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31/08/2010
Your refuse and recycling collection day will change over the August Bank Holiday period.
31/08/2010
The awards are in their 6th year and are to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by individuals and groups voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others.
30/08/2010
Over 300 South Bucks school children recently visited Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes thanks to funding from South Bucks District Council.
18/08/2010
The London 2012 organisations responsible for hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Rowing and Canoe Sprint events at Dorney Lake are seeking the views of the public
18/08/2010
The number of reports of anti-social behaviour has dropped significantly in South Bucks over the past few months.
16/08/2010
Residents of South Bucks can now find out how the agencies that make up the Community Safety Partnership are working together to tackle crime and disorder in the district through the ‘CSI: South Bucks’ newsletter.
16/08/2010
Council alerts public to the risks involved in using ‘Rogue Traders’ for work carried out on trees, particularly ‘protected’ trees.
10/08/2010
Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Awards for the third consecutive year.
10/08/2010
Residents in South Bucks are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by registering this autumn.
04/08/2010
This summer young people in South Bucks can take advantage of four weeks of skateboarding and BMX riding on a temporary skate park in Burnham and Holtspur.
04/08/2010
The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a District Councillor for Burnham Church
04/08/2010
Crime figures show that in the months of May and June this year, incidents of domestic burglary in Gerrards Cross have dramatically reduced following several crime prevention and enforcement activities operations.
03/08/2010
Local residents of all ages embraced new activities as they took part in the South Bucks Open Weekend on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July as part of the London 2012 Open Weekend
02/08/2010
Young People in South Bucks have lots to look forward to this summer with FREE Chillin’ in the Park events taking place at 10 parks across the district thanks to funding from Positive Activities for Young People Initiative (PAYP) and Asda Sporting Chance.
27/07/2010
The Council continues to work closely with the other Buckinghamshire authorities and as part of a deputation to the Department of Transport it has already made known its views that it objects firmly toHS2 on the basis of its environmental impact.
25/07/2010
One vacancy has arisen in the Parish Council Ward, following the resignation of Nick Binns.
25/07/2010
Checks will soon be made on council tax payers who are single occupants and therefore have their bills reduced by 25 per cent.
25/07/2010
The ‘state of the art’ floodlit driving range at The Lanes golf course is now in play following its official opening on Saturday 24th July 2010.
23/07/2010
Top TV chef, Richard Fox will be showing residents in Burnham what to do with their leftover ingredients as he cooks up some fantastic recipes.
21/07/2010
South Bucks residents have the opportunity to try out new sports and get involved with celebrating the Olympics coming to London, as local clubs across the district take part in the South Bucks Taster Weekend!
14/07/2010
An innovative new recycling campaign has hit the roads in South Bucks, with Council refuse trucks helping to get the message across.
13/07/2010
South Bucks District Council is calling on residents to nominate special people for the annual Chairman’s Community and Volunteering Awards.
13/07/2010
A new initiative that allows residents in the South Bucks area to just turn up and play Badminton without the pressure of being a club member, or the need to sign up for a course, has been set up in the district
13/07/2010
If you’re going on holiday this summer, make sure you protect your property from burglars.
13/07/2010
The weekend will officially mark the completion of the new ‘state of the art’ floodlit driving range at The Lanes Golf Course and Range in Stoke Poges.
13/07/2010
Recycling in South Bucks has become more convenient for residents as twelve bring sites across the district now accept aluminium foil.
13/07/2010
The Beacon Centre in Beaconsfield has been given a glowing report by Quest Accreditation assessors.
12/07/2010
Residents in South Bucks now have even more opportunities to recycle, as a new recycling bring site is installed at the Beaconsfield Motorway Service Area.
06/07/2010
The sun was shining on the South Bucks District Council team at the weekend as young people from the area won three medals, one silver and two golds competing for the district at the annual Bucks Youth Games, the largest one-day multisport event in Bucks.
29/06/2010
Thieves in South Bucks were stopped on two different occasions by ‘dead locks’ on residential property patio doors.
