NEWS IN FULL

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions

UK consumers are achieving 22 per cent faster broadband speeds at home than they were 12 months ago, new Ofcom research reveals.

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/2012/02/jump-in-uk-broadband-speeds/?utm_source=DirectgovTwitter&utm_medium=Tweet&utm_campaign=bbspeedfeb

or the short link

http://t.co/Qdf8DWjy

Water regulator Ofwat publishes details of estimated rises in water & sewerage charges by region in Eng. & Wales

http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressnotices2008/prs_pn0112bills

This website provides you with helpful information about crime and policing in your area.

And from May, maps will show action taken after a crime has occurred.

www.police.uk

Neighbour disputes and nuisances

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/WhereYouLive/NoiseNuisanceAndLitter/index.htm

See what's planned for June 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Features/DG_WP200687

If you have an emergency situation; crime in progress, car accident with injured parties etc please ring 999, otherwise, call 101

As its Olympic Year we thought this year’s Festival should reflect this great event in some way. So we have chosen "Olympic Nations" as our theme for the street parade and arena events.

The Festival commences at 1.30pm on Saturday 7th July with a street parade from the town centre to the King George V Recreational Ground where a number of arena events, side attractions and stalls provide an afternoon of entertainment and fun. We are planning to hold some alternative sport events that everyone can join and maybe win your own gold medal!

The day concludes with an evening musical performance with bar and food available.
Sunday 8th July sees the 10km run an event which continues to become better each year.

During the week many local organisations and businesses will open their doors to host musical concerts, exhibitions, lectures and tours.

The Festival week culminates over the weekend of 14th/15th July with a Street Fayre on Saturday 14th in the Market Square from 2- 5pm with an array of stalls, rides, music and entertainment for all ages. The final event on the 15th July is the children’s chocolate hunt at Whiteleaf Cross.

Stalls are available for both the 7th and 14th July, for more information please contact Anne Phillips on dphillips371@tiscali.co.uk

Anyone who would like to participate or even lend on hand would be welcomed.
For more details please contact the Festival Chairman Richard Stevenson on richlin7@hotmail.com
 

Seen a dog that's dangerously out of control in England? Use Directgov to report it to your local dog warden.

http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/index.jsp?LGSL=432&LGIL=8&ServiceName=Find%20out%20about%20the%20dog%20warden%20service

or the short link:

http://t.co/gFmjOLG4
 

Check the radon map and see what you can do about it

http://www.ukradon.org/

LIVE internet broadcasts showing meetings at Buckinghamshire County Council have begun.

The first webcast featured The Budget Scrutiny Challenge Group on Monday.

Meetings are recorded and can be viewed afterwards as well.

To view the Meetings or the recordings please visit:
http://www.buckscc.public-i.tv/core/portal/home

At the time of writing a poll on the Bucks Free Press website showed that 67% of readers would watch the meetings.

http://t.co/tSIyhaXr

NHS PIP breast implants to be removed for free.

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/01January/Pages/government-review-advises-on-french-pip-breast-implants.aspx

or the short link:

http://t.co/lfwriwZp

On Friday 27th January at 7.30 pm at St Mary's Church, Princes Risborough. It will be an evening of music and songs sitting on comfortable seats in the newly refurbished church. For further information please phone 01844 344734 or 01844 344829. All proceeds will be donated to St Mary's Church.

The Government has decided to proceed with the development and delivery of a new national high speed rail network to provide the capacity that Britain needs to compete and grow.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/statements/greening-20120110

http://www.dft.gov.uk/topics/high-speed-rail/

At the community centre, Statton Road
7.30pm Thursday 12th January

The Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons will be in attendance.

Please come along and show your support.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Timeoffandholidays/DG_073741

The current scams involve telephone calls from people pretending to be from the OFT (Office of Fair Trading) offering a refund on bank charges and emails pretending to be from the HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) offering a tax rebate.

DO NOT GET CAUGHT

http://www.oft.gov.uk/consumer-advice/

Please don't leave it to someone else.

If you’re generally healthy and aged between 17 and 65, do something amazing.... Give blood.

http://www.blood.co.uk/

Do you have a question or view on:
Care for older people?
Reducing crime?
Services for those who are vulnerable?
Improving roads and footpaths?
Support services for children?
If so, come along to the Council’s scrutiny committees and have your say directly to County Councillors at the Public Platform slot at the meetings.
We welcome questions or views on any service delivered by Buckinghamshire County Council or the NHS in Buckinghamshire.
Complete an online form to submit your question or views and find out more information on our website:
www.bucks.gov.uk/scrutiny
Alternatively, call us on 01296 383604 or email us at
scrutiny@buckscc.gov.uk
Follow us on twitter at scrutinybucks

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/38289.aspx

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200712

http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2011/12/30/new-rules-will-make-it-easier-to-travel-with-pets/

Become a digital champion!

http://champions.go-on.co.uk/ways-to-be-a-digital-champion/inspire

Transport for Buckinghamshire Launch Service Information Centre Version Two.

It should be easier to get around the county in your car following the
launch of version two of Transport for Buckinghamshire's award winning
Service Information Centre.

Changes have been made to the site that give it a more user friendly feel,
as well as showing CCTV images of roads in the area and live car park data
for Aylesbury and Wycombe so that drivers can find available spaces.

Peter Hardy, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Planning and
Transport said, "These improvements create an enhanced experience for our
residents in Buckinghamshire. I am pleased that ongoing developments mean
that visitors to the site will benefit from all the new features that we
have added."

A single map now shows all works within Buckinghamshire and a map has also
been added showing disruption and congestion with live, real time
information. The new fresh look encourages users to share and discuss pages
using social media and via email and there are still more developments in
the pipeline.

To see the new site, visit www.buckscc.gov.uk/transport.

You should only call this number if you have questions about your tax credits.

The exact cost of calling this number can be checked by calling your telephone service provider.

If you have hearing or speech impairments, the new textphone number is 0345 300 3909.

You will still also be able to use the old numbers (with the 0845 code), for about the next 18 months.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200423

Suzy Lamplugh Trust was founded in 1986 following the disappearance
of the young estate agent. The aim of the Trust is to raise awareness of the importance of personal safety and to help people to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.

