Local News from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Buckinghamshire Council has responded to the Government’s recent announcement of financial support for low-income households who use heating oil, with council leader Steven Broadbent calling for further clarity on how the scheme will operate locally.

A councillor on Buckinghamshire Council has switched political allegiance, moving from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives.

​​​​​​​The UK government has unveiled a major package of reforms designed to speed up the delivery of new homes, transport infrastructure, such as the East West Rail and clean energy projects, backed by a £100 million investment to modernise the planning system.