We want to hear your views on our draft strategy to better support autistic people.
If you are a young person, or know a young person who would like to tell us their views on the strategy, see our young people’s survey at Youth Voice Bucks .
Around 1.1% of people in the UK aged 5 years and over is autistic. In Buckinghamshire this is about 5,400 children, young people and adults.
Autistic people in Buckinghamshire have told us that they want to:
live as...More
The People’s Choice Award: Celebrating outstanding design in Buckinghamshire
The Buckinghamshire Design Awards aim to showcase good quality design across the county and set expectations for the council’s Planning & Environment Service.
This year, a panel of judges reviewed more than 30 recently completed development projects, all of which have demonstrated significant contribution to the local environment.
Nominated...More
Buckinghamshire Council is working with your Local Councillors to improve the parking situation for residents in High Wycombe.
The aim of the informal consultation is to find out what parking issues the residents of High Wycombe are experiencing.
At this ‘informal consultation’ stage we are putting forward some questions to determine issues residents may be experiencing with parking. No decision has been made at this point.
We invite residents of High Wycombe to let...More
We would like to hear your views on our proposal to introduce traffic-calming on High Street in Edlesborough.
This public consultation is part of planning application number APP/J0405/W/21/3281241 which conditions the build-out as necessary to improve junction visibility between High Street and Good Intent.
The developers of land north of Good Intent, Edlesborough will fund and complete the construction. The work will consist of:
a build-out outside no. 26, High Street
...More
We want to hear your views on our draft Scrap Metal Licensing Policy for Buckinghamshire Council.
As the Licensing Authority, we regulate the collection, buying and selling of scrap metal.
All scrap metal dealers in Buckinghamshire must obtain a licence from us. There are 2 types, which last for 3 years:
a site licence is required for premises used for the purposes of buying and selling scrap metal and may include motor salvage operators ...More
We want to hear your views on a proposal to move Furze Down School sixth form to the short breaks day service building in Buckingham (also known as the Buckingham Opportunities Centre).
This proposal would allow:
Furze Down School to add 26 places for pupils aged 4 to 16 years old
the short breaks day service in Buckingham to continue providing adult services from a smaller area of the current building
Page updated on:
3 July 2023 to include...More
We want to hear what ageing well in Buckinghamshire means to you to help shape our Healthy Ageing Strategy.
Ageing well is about people of all ages living healthy, safe and fulfilling lifestyles.
It includes creating health-promoting places where people can, for as long as possible:
stay living in their homes
take part in activities they value
be a part of their communities
We are creating a Healthy Ageing Strategy for Buckinghamshire. This will set...More
We want to hear your views on two proposals for Juniper Hill School:
open a new Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Unit
close the current physical disability Additional Resource Provision (ARP)
Proposal to open a SEMH Unit at Juniper Hill School
We are proposing to open a Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Unit at Juniper Hill School. This would be a 12 place Unit for pupils with SEMH needs – detailed in their Educational Health Care Plan...More
We want to hear the views of local residents and organisations on further proposed modifications to the Hazlemere Neighbourhood Plan.
In December 2022, the Hazlemere Neighbourhood Plan (“the Plan”) was subject to an independent examination. The Examiner issued Buckinghamshire Council with a report on 22 March 2023 (PDF 0.29MB) , at the end of the examination.
The report recommended that the Hazlemere Neighbourhood Plan met the basic conditions – so long as some...More
We want to hear your views on our draft Charitable Collections Policy for Buckinghamshire Council.
As the Licensing Authority, we regulate:
house to house collections – collection of money or goods from someone's home for charity
street collections – collection of money or selling articles for charity in any street or public place (such as a shop doorway or car park)
There is no fee for a house to house collection licence or street collection permit but...More
We want to hear the views of local residents and organisations on the Neighbourhood Plan for Mursley.
In July 2017, the Parish of Mursley was designated a Neighbourhood Area by the former Aylesbury Vale District Council (now Buckinghamshire Council). This followed an application by Mursley Parish Council.
Mursley Parish Council has now completed a period of local community engagement on the Mursley Neighbourhood Plan and have submitted the final version to us.
The next...More
We want to hear your views on our draft visions and objectives to guide future development and transport in Buckinghamshire.
If you are a young person, or know a young person who would like to tell us their views on the plans, see our young people’s survey at Youth Voice Bucks .
You can view the visions and objectives by taking part in the survey (link at the end of the page).
We are creating two long-term plans for the future:
The Local Plan for...More
We want your nominations for the best examples of good design in Buckinghamshire from the last 4 years.
Buckinghamshire residents deserve great places to live and work as well as a healthy environment everyone can enjoy. Good design can help deliver this.
The Buckinghamshire Design Awards celebrate the best examples of good design in the county. They aim to raise the standards for future built development and land management in Buckinghamshire.
Any new development in...More
We want to hear your views on our draft Animal Licensing Policy for Buckinghamshire Council.