They have created a special christmas safety list at http://www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety/personal-safety-tips/safety-over-the-festive-season/

and their website is full of useful and practical advice on personal safety for people from all walks of life.

www.suzylamplugh.org

http://think.direct.gov.uk/video-drink-driving.html

you can choose to alert 4 people you are on your way home

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/22-nov11-am-i-safe-free-phone-app-allows-you-to-check-your-cab-is-licensed.aspx

Almost £1 billion will be spent over the next three years to provide unemployed young people with extra help as part of a new 'Youth Contract'.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_200235

http://www.london2012.com/games/ceremonies/get-involved/casting-information.php

We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Wilkes (who is appearing as Dick Whittington at Aylesbury Waterside) will sing for us and entertain the kids. This is preceded by traditional Christmas carols by church and school choirs and of course a visit from Santa who will have a few sweets to give out we hear.

Santa with his grotto and reindeer will be in the town on Saturday 3rd along with a Childrens Market; all this takes place in the George and Dragon car park.

Santa and his grotto returns again on Saturday 10th, this time supported by a Food and Craft market again in the George and Dragon car park.

Something a bit different for Saturday 17th , ever fancied yourself as a great chef ?Then why not enter our mince pie competion kindly hosted by Anton Hazelle and win a range of cooking equipment kindly donated by Mary Shuttle.

Or enter our competition ‘Find the Playing Card’ the cards will be hiding in most shops in the town. Obtain an entry form from the Information Centre to list the shops and cards, and ask the retailer to sign to say you have visited them.

Please support as many of these events as possible and have a great Christmas.

Friday 2nd December (Market Square)
3pm Street closure (Duke St, High St, Church St (in part)
5.30pm – 7.00pm Church choirs and School Choirs
7.00pm – Arrival of Father Christmas
7.15pm – Light switch on by Jonathan Wilkes

Saturday 3rd December (George and Dragon) from 10am
Children Market, Santa’s Grotto and his reindeer

Saturday 10th December (George and Dragon) from 10am
Food and Craft Market plus Santa’s Grotto

Saturday 17th December
Mince pie competition results (Anton Hazelle)
Find the playing card competition prize draw

Mince pie competition
Open to all just bake two individual mince pies and you might win a range of cookery equipment. Collect your entry form from Anton Hazelle and purchase large free range eggs at a special competition price of £1 per ½ dozen. Take your mince pies to Anton’s on Friday 16th December, results will be announced on 17th. Two categories under 18’s and adults so put your apron on and get baking.

Find the playing card competition – can you find them all?
Most town retailers will place a playing card somewhere in their shop. All you have to do is visit as many as possible and discover which card is displayed and ask the retailer to sign to say you have visited them. Start visiting from Friday 2nd December. All entries will be entered into a prize draw, with winners contacted on Saturday 17th December. 

Please come along and support these wonderful festive events that have been organised by the Town Festival Committee and Market Group! 

Saturday 10th, 17th and 24th the council car parks near Horns Lane and the Mount will be free to use.  Courtesy of your local councils working together.

Please come along and support this worth-while event. 
4pm at the Tree of Light (bottom of Duke Street).  Supporting local charities.

There is a wealth of information available online on the Wycombe District Council's My Wycombe service.

You can enter your own (or another) address and see information and links to district, county councillors and MPs, next bin collection dates, council tax band and charge, nearest parks, play areas and other community facilities, health and sheltered housing, planning applications and history, and planning policies and constraints.

You can also subscribe to email alerts for new and determined planning applications in your chosen area.

Try the My Wycombe website

Have you seen any suspicious activity, anti-social behaviour or criminal activity whilst out and about in this area?

If you’re out walking your dog, jogging, or just enjoying the countryside you could support the work of the police by reporting anything suspicious that you feel we should be aware of.

We are only as good as the information we receive and you could help us keep Wycombe District safe for those who live, work and visit the area.

You are reminded not to approach anyone who you suspect of committing a crime, or put yourself in any danger in anyway.

Instead, if you witness anything, please note details such as descriptions, locations or vehicle details.

Wycombe District is a safe place to be and we want to ensure it stays this way but need you to help us to do this.

If you see any suspicious activity in the area, contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
 

This document describes the main measures of the Localism Act under four headings:

new freedoms and flexibilities for local government

new rights and powers for communities and individuals

reform to make the planning system more democratic and more effective

reform to ensure that decisions about housing are taken locally

The document Decentralisation and the Localism Act: an essential guide also gives further background. It explains how the principles that underpin the Localism Act also inform other government policies.

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/localgovernment/localismplainenglishupdate

You can read the Act and its explanatory notes in full, on the parliament website at:

http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2010-11/localism/documents.html
 

http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/downloadFile?contentID=HMCE_PROD1_031736

An ambitious new strategy to tackle the housing shortage, boost the economy, create jobs and give people the opportunity to get on the housing ladder was announced today (21 November 2011) by the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister.

http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/2033724

An era of Whitehall control has ended with a historic shift in power back to local people, as the Localism Bill becomes law.

The Localism Act will trigger the biggest transfer of power in a generation, releasing councils and communities from the grip of central government.

The flagship legislation, which late yesterday afternoon received Royal Assent, puts a raft of new rights and powers at the disposal of local people to take charge of their future, delivering on more than 30 coalition agreement commitments.

http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsroom/2030130

or the short link

http://t.co/reaH0ogr

In heavy snow, our home carers can’t always reach vulnerable
people. Can you help?

• Can you help clear snow from a driveway or path when our home carers can’t reach someone?

• Or do you have a 4x4 vehicle and can help drive our home carers where they are needed?

If you can help, please let us know.

Please tell us your name, town/village and contact details and if you can help with simple snow clearance or whether you have a 4x4.

Email locality-services@buckscc.gov.uk
or telephone 01296 383409

Worried about clearing snow?
Don’t be.
The Government has produced advice on how to clear snow safely. The most important thing to remember is you won’t be in trouble for clearing snow sensibly (eg use salt and sand to melt snow, rather than hot water which will turn to ice).

Go to: www.direct.gov.uk and learn about the ‘snow code’

Would you know if your child was in a gang?

Learn to spot the signs and find out how to keep them safe

http://bit.ly/ParentsAndGangs

Find out what you're allowed to do to protect yourself.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Chief Constables have produced a summary of what people can do when faced with an intruder and the support offered by the law when householders defend themselves. The following is taken from that statement.

http://bit.ly/home-defence

The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of democracy, and it has a long, distinguished history in the UK. Here’s some basic information about protests, as well as a few other ways in which you can make your voice heard.

http://bit.ly/protest-rights

Local residents and Wycombe Sports Centre users are invited to an exhibition between Monday 31 October and Friday 18 November, to find out more about Wycombe District Council's latest proposal to redevelop the Wycombe Sports Centre site and build a new leisure centre.