23/06/2010
Schools across Buckinghamshire are participating in a campaign to boost electrical recycling during Recycle Week (21 to 27 June) and prizes are up for grabs to the ‘sparkiest’ school in the region.
23/06/2010
Armed Forces Week runs from 21st – 26th June 2010 and South Bucks District Council hoisted the Armed Forces Day Flag on Monday 21st Day along with other local communities throughout the United Kingdom.
22/06/2010
With rising fuel costs residents are being advised to keep an eye on their cars by South Bucks District Council following a spate of fuel siphoning incidents, where offenders steal petrol directly from the car’s fuel tank.
16/06/2010
South Bucks District Council is giving young people in Burnham the chance to attend a FREE 10 week healthy living course aimed at providing a combination of healthy eating information and physical exercise activities
15/06/2010
This week all 215,000 households across Buckinghamshire will receive a copy of the new joint magazine produced by Buckinghamshire County Council and their local district council (Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern, South Bucks and Wycombe).
15/06/2010
South Bucks District Council would like to advise residents that it will be relocating its recycling facility from Burnham Park to the Neville Court Car Park on the 1st July 2010.
09/06/2010
South Bucks District Council is urging all residents to recycle their unwanted garments and old textiles by using one of the Council’s textile recycling bins, instead of sending the items to landfill.
09/06/2010
South Bucks District Council is urging football fans to recycle the extra waste that will be generated during this summer’s World Cup, and are offering the chance to be rewarded for their efforts in the process.
09/06/2010
Councillor Alan Walters has been chosen as Chairman of South Bucks District Council.
04/06/2010
With Wimbledon only a few weeks away adults in South Bucks are being offered the chance to attend 10 weeks of free tennis coaching.
03/06/2010
South Bucks District Election of Parish Councillors for Stoke Poges Parish
25/05/2010
There are no excuses for children to be bored during this half-term with the return of the popular multi sports week.
24/05/2010
With summer nearly here South Bucks District Council is calling on residents to get green fingered and start composting.
11/05/2010
Eight children from South Bucks were delighted to graduate this month from MEND, a ten week course designed to reduce weight and promote healthy lifestyles.
11/05/2010
Vehicle owners in South Bucks are being warned not to leave items on display in their cars when parking at beauty spots across the District.
11/05/2010
Five vacancies have arisen in the Parish Council Ward, following the resignation of James Ball, Yvonne Ball, Naomi Arnold, Kathie Webber and Stanley Best.
11/05/2010
Heathrow Airport’s owner British Airports Authority (BAA) has admitted defeat in it’s battle to win approval for a third runway.
10/05/2010
South Bucks District Council is hoping to make significant savings by carrying out a single procurement exercise to outsource its ICT, Finance, Payroll and Revenues and Benefits services.
09/05/2010
The Lanes opened its brand new ‘state of the art’ driving range on Saturday 24th April and is open until 8pm everyday.
07/05/2010
Results of the general election on 6 May 2010 for South Bucks District Council.
03/05/2010
Give it a go in May! That’s the call from TV presenter and local resident, Fern Britton, and Reactivate Bucks, the campaign that connects people to hundreds of sports and activities across the county.
30/04/2010
The Lanes 9 holes pay and play course in Stoke Poges is just ideal to get you started, and now with its new floodlit driving range open until 8pm everyday those of you who are new to the game of golf or may be a bit out of practice can perfect that swing.
28/04/2010
Commuters have been educated about the alcohol units in their favourite drinks in a local campaign to promote sensible drinking.
26/04/2010
An Election is to be held to elect the Member of Parliament for the Beaconsfield constituency.
23/04/2010
All 10 of South Bucks District Council’s pay and display car parks have been awarded the ‘Park Mark’ status for 2010 following low crime rates and excellent security measures.
20/04/2010
A South Bucks benefit cheat has been successfully prosecuted by South Bucks District Council after he illegally claimed over £1800 in benefits.
19/04/2010
The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a Member of Parliament for Beaconsfield Constituency.
12/04/2010
A boy from Iver Heath has given an interim anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, following an application by Thames Valley Police and South Bucks District Council.
