice from Wycombe District Council and Thames Valley Police.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/17jan12-wycombe-district-council-gives-cash-not-cards.aspxStaff at Wycombe District Council raised a fantastic £500 to be shared equally between The Pepper Foundation and High Wycombe Central Aid Society when they chose to write just one Christmas card to all their colleagues and friends, to be displayed around the office.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/16jan12-wycombe-district-council-submits-application-for-13-business-units-at-compair-site.aspxWycombe District Council has submitted an outline planning application for the erection of 13 business units at the former Compair Site in the Hughenden Quarter in High Wycombe, which will produce around 34,000 square foot of new space in total. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/11jan12-fight-goes-on-as-councils-condemn-decision-to-proceed-with-hs2.aspxCouncils opposing HS2 say that although they have no objections to the principle of high speed rail, they will continue to fight the current flawed proposals, following news that the Government plans to press ahead with the £32 billion project.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/05jan12-digital-switchover-roadshow-events.aspxDigital UK are hosting a series of roadshows in High Wycombe across January, to help you find out the easiest way to switch from analogue TV to digital.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/03jan12-warm-homes-healthy-people-group-win-grant-to-help-keep-people-well-this-winter.aspxBucks County Council, Wycombe District Council and other local authorities have successfully bid to the Department of Health for £125,000 to create a winter task force to help keep people well this winter. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/13dec11-red-kite-goes-live.aspxThe transfer of homes from Wycombe District Council to Red Kite Community Housing officially took place on Monday 12 December.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/06dec11-HS2-update.aspxWycombe District Council is one of 18 local authorities challenging the Government's case for HS2 the £32 billion high-speed rail link from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. The alliance of local authorities, called 51m says that HS2 remains a bad investment, with no environmental gains and believes that better alternatives exist which would bring wider benefits to the entire country. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/07dec11-council-brings-down-cost-of-long-stay-car-parking.aspxNew lower rates which reduce the cost of parking in the Council's 'West end' car parks and Easton Street will be effective from 18 December. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/07dec11-employees-praised-for-25-years-of-service.aspxEight Wycombe District Council employees have marked 25 years each of dedicated service to the Council. The Eight employees were all awarded long service certificates from WDC Chairman Cllr Ian McEnnis.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/06dec11-council-services-over-christmas.aspxInformation on council services over the Christmas period. Including: parking, council office opening times, recycling and what's on around the districtTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/02dec11-king-of-the-castle-building-the-new-play-area-at-desborough-castle-high-wycombe.aspxWork at the brand new play area at Desborough Castle, off Rutland Avenue in High Wycombe is progressing well and the play area is now almost finished. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/30nov11-wycombe-district-council-welcomes-chinese-delegates.aspxYesterday, Wycombe District Council welcomed delegates from Beijing, China on Tuesday 29 November. The group made contact with Wycombe District Council asking to visit High Wycombe and to find out how the Council works. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/30nov11-website-unavailable-9-and-10-december-2011.aspxThe Wycombe District Council website will be unavailable while we move to a new hosting location. The site will be unavailable for up to 18 hours from 5am on Saturday 10 December.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/30-nov11-strike-update.aspxUpdate on today's services following industrial action at Wycombe District Council.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/29nov11-strike-action.aspxToday - Wednesday 30 November - national strike action is being planned by public sector unions over proposed pension reforms. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/22nov11-wycombe-resource-zone-a-christmas-aladdins-cave.aspxWycombe Resource Zone is a real Christmas Aladdin’s Cave with plenty of useful scrap materials availalbe for local community groups to use.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/22nov11-students-at-wycombe-grange-school-get-stuck-in.aspxStudents from Wycombe Grange School get stuck in with the Wycombe District Council Woodland Service Team to clear woodland and improve the wildlife habitat.Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/22-nov11-am-i-safe-free-phone-app-allows-you-to-check-your-cab-is-licensed.aspxNew free Smartphone app allows you to check that the cab you are about to get into is licensed by WDCTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/21nov11-wycombe-district-marks-white-ribbon-day.aspxWhite ribbons will be available from Wycombe District Council (WDC) reception all this week( week commencing 21 November) to mark White Ribbon Day on Friday 25 November, on this day Buckinghamshire residents are encouraged to take a stand and wear a white ribbon to symbolise that they will not commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/17nov11-arts4every1-centre-in-high-wycombe-welcomes-yasmin-alibhai-brown.aspxLast week around 50 people enjoyed a performance from well known journalist and political commentator - Yasmin Alibhai-Brown - on her life-long love of William Shakespeare..Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/14nov11-thames-valley-goes-live-with-101.aspxThames Valley Police has gone live today (14/11/2011) with 101, the new national single non-emergency number, which will replace the 0845 8 505 505 number.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/wycombe-district-council-reveals-benefit-fraud-over-last-three-years.aspxAs the Audit Commission reveals UK councils have been hit by £185m fraud, Wycombe District Council has uncovered £1.9m local fraud in the last three yearsThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/09nov11-christmas-lights-switch-on-2011-count-down-to-christmas.aspxHigh Wycombe Town Centre is getting ready for plenty of festive treats in the build up to Christmas this year. As well as keeping up the town's traditional Christmas street parade featuring Father Christmas, this year keep your eyes and ears open for some extra festive fun and entertainment.