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Climate change action
September 16, 2019
Successful carbon reduction projects across Buckinghamshire County Council’s services and infrastructure have resulted in an impressive 41% reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide produced in 2018/19 compared with the baseline set in 2009/10. This is a significantly better outcome than the 30% national voluntary reduction target set by the UK Government in its Clean […]
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£180,000 grants boost
September 10, 2019
District councillors in South Oxfordshire have £180,000 to help benefit local communities across the district. Each of the 36 district councillors in South Oxfordshire has a budget of £5,000 as part of the councillor grants scheme to help fund projects in their ward areas. The individual councillor grants scheme has recently opened and is available […]
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Lynx pair enter the Dragon
August 17, 2019
Green Dragon Eco Farm has showcased its latest additions to the Wildlife Zone – Carpathian Lynx (pictured) – which are the highlight of their summer holiday offer. The young lynx, named Toma and Codrin, are brothers that were born on 17 May 2018. They are quickly settling in to their new home in Hogshaw, Buckingham (near Quainton), at […]
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Tony Hart tribute
August 9, 2019
Folkstone artist Shane Record headed north to Stowe House this summer to paint a massive 8×4 ft picture of the spectacular south front in record time. Now an established artist for 15 years, Shane supports many charities by creating artworks to raise funds, and as a youngster he was inspired by the late, great TV […]
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Down to earth plan
July 28, 2019
The blueprint for the future of mineral prospecting and waste management in Buckinghamshire has been given the thumbs-up by county councillors. Buckinghamshire’s new Minerals and Waste Local Plan aims to ensure a steady and adequate supply of aggregates, and forecasts future waste management needs, taking account of growth set out in the district local plans. The […]
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Free day at Stowe
July 19, 2019
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the gardens and park at Stowe coming into the care of the National Trust. To celebrate, the charity will be opening its doors free of charge on July 26, from 10am – 5pm, for people to explore this monumental garden and enjoy the festivities. Working together, the National Trust, Stowe […]
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