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Council launches new Growth Fund to boost the county's economy
Buckinghamshire Council has launched the Buckinghamshire Growth Fund and is now inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local organisations with ambitious, investment‑ready projects that can help grow the county's economy. EOIs are open until 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.
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'Insane' plans to build thousands of homes in Buckinghamshire village draws criticism
Concerns have been raised with the transformation a village in Buckinghamshire would undergo if the current draft of the authority’s plan goes ahead.
Support for Buckinghamshire households that use heating oil
Buckinghamshire Council has responded to the Government’s recent announcement of financial support for low-income households who use heating oil, with council leader Steven Broadbent calling for further clarity on how the scheme will operate locally.
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Meet the Buckinghamshire mum and daughter working in the same police force
A Buckinghamshire mum and daughter who work in the same police force have been celebrated to coincide with Mother’s Day.
Ward councillor announces party switch
A councillor on Buckinghamshire Council has switched political allegiance, moving from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives.
Aylesbury Vale councillor defects to Conservatives after 'impressive' budget plan
A Liberal Democrat councillor has crossed the floor to join the Conservatives on Buckinghamshire Council.
Lead Environmental Regulator for East West Rail
The UK government has unveiled a major package of reforms designed to speed up the delivery of new homes, transport infrastructure, such as the East West Rail and clean energy projects, backed by a £100 million investment to modernise the planning system.
Aylesbury teacher reaches 20-year milestone introducing students to French
A teacher in Aylesbury has celebrated reaching a 20-year professional anniversary.
Missing teenage boy from Aylesbury found after social media appeal
A missing teenage boy from Aylesbury has been found after a social media appeal, Thames Valley Police confirmed.
Consultation underway on proposal to open cognition and learning unit at school in Buckingham
A consultation is underway on a proposal to open a cognition and learning unit at The Buckingham School.
Travellers accused of holding villagers to £600k 'ransom' in Aylesbury Vale camp dispute
Travellers are being accused of "holding a village to ransom" after they bought a plot of land and set up an unauthorised camp - and then offered to leave for £600,000.
Aylesbury play area transformed after £150k investment
Bucks Council has opened a play area in Aylesbury after a £150k renovation project.
Buckinghamshire Trust named one of the best places for satisfaction in NHS Staff Survey results
Buckinghamshire’s NHS Trust has released the positive feedback it received in the latest official staff survey.
Environment Agency appoints regulator to address East West Rail delays including Aylesbury Vale issues
The Environment Agency has this week appointed a regulator to speed up the East West Rail project – but there is still no news on when Winslow station might open.
Three arrests made as girl, 15, dies after three-vehicle collision on A355 in Buckinghamshire
A girl has died as a result of injuries suffered in a collision which took place on a Buckinghamshire A-road.
Bucks MP criticises Fire Authority's future plans for cutbacks in Parliament
Midbucks Tory MP Greg Smith's comments follow proposals which would see two Bucks fire stations close alongside the additional removal of six local on-call fire engines.
Consultation set to close on cancer centre serving patients in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Hertfordshire residents have just over two weeks to have their say on the proposed move of Mount Vernon Cancer Services to a new purpose-built site next to Watford Hospital.
Adding extra A&E department in Wycombe would 'destabilise' other NHS units ICB says
Reopening an accident and emergency department in High Wycombe could “destabilise other units” and “see too few patients to operate safely”, according to the area’s NHS commissioning body.
The Chilterns Neuro Centre raises £23,000 using creativity
The charity are celebrating the success of their 21st 'Pop-Up Art Weekend'.
Win a VIP Experience and Easter Adventure at Woburn Safari Park
We have teamed up with Woburn Safari Park to offer readers the chance to win an unforgettable safari adventure, including a VIP Safari Off Road Adventure for a family of four, including an overnight stay at nearby The Woburn hotel – and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is simpl...