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/26oct11-local-residents-invited-to-find-out-more-about-redevelopment-proposals-in-high-wycombe.aspx

or the short link

http://bit.ly/ulAqPX

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton on Sunday 30 October - 1 to 4.30 pm
Steaming Day, Witches and Wizards, and Children's Fancy Dress
£6.00; children: 5 - 16 - £3.00; under 5s - free
Normal admission terms apply.

Bicester Village and Garden Centre on Saturday 12 November - 1.30 to 5.30 pm
£7.00; seniors and children (5 - 16): £3.50; under 5s free

World's End Garden Centre at Wendover on Saturday 26 November - 1 to 4.30 pm
£3.00; children: 5 - 16 - £1.50; under 5s - free

World's End Garden Centre at Wendover on Saturday 10 December - 1 to 4.30 pm
£3.00; children: 5 - 16 - £1.50; under 5s - free

Waddesdon Manor on Sunday 11 December 12.00 to 4.00 pm
House and Gardens, Christmas Food and Gardens and Carols
£6.00; children: 5 - 16 - £3.00; under 5s - free.
Normal admission terms apply.

Our unique DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE will be available for all outings.
For information and bookings, please call 07941 963097.
 

Save the date for the Risborough RFC vs Risborough Rangers charity rowing event in Risborough Market Square on the 30th October.
On 30/10 at 11am RRFC have a charity rowing challenge against Risborough Rangers. It will be held in the Market Square with any rower being allowed a maximum of 15 mins at any one session.

The chosen charity is Help for Heroes and the aim is to challenge the opposition to see who can row the most miles by 3pm. People can sponsor a player, a team, the total miles etc and each rower will subscribe £1.50 for their session

H4H are bringing their stand and material and Risborough Springs gym have loaned us the rowing machines. Strike command will send people to join in and row for one side or the other. Anyone interested in rowing please contact Terry Dillon on 07725563006 or email on terry.dillon@risborough-rfc.com

With posters up at Whiteleaf Cross, Springs Gym, 3 local town businneses, Officers Mess, Sergeants Mess and Stike command base this is sure to be a great event and hopefully will raise a good amount for such an excellent charity.
 

With the clocks going back on 30 October everyone gets an extra hour. How you spend it is up to you, but that one hour could make a real difference to someone’s life. Why not spend it helping someone get online?

http://bit.ly/Give-an-hour

Is Britain beset by binge boozers? Will wine help you lose weight? Could six cans of lager help you live longer? The media pose questions like these on an almost daily basis, often using and abusing the findings of medical research to back up their headlines.

In this special report, Behind the Headlines analyses the media's relationship with research on alcohol, the science behind it, and what all this means for us when we consider raising a glass.

What's your poison: A sober analysis of alcohol and health in the media (PDF, 3Mb) is a must-read for anyone who wants the facts on whether the headlines are true.

Firework safety and the law

Fireworks often play a big part in celebrations – like Bonfire Night, Diwali and Chinese New Year. However, fireworks are explosives and burn at high temperatures, so they need careful handling and storage. Find out about firework safety and the law about their use.

http://bit.ly/firework_safety

Transport for Buckinghamshire are holding workshops across the county this
November to help prepare motorists for the challenge of winter driving.

Last year over 200 people attended either an evening workshop or a winter
driving event hosted by their employer.

Each workshop starts with a winter driving presentation on how to drive
safely in challenging conditions. The garage technicians will then take
attendees through the most common faults and basic vehicle maintenance
checks.

Peter Hardy, Buckinghamshire County Council Cabinet Member for Planning and
Transport, said "We have experienced some severe weather over the last
couple of winters so these workshops could be beneficial to those who are
not experienced at driving in these conditions."

Whether you're an experienced motorist, older driver or have just passed
your driving test, a winter driving workshop will help you understand how to
conduct basic vehicle checks to reduce the possibility of the vehicle
breaking down.

"I spoke to employees who went to the Winter Driving Workshop and all have
said how valuable it was. The comments included that much of it was down to
common sense and they would think more about their driving and vehicle
safety." Peter Gannaway, Health and Safety Manager Paradigm Housing Group.

"I went on the course with a limited knowledge of the effects the winter can
have on my vehicle, but two hours later I was up to speed. It's not rocket
science, but what you do learn is common sense that could keep your car on
the road in the cold and should make you a safer driver. I've still got my
sleeping bag in the boot, I've never used it, but it's great to know it's
there!!" Andy Holmes, Buckinghamshire County Council.

The evening workshops start at 7 pm and are held on the following dates:

STS Tyres Aylesbury on 8th November 2011

STS Tyres High Wycombe on 15th November 2011

Buckingham Ford on 17th November 2011

STS Tyres Chesham on 22nd November 2011 

To find out more about winter driving and to book a place on a workshop,
visit our web site
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/transport/winter_driving_workshops.page

Alternatively if you would like to host a workplace workshop please
telephone 01296 382450 or email roadsafety@buckscc.gov.uk

There is a new easy way for you to tell Ofsted how you think your child's school is performing.

Ofsted has launched Parent View, a 12-question online survey that lets you give your views on your child's school at any time.

http://bit.ly/ParentView

Share this with friends and loved ones to remind them.

Time to Test

http://bit.ly/firekillsclock

http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/jobs/

http://talesoftheroad.direct.gov.uk/

or the short link

http://bit.ly/TalesOfTheRoad

DELECTA DNA is a forensic crime reduction system that links criminals to crime scenes and provides an unbreakable chain of evidence in a court of law.

Furthermore, it enables stolen goods to be returned to their rightful owners.

Each batch of Selecta DNA contains a non-toxic liquid with a unique DNA code. This solution can only be seen under UV light - the police have UV arc-lamps in each of their local Custody Suites.

By displaying warning labels, window stickers, and other signage, it deters criminals, as they know the DNA will link them to the crimes they commit.

As well as the DNA identifier, each bottle of the solution contains about 1,000 microdots and each microdot shows the manufacturer's secure database phone number and the unique code of the owner. This gives the police the ability to positively ID a recovered item on the spot.

