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The Housing Minister has ordered Buckinghamshire Council to speed up work on its new local plan.
In a letter to council leaders, Matthew Pennycook said the authority must publish a revised timetable by March, with a public consultation starting by July and submission of the plan by the end of 2026.
He warned delays could lead to more speculative development across the county.
Local Funeral Directors Stress No Ties to Hull Controversy
Legacy Funeral Services have expressed their shock and anger over recent events in Hull, stressing that they have no connection to the case.
Proposal to redraw the Conservation Area boundary in High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire Council is inviting everyone who lives, works, or has an interest in High Wycombe to share their views on proposals to change the boundary of the town’s designated Conservation Area, which was last reviewed in 2011.
Buckinghamshire Council sells Queen Victoria Road site
Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed the outcome of its competitive tender process for the Queen Victoria Road (QVR) site in High Wycombe, by selling to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Local Runner Takes on London Marathon for Youth Charity
A local runner and long-standing charity supporter, Simon Lacey, has announced he will take part in the London Marathon 2026 to raise funds for Youth Concern.
Giving local families the Best Start in Life
Buckinghamshire Council has confirmed that Elmhurst Family Centre in Aylesbury has been designated as the county's first Best Start Family Hub, marking a major milestone in the council's new 'Best Start in Life' Plan.
Bucks MP raises concerns on lack of East West Rail services
Buckingham and Bletchley Labour MP Callum Anderson highlighted the issue during Transport Questions in Parliament.
Bucks MPs welcome major funding boost for SEND school places
Labour's Callum Anderson, Emma Reynolds and Laura Kyrke-Smith welcomed the news this week that Buckinghamshire will receive a record £9.9 million to deliver more specialist places.
Aylesbury drivers face a disrupted Easter break with roadworks
Two major roads will close over this weekend until Sunday the 12th April, although an additional closure has been cancelled.
