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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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Low carbon grants
February 20, 2019
Through the Low Carbon Workspaces £1,000 Energy Cashback campaign, grants of £1,000 are available to 50 small and medium-sized businesses spending more than £2,000 on energy saving initiatives in February and March. It is first-come, first-served with an application deadline of March 31. The £1,000 grants can be claimed towards LED lighting, heating and cooling upgrades, […]
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Design awards launch
June 29, 2018
Public nominations are now open for the annual Aylesbury Vale District Council Design Awards, which brings together designers, architects, builders and contractors to showcase their excellence. Now in its 25th year, the AVDC Design Awards are designed to celebrate projects across the Vale which make an outstanding contribution to the design quality of the built environment […]
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Santa dress-up challenge for Kerry Katona’s big Christmas lights switch-on in Thame
November 25, 2014
TV personality and former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona will be turning on the Christmas lights at Thame’s Santa Convention on Friday December 5th. Recently wed Kerry has been spotted in Thame on numerous occasions since her move to the area and she will be flipping the switch at about 7pm with the help of the winner of […]
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Best pub loos in the UK, Broad Leys speaking!
November 1, 2014
A Buckinghamshire pub has won national acclaim for the quality of its toilets. The Broad Leys, in Aylesbury, has taken the title of Best Pub Loos at the Great British Pub Awards 2014. The awards are organised by pub industry magazine, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser. The winners received their award from Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham […]
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