They're asking local people to share their experience in an online survey of why almost a third of the food we buy never makes it to a plate, with the results being used to plan projects and positive campaigns which help local people reduce food waste.
For the average family, wasted food costs £720 a year, at a time when the cost of living is increasing at a rate not seen for many years.
That’s why Buckinghamshire Council want to address the problem at a local level. To better do this, the Council’s waste team wants to find out more about the day-to-day reasons why food goes to waste, and they want to hear from you.
Peter Strachan, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment said:
“Bucks residents are very good at recycling their food waste via their kerbside food waste caddy. However, most of us are recycling a lot of food that could have been eaten and enjoyed. To help the Council understand how and why this happens, we’d like people to answer a few questions about their day-to-day experience of buying and using food. This will help us find ways to support residents in reducing their food waste and realising the significant cost savings this can bring."
The Aylesbury Arm has been closed to navigation since mid-June due to low water levels, and now a Canal & River Trust spokesperson has confirmed to Bucks Radio, “Water is now being restored to this pound after an issue caused by interference with lock apparatus."
Buckinghamshire residents, businesses and interested groups are being asked for their views on the council's approach to future development in the county, in light of a significant increase in the number of new homes central government says must be built here.
Last Wednesday, at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, ten charitable organisations received a share of £120,000 in cash grants to help further support their vital work and community services.
Following today's announcement (9/9) that they will close 3 day centres, Buckinghamshire Council have announced a new and improved model for how it provides day care and overnight respite services for adults with disabilities and complex needs.