http://www.wycombe.gov.ukLatest News Feedsen-gbFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:55:14 GMTFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:55:14 GMThttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/10mar10-new-link-road.aspxHughenden residents are this week set to receive the Council's latest update on plans to develop the former Compair site, in pursuance of Hughenden Quarter renegeration proposals as set out in Wycombes Districts Core Stratgey.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/09mar10-thumbs-up-for-new-playground.aspxYoung people in Marlow can now enjoy a unique, new play area experience, as Tuesday 9 March saw the official unveiling of the newly built play area, at Seymour Court Recreation Ground. School children from Holy Trinity and Sandy Gate Schools who tested out the new playground gave it a big thumbs up.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/04mar10-year-three-student-wins-scooper-duper-prize.aspxScooperman, Wycombe District Council's doggy-doo fighting superhero, swooped into Curzon C of E Combined School's assembly on Wednesday to present first, second and third prizes to three talented pupils for their entries in the "Scoop the poop" competition.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:55:46 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/01mar10-no-smoking-day.aspxYou are up to four times more likely to stop smoking with your NHS Stop Smoking Service. For free local one-to-one or group-based advice call Buckinghamshire NHS Smokefree Support Service on 0845 2707 222 or visit www.smokescape.org Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:50:11 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/26feb10-policy-statement-to-be-discussed.aspxWycombe District Council's Cabinet Members will review an interim policy statement (IPS) which identifies how the needs of the Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople community should be met within the district in the short term.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:02:30 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/26feb10-parking-charges-to-be-reviewed.aspxWycombe District Council is set to start a review of parking charges across the Wycombe district.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:46:03 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/26feb10-lowest-council-tax-increase-in-bucks.aspxLast night (Thursday 25 February) Wycombe District Council confirmed a 1.75 per cent increase to its share of the council tax bill for 2010/11 - the lowest increase in over five years and the lowest increase of all the Bucks authorities.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/25feb10-new-collection-calendars.aspxFrom Monday 1 March, over 60,000 households in the Wycombe district will receive a new look recycling collection calendar, ahead of improvements to recycling collection services.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/25feb10-family-evicted.aspxTo the relief of residents and after two years of dedicated work by Wycombe District Council and its partners in the Public Safety Team, Miss Carol Duff of Hawthorne Road, High Wycombe was evicted from her council house this morning.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:40:32 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/25feb10-handling-fees-introduced.aspxFrom 4 March, joining many other councils countrywide and as part of a series of cost-saving measures, Wycombe District Council reluctantly will be adding handling fees for transactions by credit card. Previously the banks' handling fees were paid by the Council.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/24feb10-skillscentre-breakfast-club-free-training-for-local-people.aspxWycombe District Council's Skillscentre has set up a new breakfast network club and is offering free training to help unemployed local professionals.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/22feb10-relocation-of-marlow-information-office-and-post-office.aspxWycombe District Council's Information Centre in Marlow is set to move into new premises located at 55a High Street on Monday 15 March.Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/18feb10-wycombe-community-safety-partnership-award.aspxThe Wycombe Community Safety Partnership was thrilled to accept the Safer Communities Award at the Community Partnerships Awards 2010.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/17feb10-noisey-neighbour-convicted.aspxMr William Taunton of High Wycombe was convicted on 14 counts of breaching a noise abatement notice under Section 80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/news/12feb10-health-for-work-adviceline.aspxThe 'Health for Work Adviceline for Small Business' is a free service that provides small business managers with the expert advice and support they need to help team members experiencing ill health.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:12:26 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/08feb10-skillscentre-exec-network.aspxWycombe District Council’s Skillscentre has launched an executive network club to help unemployed local professionals, executives, graduates and self-employed people who are looking for new and future career ideas and opportunities. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:41:52 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/10feb10-cctv-lay-panel-annual-meeting.aspxThe Annual Public Meeting of the Wycombe CCTV Lay Panel will be held in the WDC Council Chamber on Monday 15 February 2010 at 7pm.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:38:12 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/08feb10-skillscentre-retail.aspxSkillscentre Bucks, a vocational training centre set up by Wycombe District Council, has won a contract from the National Skills Academy for Retail to deliver retail training right across Buckinghamshire as part of a national network of retail skills shops.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:15:17 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/09jan10-environment-agency-flood-warnings.aspxThe Environment Agency has announced plans to double the number of homes and businesses that receive free flood warnings across the Thames region.Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/1feb10-waste-collection-update.aspxUpdate on bin collections following the recent severe weather.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/29jan10-website-given-a-plus-for-accessibility.aspxWycombe District Council's new look website has been awarded Shaw Trust's "Accessible plus" accreditation for its ease of use for people with disabilities. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:05:25 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/21jan10-tenant-conference.aspxThe Tenant and leaseholder conference held on Saturday 21 January put tenant participation at the top of the agenda. Over 200 local people attended. Speakers included Wycombe Tenant and Leaseholder Committee Chair, Jennie Ferringo and representatives from the Tenant Services Authority and Watford Community Housing Trust. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:28:33 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/22jan10-council-withdraws-from-shared-services-project.aspxWycombe District Council members have voted in favour of continuing to make efficiencies in back office services, without playing a further role in a project aimed at combining services with other Bucks authorities. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:56:52 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/20jan09-cafe-culture-in-wycombe-gets-extra-boost.aspxWycombe District Council's Skill Centre is running a special barista course on 5 February designed to help local people improve their job skills. As part of its commitment to improving skills and job prospects for local people in key local growth sectors, Wycombe District Council is working with training partner 'The Perfect Cup' to offer this special one day course which also includes a valuable work experience programme.