These kits are ideal for such items as:
- Computers, IT equipment, and other electrical equipment.
- Jewellery
- Antiques and paintings
- Leisure equipment such as golf clubs, bicycles, motorcycles etc.
- Tools

The kits that are able to mark about 50 items can be obtained from WDNHWA at a cost of £23.00 and this includes the database registration cost with the manufacturer. Also included are warning signs and tamper-proof warning labels.

Please confirm your interest in the first place with Gemma Brooks at Wycombe District Council's Community Safety Department as follows:

- ph 01494.421117
- email : Gemma.Brooks@wycombe.gov.uk

Alternatively, talk dir ectly to WDNHWA at the Crime Prevention Event on Saturday, 22nd October, from 9.00AM until 2.00PM in The Chilterns Shopping Centre, High Wycombe. The kits will be available to purchase there.

If you are a stallholder interested in joining the market please contact: info@risboroughmarkets.co.uk.
 

Friday 14th October at 7:30pm in the Princes Risborough Baptist Top Hall.

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND 

We want to hear from you on your priorities for council spending over the coming year. The consultation is live until 13 November 2011.

Your money - your choice

www.buckscc.gov.uk/budget

Child maintenance is financial support towards a child's everyday living costs.

Separated parents can arrange child maintenance between themselves by making a family-based arrangement.

They can also ask the CSA or courts to get involved.

Find out about child maintenance and how to make an arrangement that works for you.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/ChildMaintenance/Arrangingchildmaintenance/DG_199174

Adoption is where a child legally becomes a member of a new family and has one or two new parents.

If you are at least 21 years old and can provide a permanent, stable and caring home, your application to adopt will be welcomed.

There is no upper age limit.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Adoptionfosteringandchildrenincare/AdoptionAndFostering/DG_4019657

or the short link

http://bit.ly/ukadoption

It’s pretty amazing how Facebook can suggest friends for you based on the most ephemeral of connections. Or how about when you log in and see ads for services you were just searching for on Google? Or what about when Facebook synced all of your cell phone contacts to the site without you realizing you’d allowed it? What about the new API that allows apps to post items on your timeline without you even doing anything. Not to mention the frequent design changes that put your privacy settings under different menus and submenus.

Read the article/solution and comment at www.mh-p.info

Based on information supplied by www.securitymanagement.com

Since Bucks County County announced last year that they intended to close the Day Centre’s in Princes Risborough the Town Council (along with other sections of the community) has fought to prevent their closure.

In October last year the Town Council put a proposal to BCC that they should allow the facility to be run by a Social Enterprise, consisting of representatives from the Town Council, Risborough Cares Charity, Risborough Area Community Action (soon to become Risborough Area Partnership) and the local Churches. A "letter of intent" was duly submitted by the Town Council and Risborough Cares Charity.

After a long wait, we are pleased that BCC have now given us the go-ahead to form the Social Enterprise and will sell the buildings to it for £250,000.00 (rather than hand them over as a straightforward asset transfer at £1) with the money to be raised within two years.

The newly formed Social Enterprise will have to work hard to raise this amount, but nothing is impossible! The main thing is that this wonderful facility will be able to continue providing essential care to those who need it.

Further announcements will follow, but for the meantime, this is great news!
 

After almost 2 years of attempts to retain the Memorial Hall for use as a community facility, including offers to purchase the building by both the Town Council and the local Branch of the Royal British Legion, a petition of 1,500 signatures, support from our MP John Bercow and widespread local/national publicity, unfortunately RBL headquarters have sold the property to a religious group for their own purposes. There is a last-ditch legal challenge against the decision, but sadly it looks as though the Community has lost this magnificent facility.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid.

Find out what the current rates are and where to get help if you think you are being paid below the minimum wage rate.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/DG_10027201

or the short link

http://bit.ly/nmw-rates

When you buy something the law gives you certain rights that protect you if it’s faulty. You may also have extra rights depending on where you buy the item and how you pay for it. Find out what your rights are and who can help if things go wrong.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Consumerrights/index.htm

To celebrate Walk4Life Day a national database of walks has been published:

http://www.walk4life.info/

Fostering enables a child or young person needing care to be looked after in a safe family environment while they are unable to live at home with their own family.

Fostering can be extremely rewarding. You do not need to have any formal qualifications but it does require skill, commitment, patience and a sense of humour as it can also be quite challenging.

Carers who can provide a nurturing and supportive environment are needed from a wide range of backgrounds and life experience. We welcome applications from men and women, regardless of age, marital status, race, religion, disability or sexuality.

Foster Carers receive professional support, ongoing training and an allowance to cover the needs of the child or young person in their care.
Contact:

Family Placement Recruitment Team
King George V Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5BN

For more information call 01296 382555 or email fostering@buckscc.gov.uk

Wycombe District Council’s Princes Risborough Tourist Information Centre has achieved a silver accreditation in a national scheme which recognises and promotes ‘green’ tourism. To gain the certification, the tourist information centre, which is run by Wycombe District Council, had to demonstrate that it not only promotes sustainable and environmentally friendly activities for visitors, but also that it runs its operations in the same way.

Princes Risborough Information Centre promotes local craftspeople and their products and can also offer residents and visitors helpful information and advice about local travel and transportation involving cycling, walking and public transport - things people can do and places they can go without using their cars. It promotes local walking, working both with the local community and also publishing walking guides for visitors - available online at www.wycombe.gov.uk or from the information centre in Bell Street.

To gain the accreditation, Risborough's Information Centre had to measure up against 60 different ‘green’ criteria. It will now be inspected annually as part of the national Green Tourism Business Scheme. Staff at the centre have plans to work with local tourism businesses who would like advice on promoting their ‘green’ credentials.

Cllr Katrina Wood, Cabinet Member for Community at Wycombe District Council commented: “The team in Risborough have worked hard to gain the green tourism award on their application. Promoting sustainable ways of living and working is one of the Council's priorities; with the Chilterns and the Ridgeway on our doorstep,working to promote greener tourism for local people and visitors in our area is really important. The Risborough team have put together some great 'car free' ideas for everyone to get out and explore in and around Risborough.”

Princes Risborough Tourist Information Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturday, 9am – 1pm.
Wycombe District Council operates three information offices located in the three main towns of the district - Marlow, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough. Each office is fully TIC accredited and offers a range of tourism and council service and information.
 