11/04/2010
Proposals have been published by the Government's Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, about a High Speed rail link from London's Euston station to Birmingham.
09/04/2010
Your refuse and recycling collection day will change over the Easter period and May Bank Holidays.
31/03/2010
Following much consultation and engagement with local residents and other stakeholders, the ‘South Bucks Proposed Submission Core Strategy’, the long term planning blueprint for the District, has now been published.
30/03/2010
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can devastate people’s lives and anyone can become a victim or suffer the effects of it and this is why South Bucks District Council is committed to tackling it, not tolerating it.
30/03/2010
SELECTADNA is the most advanced forensic crime reduction system on the market – a system which irrefutably links criminals to crime scenes and provides and unbreakable chain of evidence in a court of law.
30/03/2010
A new campaign aimed at increasing personal safety for young adults is to be launched on 7th April 2010 at a night club in Beaconsfield.
30/03/2010
This Easter, the young people of South Bucks and its surrounding areas are being given the chance to attend two fantastic sporting events during the school holidays. Firstly, starting on Wednesday 7th April 2010 and running for 3 consecutive days,
23/03/2010
Anyone thinking of standing as a candidate for the Beaconsfield constituency in the general election is urged to get in touch with South Bucks District Council’s Elections Team as soon as possible.
22/03/2010
Young people aged 9-13 years are being offered a fantastic opportunity to take part in five-a-side football as part of the ‘StreetGames’ project.
22/03/2010
Easter can be a time for family, friends and maybe even a chocolate egg or two. But while you’re enjoying your Easter eggs please spare a thought for the environment and get cracking with recycling.
22/03/2010
Children in Dorney and Dorney Reach will soon benefit from a new playground in Trumpers Field next to the village hall and school in Dorney Reach.
11/03/2010
If you are on the electoral register and you think you may be unable to vote in person at the polling station on polling day, you are eligible to apply for either a postal vote or a proxy vote.
11/03/2010
Over 1000 students and teachers at Beaconsfield High School recently welcomed the 2000 Olympic rowing gold medallist Ben Hunt-Davis, (currently Operations Director of the British Olympic Association), to the school to deliver a truly inspiring presentation.
10/03/2010
'Keep thieves locked out', is the message from South Bucks District Council.
05/03/2010
While the date for this year’s General Election has not yet been formally announced South Bucks is urging residents not to wait to secure their right to vote.
04/03/2010
If you are going to make alterations or extend your property, you may need planning permission and building regulations approval.
28/02/2010
FREE taster sessions for adults in netball, hockey, football and jogging will take place during February, followed by 10-week courses in each sport.
28/02/2010
Local residents are encouraged to spring into action this March with the Reactivate Bucks programme.
23/02/2010
Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is one of the biggest and most successful crime prevention initiatives ever.
23/02/2010
Over 250 school children from schools in Taplow, Dorney and Burnham had a fantastic day out earlier this month thanks to South Bucks District Council.
22/02/2010
Adults in South Bucks and the surrounding areas are being offered the chance to attend new sports sessions for beginners and for those who may not have played a sport for many years.
09/02/2010
Let us entertain the kids this half term - just sign them up for the popular multi-sports week in Burnham!
08/02/2010
For most people Valentine’s Day is the most romantic date on the calendar, unfortunately research shows there is a considerable increase in domestic abuse at this time.
08/02/2010
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to send tokens of love. It can also be used to show a bit of TLC (tender loving care) for the environment whilst still making our loved ones feel special.
07/02/2010
Young people in the South Bucks area are being encouraged to make a New Year’s resolution to try Basketball in 2010 by signing up for coaching at the Evreham Sports Centre in Iver.
07/02/2010
Market research has revealed that around 600 million UK household batteries (22,000 tonnes – the equivalent weight of 110 jumbo jets) are sent to landfill unnecessarily every year.
02/02/2010
A man from Burnham has been given an interim anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) by Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, following a successful application by the South Bucks Community Safety Partnership.
31/01/2010
The new course of ‘Get Active’, sessions for adults with learning and physical disabilities started on Wednesday 20th January 2010 at the Evreham Sports Centre in Iver.