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/08nov11-wycombe-district-council-catches-benefit-cheat.aspxA Marlow resident was convicted last week at Wycombe Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to an offence of Benefit Fraud.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/08nov11-council-to-mark-remembrance-day-silence.aspxAt 11.00am on Friday 11 November, Wycombe District Council (WDC) will fire a Maroon rocket to mark the start of the Remembrance Day Two Minutes Silence. A second maroon will be fired two minutes later to mark the end of The Silence.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/02dec11-brand-new-play-area-comes-to-desborough-castle.aspxWork started on Monday 7 November to create a brand new play area at Desborough Castle, off Rutland Avenue in High Wycombe.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/04nov11-cctv-images-released-following-shooting-high-wycombe.aspxThames Valley Police is continuing to appeal for anyone who recognises the two people in the CCTV images to come forward and make contact as they continue their investigation into the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in High Wycombe at 8.30pm on 8 March 2011.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/03nov11-wycombe-marsh-brook-benefits-from-habitat-enhancements.aspxLast week Environment Agency staff joined forces with members from the Revive the Wye group, the Wild Trout Trust, Wycombe District Council, Chepping Wycombe Parish Council and the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project to undertake a number of habitat enhancements on the Wycombe Marsh Brook at Kingsmead in High Wycombe.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/03nov11-marlow-information-centre-supports-cards-for-good-causes.aspxMarlow Information Centre is selling a superb selection of 'Cards for Good Causes' this year, with at least 75p in every pound from their card sales, going to a hand picked group charities.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/02nov11-yasmin-alibhai-brown-to-visit-high-wycombes-arts4every1-centre.aspxAt 8pm on Saturday 12 November, well known journalist and political commentator -Yasmin Alibhai-Brown - presents her poignant and impassioned one-woman show on her life-long love of Shakespeare at the Arts4every1 Centre for Arts, Creativity and Enterprise in High Wycombe.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/31oct11-Arts-and-enterprise-centre-officially-opened-4-every-1.aspxThe doors to the new Arts4every1 Centre for Arts, Creativity and Enterprise, housed in a former church in High Wycombe, were officially opened to the public on Saturday 29 October.Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/26oct11-local-residents-invited-to-find-out-more-about-redevelopment-proposals-in-high-wycombe.aspxLocal residents and Wycombe Sports Centre users are invited to an exhibition between Monday 31 October and Friday 18 November, to find out more about Wycombe District Council's latest proposal to redevelop the Wycombe Sports Centre site and build a new leisure centre.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/25oct11-castlefield-and-oakridge-residents-vote-on-cash-for-projects.aspxWith £10,000 to spend, people living in Castlefield and Oakridge are being called on to decide which community projects should benefit from this funding. Organised by the Castlefield & Oakridge Residents Action Group, this voting event will take place on Saturday 12 November at the Avenue Methodist Church, Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/24oct11-offices-in-marlow-risborough-and-high-wycombe-support-cards-for-good-causes-this-year.aspxGive cards with a feel good factor this year. Each of our three tourist information offices in Princes Risborough, Marlow and High Wycombe are selling a superb selection of Cards for Good Causes this year.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/24oct11-volunteers-wanted.aspxDigital UK have issued the following release calling for people to volunteer within their community and ensure that no-one misses the digital switchover.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/20oct11-energy-saving-week-24-to-28-october.aspxNow is the time of year that we usually start thinking about whether our homes are warm enough and more importantly, how much it is going to cost to keep warm.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/20oct11-bucks-new-university-students-and-community-groups-help-clean-up-high-wycombe-path.aspxBuckinghamshire New University students were joined by Thames Valley Police Community Support Officers and members of a High Wycombe-based homeless centre to clear rubbish and debris from a busy pathway in the town.Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/19oct11-wycombe-museum-celebrates-black-history-month.aspxTo celebrate Black History Month, Wycombe Museum is hosting a drumming workshop to celebrate African heritage. On Monday 24 October, children on their Half-Term break will get the chance to learn the ancient art of drum language. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/07oct11-fitness-studio-wins-vote.aspxOver 900 people voted for the sports or fitness club of their choice in a text vote organised by Wycombe District Council's Sports Development Team. Local pole fitness studio club based in High Wycombe was the winner. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/5oct11-brothers-jailed-for-breaching-asbos.aspxTwo High Wycombe brothers have been jailed for breaching the conditions of their anti-social behaviour orders (ASBOs) and possessing offensive weapons.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/30sept11-essential-maintenance-on-marlow-car-parks.aspxWeather permitting essential re-lining works will be taking place at West Street and Institute Road Car Parks, Marlow on Sunday 2 October and 16 October. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/27sept11-is-your-home-suitable-for-solar-power.aspxThe Cocoon comparison service - who manage Wycombe District Council's home insulation grant - has just launched an online Solar Suitability Checker to help you decide whether your property is suitable for solar panels.Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/21sept11-wycombe-district-council-catches-benefit-cheats.aspxTwo local resident's have been sentenced at Wycombe Magistrates Court after each pleading guilty to three counts of benefit fraud.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BB