The independent Boundary Commission for England (BCE) today launches a 12-week consultation on its initial proposals for new Parliamentary constituency boundaries in England.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_199450

or the short link

http://bit.ly/constituencies

The government has announced that it will ban the payment of referral fees in personal injury cases. The current arrangements have led to high costs, encouraged a compensation culture and led to the growth of an industry which pursues claimants for profit.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_199404?

A blood donation session will be held on Wednesday 14th September at The Baptist Church Hall, Bell Street, Princes Risborough from 13.30 - 15.30 &
16.15 - 19.15. Please call 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.blood.co.uk for any further information or to book an appointment to attend the session.

and our MP, John Bercow, Royal Mail have agreed to re-assess the feasibility of moving the services out of Princes Risborough.  We hope to have an update on the situation during the next 2-3 months.  We will keep you posted! (no pun intended).

e-petitions is the best way for individuals to make themselves heard.

It only takes 100,000 signatures to get a petition debated in parliament and if your topic is not listed you can start your own petition.

One petition already has over 150,000 signatures.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/

http://highspeedrail.dft.gov.uk/sites/highspeedrail.dft.gov.uk/files/hsr-consultation-response-form.pdf

or call 0300 321 1010 for a consultation pack

This year, PRMS is offering is a concert version ofGilbert and Sullivan's enchanting and much-loved Gondoliers. The performances are at Longwick Village Hall on 30 June 2011, and 2 and 3 July 2011 at 7.30 pm. 

Tickets cost £10.00 to include interval refreshments (cash bar) and are available from 01844 213247 and PR Information Office.

The roads in Buckinghamshire have suffered from a lack of proper maintenance
for many years. This has been due mainly to the previous Labour Government
changing the revenue funding formula for southern counties such as
Buckinghamshire and also importantly, removing all our so called 'supported
capital borrowing', which helped to fund road resurfacing.

This problem has been made worse by two long, hard winters. The result is
that our roads fall far short of the standard that you have a right to
expect. This situation cannot be rectified quickly but I am determined that
we should make a start.

I have therefore assembled a budget for a two-year programme to allow more
road repairs. I have done this partly by reprioritising spending within the
Transportation department. This has involved some difficult and
controversial decisions such as switching money from promoting walking and
cycling, removing the planned increase in locally spent budgets, postponing
the review of speed limits and much more.

Nevertheless, I believe that taking tough decisions is what you elect your
councillors to do and I stand by these changes in priority. In addition, I
am also asking the County Council to release £3 million from our reserves to
make a total road repair budget of £25 million over the next two years.
Whilst this sounds a lot of money (and it is your money as Council tax
payers), in reality it constitutes barely a tenth of what really needs to be
spent to upgrade most of our roads.

I am already receiving a number of e-mails from residents stating that their
particular roads should be given priority. I hope you would agree that it
would be completely wrong for money to be spent on the basis of who shouts
loudest or first.

Whilst Council officers will advise on which roads should be resurfaced, I
propose to devolve the final decisions to your locally elected County
Councillors as they should be most closely in touch with their local areas
and residents' views. Nevertheless, I must be very clear that, given the
size of the problem, even after this programme there will be roads in many
areas where residents' reasonable expectations will not be met.

My new Cabinet Member for Transportation, Peter Hardy and I will oversee the
programme and will do our best to ensure that we really are 'working on it'.

Yours faithfully

Martin Tett
Leader, Buckinghamshire County Council

The main programme will take place from Saturday 2nd June to Tuesday 5th June with celebratory activities throughout the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth. Further details of these events and of other national and regional Diamond Jubilee events will be announced in due course.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Pressreleases/2011/AnnouncementofplansforthecentralDiamondJubileeweek.aspx

or the short link: http://bit.ly/jnpmLe

The Government have released further information including details of Bank Holidays, exhibitions, projects, school holidays and term dates.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_197517

or the short link: http://bitly.com/dj-2012

One of the funds is aimed specifically at community groups who are helping to improve the lives of people living in the Princes Risborough/Monks Risborough area.

For advice and guidance on grants available, please contact: 
Bev Trevitt e: btrevitt@buckscf.org.uk t: 01296 330134 or visit www.buckscf.org.uk
 

Six days of guided walks for beginners, ramblers or serious hikers.

For further information and bookings contact: 
Princes Risborough Information Centre
T: 01844 274795 E: risborough_office@wycombe.gov.uk

Or go to: risboroughcountrysidegroup.blogspot.com

Cllr Clifford was handed over the Chains of Office by Cllr Alan Turner, who has served as Mayor of Princes Risborough for the past five years.  Cllr Clifford will be supported by Cllr Reg Orsler who was formally elected as Vice Chairman.

"The one-way consultation results have not been issued, in fact we have received so many responses that we are still analysing all of the comments.

The Town Council will update the website again once further information is made available to us.

 You will have a chance to see how the Centre works, chat with staff and members of the management committee and find out what it takes to be a part of this exciting development for the youth of Princes Risborough.

If you are interested in being involved but cannot make Wednesday 18^th, or would like further information, please contact Sarah Smith on 01844 274595 or by email: dbsjsmith@aol.com

The Government has launched a new website which explains the new student finance system which takes effect from 2012

http://yourfuture.direct.gov.uk/

District Results:
http://councillors.wycombe.gov.uk/mgElectionAreaResults.aspx?XXR=0&ID=25&RPID=356978

Parish Council Results:
http://councillors.wycombe.gov.uk/mgElectionAreaResults.aspx?XXR=0&ID=49&RPID=418077 

 

Firstly I would like to welcome you all to the meeting and to introduce the members of the Town Council to the meeting and confirm receipt of the Charity Accounts.

The Town Council held over 65 formal meetings during the year. This includes the following sub-committees:
Finance
Admin & Human Resources
Public Relations
Planning
Memorial Garden
Parks
Town & Lighting
Maintenance

Click here to find out more about this competition http://bit.ly/ejTmcE 

Read more bit.ly/ftmrjs

The results of this study can be found by clicking on the below links:
www.princesrisborough.com/Princes-Risborough-Research-Document.pdf
www.princesrisborough.com/Princes-Risborough-November-2010.pdf
www.princesrisborough.com/Princes-Risborough-Market-Paper.pdf
www.princesrisborough.com/Governance-Report.pdf

The Town Council passed a resolution at the February 2011 Town Council meeting to in principal, adopt the recommendations made by Retail Revival.