31/01/2010
Part of Farnham Royal has been declared a new conservation area and becomes the latest of 19 conservation areas in the District.
25/01/2010
Leader of South Bucks District Council Adrian Busby, today expressed his disappointment that the Council along with Buckinghamshire County Council, will be forced to abort a project
24/01/2010
Date: 19/01/10
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Refuse, green waste and recycling collections are taking place as normal this week.
24/01/2010
English Heritage has recently re-graded Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens from a Grade II to a Grade I on its Register of Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England, signifying the importance of the Gardens.
13/01/2010
The time has come for local community groups, organisations and clubs to apply for funding from South Bucks Donations and Subscription Grant Fund.
13/01/2010
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Planning Committee meeting which was due to take place at 4.15pm today has been cancelled.
12/01/2010
Stoke Poges Parish By Election – 11 February 2010
12/01/2010
Property marking is one of many ways that the public can assist police in reducing burglary. Resident’s of South Bucks are being encouraged by South Bucks District Council and Thames Valley Police to put security at the top of their New Year’s resolution list in order to beat the burglars and marking all valuable Christmas presents as soon as possible.
11/01/2010
Welcoming in a New Year often means making resolutions, South Bucks District Council and Thames Valley Police are asking residents to consider making some special New Year’s resolutions to help reduce crime in the District.
07/01/2010
In South Bucks, snow and icy weather does not significantly deter criminals from targeting residents’ Christmas presents, according to the officer who led a three-week crackdown on burglary and vehicle crime across the District.
05/01/2010
Young people who are above their ideal weight, aged 7 to 13 in South Bucks have a great new opportunity to take part in the latest free course.
24/12/2009
Council Offices close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open at 9am on 4th January 2010.
21/12/2009
Eight South Bucks children were delighted to graduate this month from MEND, a course designed to reduce weight and promote healthy lifestyles, the group completed their quest to become fitter, healthier and happier.
13/12/2009
This Christmas, South Bucks’ Love Food Hate Waste Campaign is encouraging residents to take advantage of a new range of ‘Glamour from nothing’ recipes for entertaining.
08/12/2009
Children and adults taking part in the South Bucks MEND programme recently went undercover with their magnifying glasses investigating food labels to find ‘MEND-friendly’ food across a range of products.
07/12/2009
The Chairman holds annual awards in order to recognise the contribution of individuals and groups who provide valuable voluntary work in the District.
07/12/2009
The new ‘Get Active’ sessions for adults with learning and physical disabilities have been successfully running at the Evreham Sports Centre.
30/11/2009
South Bucks District Council would like to urge residents to be on their guard against bogus officials offering to give Council Tax refunds.
30/11/2009
The number of vehicle crimes, burglaries and robberies in South Bucks has fallen sharply over recent months despite the recession.
28/11/2009
This November saw the return of the popular Recycled Clothes Show event, held this year at the Wycombe Swan theatre. Over 650 primary and secondary pupils took part, using entirely unwanted textiles, paper and waste materials to make fashion items.
28/11/2009
Last week Beaconsfield resident Anna Collin received not just one, but two awards for her services to the local community.
16/11/2009
This month marks the 2nd anniversary of the very successful waste management and street cleansing partnership between South Bucks District Council and Verdant Group Plc.
16/11/2009
Budding photographers are being offered £10,000 worth of prizes for the best pictures of wildlife and people looking after their local environment. The new competition has been launched in a bid help boost recycling activity in the South Bucks area.
16/11/2009
The county wide Theatre in the Villages tour continues this month with Hedgerley and Farnham hosting the classic adventure story – Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as told by Cat Weatherill.
13/11/2009
The Theatre in the Villages tour is coming to Burnham in November with the classical extravaganza OperaXposed!
09/11/2009
Speeding drivers in Wexham Street, Stoke Poges have been warned to slow down in a speed awareness afternoon involving school children from the Stoke Poges School. The event was arranged by the Neighbourhood Action Group, Thames Valley Police and South Bucks District Council to coincide with the Home Office initiative ‘Not in My Neighbourhood’ week.
