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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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‘Brake on new homes’
March 3, 2019
A council has proposed a reduction in the number of new homes to be built in Aylesbury Vale, in the latest step towards a final approved Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan – the blueprint that will shape development until 2033. Aylesbury Vale District Council has responded to the Local Plan independent planning inspector’s interim findings and his latest […]
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Danger site action
August 31, 2018
Prompt action has protected people from an unstable building which was at risk of disrupting bank holiday activities for thousands in Aylesbury town centre. On Friday (24th August) Aylesbury Vale District Council planning staff and structural experts for the second time visited 112 High Street, where demolition work was taking place on a structure in […]
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Crackdown on dumpers
August 26, 2018
Take action now and scrap the scourge of fly tipping for good – that’s the tough message from the Bucks Waste Partnership. It is launching a new S.C.R.A.P campaign to rid the county of dumpers who think nothing of ruining Buckinghamshire’s beautiful countryside. The message behind the campaign is that if it’s your rubbish, it’s your responsibility to dispose of it properly and legally. […]
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Rail link reaction
June 27, 2018
Plans to build a western railway link to Heathrow Airport have been given a guarded welcome by Buckinghamshire County Council. The spur would not only support businesses in the county, but also provide local people living west of the junction with improved rail access to the airport, says Bill Chapple OBE, Cabinet Member for Planning […]
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£9.5m building boost
February 3, 2018
Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) has been awarded £9.5 million to provide new local infrastructure for building in Aylesbury, as the government confirms £866 million worth of investment in local housing projects across the country. The award, announced by the Housing Minister Sajid Javid and Chancellor Philip Hammond, is one of 133 council-led projects across the […]
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