As the Licensing Authority, we have legal responsibilities for the licensing of several activities relating to the welfare of animals. This includes licensing:
operators of businesses:
breeding dogs
hiring out horses
keeping or training animals for exhibition
providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs
selling animals as pets...More
We are seeking your views on our proposal to close The Mary Towerton School at Studley Green, High Wycombe.
Notice is given in accordance with section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and The School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of schools) Regulations 2013 that Buckinghamshire Council intends to discontinue the following maintained community school with effect from 31 August 2023:
...More
We want to hear the views of local residents and organisations on the Neighbourhood Plan for Maids Moreton.
In June 2016, the Parish of Maids Moreton was designated a Neighbourhood Area by the former Aylesbury Vale District Council (now Buckinghamshire Council). This followed an application by Maids Moreton Parish Council.
Maids Moreton Parish Council has now completed a period of local community engagement on the Maids Moreton Neighbourhood Plan and have submitted the final...More
The Local Government Boundary Commission is undertaking further consultation on new boundaries for four council wards in the south-east of Buckinghamshire. These wards are:
Chalfont St Peter
Farnhams & Stoke Poges
Gerrards Cross & Denham
Iver
During consultation on the draft recommendations published on 2 August 2022, the Commission received 558 representations.
Most representations commented on the proposed...More
We are seeking your views on the future of The Mary Towerton Primary School at Studley Green, High Wycombe.
It is with deep regret that we, with the support of the Governing Board of The Mary Towerton Primary School, are seeking the views of parents and carers, staff and other stakeholders on the future of the school.
If a decision is taken to close the school, it is proposed that this will take effect on 31 August 2023.
Why is this being proposed?
The Mary...More
Buckinghamshire Council has decided to change some of the charges at the Council’s car parks as authorised by Section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The revised charges are due to come into force on 3 April 2023 and are as follows:
Existing
New
Amersham Multi Storey, Amersham
Up to 1 hour
£0.70...More
Buckinghamshire Council has decided to change some of the charges at the Council’s car parks as authorised by Section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The revised charges are due to come into force on 3 April 2023 and are as follows:
Amersham
Existing
Proposed
King George V Avenue
...More
We want your views on our proposal to increase fees for taxi and private hire licensing services.
Taxis and private hire vehicles provide a valuable transport service to residents and communities in Buckinghamshire.
Public safety is the council’s priority when making decisions on taxi and private hire licences. Fees and charges paid to the council for taxi and private hire licensing should cover the costs of this work.
Current licensing fees...More
We are seeking the public's views on whether they would support the introduction of double yellow lines (No waiting at any time restriction) to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
Bakers Orchard, Wooburn Green
Dedmere Road, Marlow
Gossmore Lane, Marlow
Henley Road Service Road, Marlow
Oakfield Road, Bourne End
...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support the introduction of double yellow line (No waiting at any time) and unrestrcted parking bays as detailed on the attached map to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
Restrictions
Road Names
Double yellow lines (No waiting at any time)
...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support or object to the principle of introducing additional parking restrictions as detailed on the attached map, to deal with inappropriate parking, improve road safety, accessibility and parking efficiency.
The review proposes to introduce:
Double Yellow Lines (No Waiting at Any Time).
No Loading Mon-Fri 8am-10am and 2pm-4pm (Kerb Blips).
School Zig-Zags (No Stopping...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support the introduction of a Restricted Parking Zone No Waiting At Any time on Greyhound Lane in Winslow to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
No decision has been made at this point.
We invite you to let us have your views on the proposed parking restrictions.
How to have your say
You can tell us your views in one of the following ways:
The online...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support the introduction of d ouble yellow lines (No waiting at any time), School Zig-Zags (No stopping Mon-Fri 8am-5pm on entrance markings) and No Loading Mon-Fri 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4pm to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
Arncott Way
· D ouble yellow lines (No Waiting at Any Time) ...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support the introduction of double yellow line (No waiting at any time) restrictions at the junctions of Ashley Drive and The Lawns and Ashley Drive and New Road to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
No decision has been made at this point.
We invite you to let us have your views on the proposed parking restrictions.
How to have your say
You can tell us your...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support the extension of the double yellow line (No waiting at any time) restriction on The Common as detailed on the location map to deal with inappropriate parking and improve road safety, accessibility.
No decision has been made at this point.
We invite the public to let us have your views on the proposed parking restrictions.
How to have your say
You can tell us your views in one of the...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support or object to the principle of introducing restrictions as detailed on the attached map, to deal with inappropriate parking, improve road safety, accessibility and parking efficiency.
The review proposes to introduce:
D ouble yellow lines (No Waiting at Any Time).
Church Road .
...More
We are seeking the publics views on whether they would support or object to the principle of introducing restrictions including a permit parking area as detailed on the attached map, to deal with inappropriate parking, improve road safety, accessibility and parking efficiency.
The review proposes to introduce:
Disabled Badge Holders Only
Double yellow lines (No waiting at any time)
Permit Parking Area Mon-Fri
Limited...More