Election Candidates for Princes Risborough:

Bill Bendyshe-Brown, Eunice Clifford, Independent,  John Coombs, Independent, Terry Dillon, Mandy Dormer,  Carl Alexander Arvid Etholen, Heather Jane Fleming,
Tony Fleming, Alan James Frost,  Londer Gray,  Dennis Arthur Bruce Green. Independent, Gary Charles Hall, Independent, Rebecca Jo Hill, Iain Frank McLauchlan, Reginald James Orsler, Independent, Paul Udo, Billy Pettigrove, Independent, Raymond Alan Richardson, Adrian Rolfe, Independent, Will Streule, Independent, Pam Summerbell , Independent, Spencer Charles William Swanson
Alan Turner, Independent, Pamela Williams, Independent,  Wally Woolf, Independent.

You can find all this information at:

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/council-services/council-and-democracy/elections-and-voting/forthcoming-elections.aspx

or the shortened link:

http://bit.ly/h74v1t

You should have received a polling card by now!

On May 5th you will be voting for 3 separate things:

1) you will be asked to select 3 candidates to represent Princes Risborough at Wycombe District Council
2) you will also be asked to select 13 candidates for Princes Risborough Town Council, and
3) you will be asked to vote YES or NO in the national referendum on Alternative Voting.

For further information, please visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

Cllr Richard Pushman - Vice Chairman of Buckinghamshire Association of Local Councils (BALC) presented the Council with their well-deserved award at the recent Town Council Meeting.  For further information on this award, please contact the Town Clerk on 275912 or email: prtowncouncil@btinternet.com

Meeting starts at 7.00pm. 

Please come along and meet your local councillors and let them answer any questions you may have about the town! 

Census staff will carry an ID card

They will not ask for your bank or credit card details

You won’t be asked to leave your completed form on the doorstep

You can arrange a visit by calling the helpline number of the form

Census staff will only visit residents who have not returned their forms

Don’t let the caller in your house

If you’re not sure of the callers identity, keep the door closed and call the Census helpline (0300 0201 101)

For more information visit www.census.gov.uk  or call 0300 0201 101

For more information about getting started with your #2011census online questionnaire please visit

http://help.census.gov.uk/england/help/help-and-information/Gettingstarted/Completethequestionnaireonline/Topics/Gettingstartedwithyouronlinequestionnaire_S0004A.html

or http://bit.ly/fd4oas

If you're planning or considering holding a street party to celebrate the forthcoming Royal Wedding, Wycombe district Council have issued guidelines.

http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/events/street-party-for-the-royal-wedding.aspx

1. to reduce the level of congestion that occurred on a regular basis;
2.  to improve road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians;
3.  to reduce the number of traffic signs in the town centre;
4.  to assist in the revitalisation of the town centre;   
5. to ensure that all buses serving the town centre would travel in the same direction which would improve journey time reliability as they would not encounter the lengthy delays that used to occur;
6. to provide a dedicated route for cyclists through the town centre. 

It was agreed that such a change to the highway network should be introduced on an experimental basis for a minimum period of 12 months so that all aspects of its operation could be closely monitored. 

As part of the consultation review, you now have the opportunity to have your say on the experimental one-way system. You will find a copy of the consulation in the latest issue of Crosstalk, which is due for delivery to all residents during the course of this week (w/e 28th Feb).

Your comments may be returned to the County Council by e-mail at tfb@buckscc.gov.uk or by taking  the completed form into Risborough Information Centre, Horns Lane, Princes Risborough. 
All comments should be returned by 18 March 2011, after which a decision will be made which will be communicated via Crosstalk and the Council’s website.

Ken Moloughney - Team Leader Traffic Management South
Transport for Buckinghamshire.

Throughout the week there will be a packed programme, full of musical concerts, exhibitions, lectures and tours, something for everyone. Beginning with the traditional Parade from the town centre to King George V Recreation Ground, where the Carnival atmosphere will be given free rein. A number of arena events, side attractions and stalls will provide an afternoon of entertainment and fun. You will then be able to party into the night with a live band after a fun packed afternoon on the field.

As the sun goes down on the first day you will be able to look forward to a busy week, with many local organisations and businesses opening their doors to host events. A number of popular events will return, the 10k Run (bigger and better than ever) a popular Street Fayre on the second Saturday and the Children’s Chocolate Hunt at Whiteleaf Cross.

Booking is now open for potential stall holders for the 2nd and/or the 9th
Contacts:
Stall booking: Anne Phillips - dphillips371@tiscali.co.uk
Festival Chairman:Richard Stevenson- richlin7@hotmail.com Programme: Richard Daniels richard@ardquoy.com

Your duties will include:

The maintenance of the Memorial Garden and Burial Facility to a high standard.
The planting and up-keep of the town flowers.
The cutting of grass verges and some open areas to a standard set by the Council.
General repair and maintenance of the various buildings under the ownership or direct control of the Town Council.
Litter Collection in the parks and open spaces under the ownership or direct control of the Town Council.
General repair and maintenance of council owned equipment.
Cleaning, including the removal of graffiti and maintenance of areas that fall under the ownership or direct control of the Town Council.

The job will be subject to development and additional responsibilities.
The Princes Risborough Town Council is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered.
For an application form contact The Clerk to the Town Council on 01844 275912 or email prtowncouncil@btinternet.com. Postal applications only.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 28TH FEBRUARY 2011
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON THE 15TH  MARCH 2011

The Coalition Government has today launched the first stage of plans to give members of the public the right to comment on every aspect of new legislation, putting people at the heart of the legislative process.

Prime Ministers Introduction

Protection Of Freedoms Bill

You can now see faults that have been reported.

Report a new fault by street name or on a map.

Track problems that have been reported.

Visit the site to see all the things that can be reported direct.

http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/transport/ea_report_problem.page

Bucks County Council have released their proposed budget for 2011/2012 for public consultation. Residents can make comments on this by going online – www.buckscc.gov.uk/budget

Should you wish to report a pothole, please contact Transport for Bucks on 
0845 2302882 or visit their website at http://www.transportforbucks.net/Roadworks-Centre/Report-a-problem.aspx 

New approach to handling complaints of antisocial behaviour will be trialled by eight police forces.

http://tinyurl.com/39rbqcn

The festivities at this time of year mean people have a lot on their minds, but it's important not to forget about basic security measures. Just a few simple steps will reduce the chance of having your Christmas ruined by becoming the victim of crime:

Out shopping:
- Keep your wallet or purse close to your body and don' t carry too much cash, just in case.
- When you're laden down with lots of bags make sure you keep your valuables closest to you.
- If you travel by car, park in a well-lit area and make sure you lock up. Try not to return to your car to drop off bags before continuing shopping, as thieves have been known to watch car parks for such a chance.

