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Designs on excellence
December 9, 2019
Outstanding building and structural projects across the region have been recognised at the 26th annual Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Awards. The ceremony at the council’s Gateway Conference Centre brought together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Seven projects were shortlisted from the nominated schemes before being judged by an expert panel against […]
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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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‘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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Jackie’s garden tips
March 13, 2018
IF you’re looking for hints and tips on how to prepare your garden for the forthcoming growing season, join Jackie Hunt (pictured), Turn End’s gardener on Saturday 24th March (11am-12.15pm) for her seasonal walk and talk on Getting the Garden Ready. https://www.turnend.org.uk/new-events/2018/3/24/getting-the-garden-ready Journeying through the series of ‘garden rooms’, Jackie will explain spring jobs to […]
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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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‘Green gym’ plan bears fruit
March 29, 2017
A new initiative called a ‘green gym’ starts next week, run by AVDC’s Active Vale programme, linked up with Wendover mental health charity, Lindengate. The green gym afternoons are all about encouraging women to get out in the fresh air and enjoy a wide range of activities with a focus on mental health as well as […]
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