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/20jan10-athletics-track-information.aspxCorrection to inaccurate information being published locally relating to proposed athletics track at Hazlemere.Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/15jan10-rail-investment-welcomed.aspxNews that Chiltern Railways is to invest £250m to create a new main line from London Marylebone station to Oxfordshire and the Midlands.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:27:56 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/4jan10-council-services-update-waste-collection-and-gritting.aspxCouncil services update during the severe weather conditions. Includes information on waste collections, cancellations and closures.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/14jan10-domestic-boiler-scrappage-scheme.aspxGovernment’s domestic Boiler scrappage scheme where households in England can apply through the Energy Saving Trust for a voucher entitling them to £400 off the price of a new boiler or a renewable heating system.Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:09:40 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/08jan09-local-benefit-fraudsters-prosecuted.aspxTwo local residents have been prosecuted by Wycombe District Council for fraudulently claiming over £15,000 of benefits.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/06jan10-can-you-identify-what-they-are-answers.aspxWDC competition iconic silhouettes from around the Wycombe district answers revealed.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:50:35 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/24dec09-planning-application-for-coachway-park-and-ride.aspxAn outline application for a coachway park and ride, a business development and a hotel has been submitted for consideration - reference 09/07309/R4OUT.Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/23dec09-planning-application-for-athletics-track.aspxAn application for the construction of a floodlit athletics track and pavilion, together with associated parking in the playing fields of Sir William Ramsay School has been submitted for consideration - reference 09/07338/R9FUL.Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:50:08 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/21dec09-social-care-surgery-bourne-end.aspxLocal residents are invited to drop-in to a social care surgery in Bourne End on 22 January 2010.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:51:58 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/21dec09-joint-magazine-print-procurement-advertisement.aspxExpressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified web printers, located within a 50 mile radius of Oxford.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/18dec09-council-services-update-waste-collection-and-leisure-centres.aspxCouncil service update due to weather conditions.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/17dec09-council-launches-public-consultation-on-gypsy-and-traveller-sites.aspxWycombe District Council this week launched a public consultation giving local residents and stakeholders the chance to have their say on proposed new sites for Gypsies and Travellers.Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:02:10 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/16dec09-Watch-out-for-the-festive-thief.aspxThe last thing you’d imagine Wycombe District Council’s Community Safety Team doing is dressing up as burglars. But had you been to the switch on of the Christmas lights in High Wycombe that is exactly what you would have seen. The Team also visited Marlow, Bourne End and Princes Risborough Christmas lights switch on ceremonies.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/08dec09-christmas-objects-make-local-history.aspxYour local or family objects celebrating Christmas or other religious festivals could make local history by becoming part of the permanent local history collection at Wycombe Museum.Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:42:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/15dec09-support-our-museum.aspxFollowing recent press coverage, Cllr Katrina Wood, Cabinet Member for Younger and Older People, confirms that Wycombe Museum will not be closed, nor will its extensive collection be sold. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:55:04 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/11dec09-festive-family-fun-at-wycombe-museum.aspxWycombe Museum invites you to some festive entertainment and activities.Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:47:27 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/26nov09-minister-helps-to-celebrate-success-of-arts-project.aspxOlympics Minister Tessa Jowell MP visited Cressex Community School this morning to meet students who have been working with disabled artists and athletes to create new artwork which tells the story of the Paralympics, its birth in Buckinghamshire, and the inspiration that drives them. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:44:39 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/23nov09-help-to-shape-the-future-of-holywell-mead.aspxWycombe District Council is giving local residents and visitors the chance to have their say in shaping the future of the Holywell Mead complex, during a public consultation that starts today (Monday 23 November).Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/23nov09-wycombe-district-marks-white-ribbon-day.aspxWhite ribbons will be available from Wycombe District Council reception during the week commencing 23 November to mark White Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25 November, which is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/19nov09-working-together-to-keep-Wycombe-working.aspxWycombe District Council is working with Jobcentre Plus to offer local people in Wycombe district a 'drop-in' advice and information day, to help people get the benefits they are entitled to and find new ways to find local work or training, from 10.30am to 4pm on Tuesday 24 November at the Town Hall, High Wycombe.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/10nov09-can-you-identify-what-they-are.aspxOur new website design features five of the Wycombe district's iconic buildings, one iconic bridge and one iconic bird. For your chance to win a £20 shopping voucher, can you correctly identify what they are?Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-releases/10nov09-website-reveals-more-customer-friendly-image.aspxWycombe District Council's website - www.wycombe.gov.uk - has undergone some big changes to reveal a more customer-friendly image.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/9nov09-remembrance-day-parade.aspxOn Wednesday 11 November at 11.00am we will mark the two minute silence to remember and honour those who gave their lives in the two World Wars, as well as in more recent conflicts.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/2nov09-eden-beaten-at-building-awards.aspxRegional award winner, Eden, High Wycombe beaten at the 2009 LABC National Building Excellence Awards on 20 October.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/10nov09-changes-to-council-services-over-christmas.aspxChanges to council office opening times and bin collection dates over the Christmas period.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:08:28 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BBhttp://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/general/21oct09-have-your-say-about-budgets.aspxHave your say about Council budgets and services with our online budget simulator.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:54:07 GMTWycombe District CouncilCopyright Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1BB