At home:
- Keep presents out of sight.
- Make it look as though there is someone home when you go out by closing curtains and leaving lights and the television or radio on.
- Remember that empty boxes outside your property only advertise what's inside. Dispose of packaging carefully.
- If you'll be away for several days, use timer switches for your lights and ask a neighbour to watch over your home and take in post. Don't forget to cancel the milk and newspapers.
- Always ask for identification from doorstep charity collectors. If you want to donate but feel unsure, ask for details on how to make a donation online or by post.

Out on the town:
- Always have a plan for how to get home, and make sure someone knows where you are going and when you'll be back.
- Stick with friends and avoid anything that looks like trouble on the street.
- Only take licensed cabs. Make sure you have numbers for a few cab companies and that your mobile is fully charged before you go out.

For more information please visit these websites:
www.wycombe.gov.uk/communitysafety

www.thamesvalley.police.uk/crprev

Have a safe and Happy Christmas.

 

For further information, please click on the link: 
www.wycombe.gov.uk/news/press-release/10dec10-council-wins-planning-appeals-on-hemley-hill-site.aspx

Stay posted for further information on this exciting development!

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA.

So come along and sing along to all your favourite ABBA hits of the ‘70s and enjoy a good night out!

The Community Centre, Stratton Road
Saturday 11th December
Performance starts at 7.30pm
Ticket Sales on the door from 6.45pm.
Refreshments available
Family (2 adults + 2 children): £8
Adult: £3.50
Child: £2.00 (16 and under)
Concesssions: £2.50

Contact the Town Council for further information.
 

www.princesrisborough.com/Xmas-Event-Flyer.pdf You mig be a foodie,

a tiestra commuter,

part of aamily; we have something

for everyone to enjoy.

Free parking every Saturday in December leading up until Christmas ie, 4th, 11th and 18th.
This applies to the two pay-and-display car parks at the Mount in Stratton Road and Horns Lane (next to Martins).  
Courtesy of your local councils working together. 

The Tree of Light, located in the gardens close to the Tesco roundabout, has quickly established itself as a valued feature in the town in the period leading up to Christmas. Last year, almost 400 dedications were made, raising £3900 for the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home and Rotary charities. These charities will again benefit this year and it is hoped that last year's figures can be exceeded.
 
Donation forms are being delivered door to door in the area, are appearing in a number of magazines and the Bucks Free Press and will be available in the Information Centre.
 
The Dedication Ceremony will take place on Sunday 29 November at 4.00 p.m., when the lights will be turned on by the Town Mayor. As previously, all dedications will be displayed on boards close to the Tree of Light and published in the Bucks Free Press. Dedications can be made until the end of the year.
 

This application should be refused.
This green field space does not appear in the immediate plans of the Wycombe District Council for development, and the speculative application is neither welcome nor necessary. Reference to the supporting document submitted by Harbour Castle, ‘The Statement of Community Engagement’, Appendix C, pages 20 to 26, indicates, in their replies, the lack of enthusiasm which the residents have for such a development.
If, and until, development is required on the far side of the railway line, it will continue to be strongly resisted when presented in small packages, unsupported by the infrastructure which will be needed to fully integrate it into the existing town.
In the light of this latest application, the Town Council has reaffirmed its ‘policy’ that permission for access across the railway line and through Wades Park remains non-negotiable for the foreseeable future apart from the existing rights of way.

Festivities commence at 6pm with church and school choirs singing a number of popular carols. Santa is making time in his busy schedule to make an appearance to hand out sweets to all the children. Pantomime stars from Wycombe will be on hand to start the countdown and switch on the lights.  This, like last year will see the addition of new lights to illuminate the town centre.
Many retailers plan to open until 8pm to provide an opportunity to shop early for Christmas. They will be supported by a number of stall holders and for the first time Risborough Rangers in the Community will hold a football penalty shootout.
Anyone wishing to book a stall should contact Anne Phillips at dphillips371@tiscali.co.uk  or for further information contact Richard Stevenson on 01844 273763 or by e mail on richlin7@hotmail.com

Please note the normal road closure will be from 3pm to 9pm
 

Clearing Snow and Ice - New Guidance

This performance will be a one-off and is supported by Theatre in the Villages a collaboration between Wycombe District and Aylesbury Vale District Councils, along with Princes Risborough Town Council.

This will be an evening of favourite classic songs from Movies, Shows and Musicals in a presentation by West End principal singers Jayne O’Mahony (Evita, Les Miserables) and John Langley (Phantom of the Opera, Whistle down the Wind, Mamma Mia), accompanied at the piano by Musical Director Andrew Sackett.

The evening will begin at 7.30pm and tickets will be £8.00 each, with concessions, and a full bar and refreshments will be available.

Tickets are available from the Town Council office or Risborough Area Information Office, Horns Lane.  Please contact the Town Council for further information.
 

On Saturday 30th October from 5.00pm at Princes Risborough School Playing Field, New Road.
Including a Halloween Fancy Dress Parade for under 12's, Fun Fair, Pig Roast, Music, Licenced bar and much more!  Advance tickets available from; Information Centre, Special Days, Iain Rennie & Longwick Post Office.  Tickets also available on the night.

For further infromation on Simply Walks please visit the Buckinghamshire County Council website
www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/row/simply_walk.page

2010 sees the return of "The Climb" and celebrate its Centennial Year . For further information please visit www.kophillclimb.info

This work has focussed on the route north of the Chilterns, as we did detailed
work on the route through London and the Chilterns for our March report. We
have identified a number of locations where environmental impact could be
reduced by alterations to the alignment of the route. These include moving
the line further from towns and villages or sensitive sites, and lowering it to
reduce the extent and height of viaducts and embankments.

We have recommended to the Government that the route could be moved
further away from Brackley, Ladbroke, and Stoneleigh; and that the alignment
could be lowered around Chipping Warden and Hints, and covered where it
passes by Chipping Warden and through Burton Green.

