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Historic bridge repairs
January 8, 2020
The 200-year-old Ivinghoe Bridge, near Cheddington, is to be repaired and strengthened following a structural review. The work, originally planned for January, has been rescheduled to start in the autumn following an ecological survey that identified possible bat nesting sites. Further bat activity surveys will now have to be carried out during the breeding cycle […]
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Night-time roadworks
September 30, 2019
Works to install a new-four way traffic signal junction on the vehicle-choked A41 in Aylesbury are nearing completion. As part of the final phase of the works, the section of the A41 between the junction of Aston Clinton Road and Broughton Lane and the A41/Aylesbury Road roundabout will be closed on weeknights between 8pm and […]
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County unites against HS2
April 29, 2019
Buckinghamshire County Council is to urge the Government to halt HS2 works in the county after councillors unanimously backed a motion to call for a stop to the project. An impassioned debate at last week’s county council meeting (Thursday, April 25) saw councillors from all parties speak in favour of the motion which was put forward by county […]
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HS2: ‘No’ to barriers
February 28, 2019
Wendover residents have sent a resounding message to HS2 Ltd that they would like their bypass to get a ‘very low noise’ surface, rather than noise barriers. Their preferences came in response to a five-week consultation run by Buckinghamshire County Council on four options to protect the town from the sound of HS2 railway construction traffic […]
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Architect’s new role
January 10, 2019
Landscape architect Dominic Cole has become the latest patron of Turn End Trust. The Haddenham-based trust was set up to promote the integration of building and garden design; enable public access to Turn End house and garden and other examples of post-war housing design; and to conserve and maintain Turn End, its gardens and associated […]
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Design award winners
December 1, 2018
Outstanding building and structural projects across the region have been recognised at the 25th annual Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Awards. The ceremony, held on November 29 at the council’s Gateway Conference Centre, was supported by Durkan UK and brought together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Nine projects were shortlisted from […]
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