09/11/2009
Denham is to become a ‘No Doorstep Selling Zone’ on 18th November following an initiative run by agencies in the South Bucks Community Safety Partnership to help combat distraction burglaries and the presence of rogue traders at residents’ properties.
29/10/2009
Commuters from South Bucks are being offered timer switches and energy saving light bulbs to help protect their homes from the traditional winter increase in burglaries.
27/10/2009
South Bucks District Council is urging people to stay safe – and within the law – as Guy Fawkes Night arrives.
26/10/2009
Buckinghamshire Youth Offending Service, London and Quadrant Housing and South Bucks District Council’s Community Safety Team worked together with a number of volunteers to organise this local reparation project.
26/10/2009
Local residents are invited to come along on Wednesday 11th November between 11am and 3pm to the Station Road Car Park in Gerrards Cross to the South Bucks District Council ‘Winter Road Safety Event’.
25/10/2009
Now that autumn has well and truly set in, South Bucks District Council is urging residents to compost their peelings and any uncooked leftovers after indulging in the fruits and vegetables of the season.
25/10/2009
Parents and young people in Beaconsfield and Taplow will be able to find out more about drugs and related issues at two events being held locally to coincide with the Home Office initiative ‘Not in my neighbourhood Week’.
22/10/2009
‘Think green this Halloween’ is the message from South Bucks District Council who want to remind residents to compost their pumpkins and recycle all the glass, plastic bottles and cans arising from spooky festivities.
15/10/2009
The planning applications for Pinewood are due to be considered by South Bucks District Council's Planning Committee at its meeting on 21st October.
13/10/2009
Sports and arts join forces this October half-term to provide teenagers with a novel concept that brings football fans and dance enthusiasts together.
13/10/2009
There are no excuses for children to be bored during this half term with an action packed programme of sports activities on offer for young people in South Bucks.
07/10/2009
There was a fantastic turnout on Saturday 26th September for Holtspur School's first ever 'Sports Spectacular' event.
28/09/2009
The number of vehicle crimes, burglaries and robberies in South Bucks has fallen sharply over recent months despite the recession, following a number of targeted operations and awareness campaigns by South Bucks District Council, Thames Valley Police and other partners.
22/09/2009
Children in Burnham have the chance to celebrate with the Play Rangers on Saturday 3rd October as the official launch of the new play area at the Stomping Ground, Burnham, takes place.
17/09/2009
The Buckinghamshire Pathfinder project to develop Shared Support Services for five local authorities has chosen the companies who will go forward to the next stage of the procurement process.
15/09/2009
Overweight young people aged 7 to 13 in South Bucks have a great new opportunity to take part in the latest free course designed to help them get fitter, healthier and happier.
14/09/2009
An exciting new multi sports disability club for adults will be launched in Iver on 15th October 2009. This new activity group will be held every Thursday at 11.30am in the sports hall at Evreham Sports Centre and welcomes people with learning and minor physical disabilities.
07/09/2009
It's already one of the safest places in Britain - and crime prevention agencies in Buckinghamshire are working hard to keep it that way.
04/09/2009
Over the next few weeks South Bucks residents and visitors will be able to recycle a range of materials while they are out and about in the District.
04/09/2009
Footballers in South Bucks have scored with improved equipment being provided for them at a popular local facility
01/09/2009
The planning applications for Pinewood are due to be considered by South Bucks District Council's Planning Committee at its meeting on 21st October.
15/06/2009
Young people from Burnham and Holtspur will be among the first to benefit from the South Bucks 2012 Games Action Plan as they take part in the Beyond Rowing project, a ten week programme designed to tackle anti-social behaviour by promoting the importance of healthy living and achievement both inside and outside sport.
Refuse, recycling and green waste collections will be carried out one day later this week.
Collections due on Friday 1st January will take place today, Monday 4th January.
School children across Buckinghamshire will soon be taking part in an exciting sticker-collecting scheme to encourage them to become more involved in their community.
Contact Information
For more information please contact Communications on.
Tel: 01895 837200
Email: Communications@southbucks.gov.uk