The Government will now consider these recommendations along with our
recommended route of March 2010, and our forthcoming reports on the
options for linking HS2 with Heathrow Airport and HS1. The proposed
alignment of the route will be subject to a full and inclusive public consultation,
and the Government will announce which route alignment it will consult on in
advance of the consultation next year.

We would do more detailed work on mitigation of noise and visual impacts if
the Government decides, after the public consultation, to go ahead with the
line. This could include, for example, bunding and noise barriers.
You can read our report on the Department for Transport website at:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/rail/pi/highspeedrail/hs2ltd/recommended-route/

Yours sincerely,
SIR BRIAN BRISCOE
CHAIRMAN

For further information on this event please click on the link below.
www.princesrisborough.com/Time-To-Stop-Talking.pdf

www.princesrisborough.com/09-06-2010(3).pdf

Your duties will include:
·         Checking incoming emails and responding as necessary
·         Answering the telephone and dealing with enquiries
·         Providing assistance to members of the public
·         Providing assistance and clerical support to the members of the Council
·         Taking minutes at any meetings should the Clerk and Deputy Clerk be unavailable (usually Tuesday evenings).
·         Liaising with suppliers and the issuing of relevant work orders
·         Reporting Highways issues to the relevant Authority
·         Researching information required for possible Grants
·         Helping with the organisation of any events the Town Council may hold
·         Kitchen housekeeping
·         Filing and photocopying
·         Managing the office stationery needs
·         Opening of post
The Princes Risborough Town Council is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered.
For an application form contact The Clerk to the Town Council on 01844 275912 or email prtowncouncil@btinternet.com. Postal applications only!
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 1^st SEPTEMBER INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD 7^TH SEPTEMBER

For more information please see the attached poster.

www.parishcouncilwebsite.co.uk/docs/The-Bucks-Debate.pdf
 

Service no. 2 leaves Princes Risborough Market Square at 9.50am, and navigates the Trees and Fields Estates, returning at 10.04am. Subsequent departures are timed for 10.50am, 12.20pm, 13.50pm, 14.50pm and 15.50pm. 

For further information on this, please click here www.princesrisborough.com/WDC-Emergency-Plan-V2.pdf

Information for Princes Risborough Town Council regarding Urban Grass Cutting.

In April this year the county council (BCC) took back responsibility for delivering the Urban Grass Cutting Programme for the South of the County. Previously this has been delivered by Wycombe, Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils.

This year the three district councils have combined their resources and started a new grass cutting contract for their areas. On examining the potential costs for the county to be part of this new contract, it was decided that it would be financially more beneficial and more cost-effective for us to deliver the Urban Highway Grass Cutting In-house. To this end, we have started seven new three man crews to deliver this service. The intention is that the grass will be cut up to thirteen times (weather permitting) between April and the end of October.

This contract was set up at very short notice, and as such there were several small teething problems as is normal with most new contracts. One of the main problems was the introduction of new legislation regarding the use of trailers. This meant that we had to source a fleet of vehicles that were able to accommodate our ride-on lawnmowers inside the body of the vehicle. This meant that for the first couple of cuts, we were, in the main only able to use strimmers to cut the grass.

We now have the full fleet of vehicles, so are now able to utilise the mowers wherever required. The other main problem that we encountered was that the plans that we received from the district councils showing the areas to be cut were in some cases out of date. This has meant that some areas that should have been cut were omitted. As we are notified of these areas, we are getting confirmation from the districts that they are areas that should have been included, and we are adding them to the list for our next visit.

If there are areas that you feel should be cut, please contact us on 0845 230 2882 with the location, and if we can confirm that it is an area that should be cut, we will include it in our next visit to your area.
E MEEK - BCC

For futher details please visit www.risboroughcarbooters.co.uk

For further information on this week's events and the weekend, please see the  full festival programme cane be found at www.princesrisborough.com/Festival-Programme-2010.pdf

Wycombe District Council appointed Baker Associates to undertake a Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Sites Study in July 2009.The purposes of the Study are to:
 Assess sites in Wycombe District Council, Buckinghamshire County Council and other ownership including private to develop a shortlist of potential Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites to meet identified needs.   

please contact 0845 230 2882 for more information or visit their website at www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc

Further details to follow.....

There was a great deal of planning prior to implementation so as to ensure as near perfect start as possible. All started fairly well with the odd exception of motorists not paying attention the the ample number of warning and mandatory directional signs and simply driving the wrong way down Duke Street into on-coming single-lane traffic. Within a short space of time this kind of problem should stop completely with greater awareness and law enforcement.
Coinciding with the start of the new scheme the pedestrian traffic lights in Horns Lane malfunctioned. The lights at peak times were only allowing 5 vehicles through before returning to red. This led to tailbacks on the A4010 beyond the town's perimeters of up to 20 minutes. The traffic was solid on the A4010 through the town and unfortunately the new one-way system terminates by those lights resulting in long queues in the High Street waiting to join the stationary traffic in Horns Lane. County engineers are adjusting the lights  to give more priority to traffic and alleviate the peak-time queues. The Town Council will be monitoring the situation. Some people have understandably blamed the new traffic flow for the sudden congestion problems, not realising that the lights malfunctioned. The Town Council welcomes your feedback to the new system! 
 

The park now has some fantastic equipment; a Revolving Roundabout & Rocker, Space Frame and very soon the 25m Zip Wire will be fully functional.    We encourage you to visit the park and enjoy your new play facilities. 
 

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The Office of Fair Trading has published a report about mass marketing scams and phishing which, according to the report, claims some 3.2 million adults who collectively lose £3.5 billion pounds every year.

What's interesting to note is that it's not just internet novices that get caught but also experienced surfers.

Reading the report at www.tinyurl.com/lqfqqq will help you to understand the different types of scam and how to avoid falling victim to these crimes.

In addition there is further information at Directgov on www.tinyurl.com/57a445 which details your rights as a consumer.

Princes Risborough Town Council.

To be eligible for this role you must be 21 years of age a commonwealth citizen and an elector, occupy as owner or tenant any land in or within 3 miles of the parish boundaries. For full terms and conditions of eligibility for office please contact the Town Council Office.

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The aim of the Festival is to promote and enhance the profile of Princes Risborough, its clubs, businesses, associations and inhabitants by means of a week of family entertainment and enjoyment.