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‘Put brake on HS2’
April 25, 2019
Councils across Buckinghamshire are piling pressure on the Government to stop all current HS2 preparation work until the detailed design has been properly approved and full cost of the scheme made clear. As part of the collective action, Aylesbury Vale and Chiltern District Councils have already debated and agreed a special motion at their full council meetings last week, calling on the Government […]
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Recycling centres blow
March 8, 2019
The first of April will see the first major change to Buckinghamshire’s household recycling centres for a generation. The county council’s Cabinet made the decision in January to bring in the following changes to safeguard the future of the service against a backdrop of continually reduced funding and the need to protect other critical council […]
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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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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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Ancient wall restored
October 1, 2018
One of the oldest and most historic structures in Aylesbury is being restored to its former glory as part of works being carried out by Buckinghamshire County Council to improve public space in the town centre. This is part of the collaboration with Aylesbury Vale District Council to redevelop the whole Waterside North area. Dating back to 1740, the old Gaol Wall, between […]
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