Buckinghamshire County Council News RSSInterwoven LiveSitehttp://www.buckscc.gov.uk/newsVisit Buckinghamshire County Council's Website for the latest developments in your area.en-gbTue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT'We're Working on It' road resurfacing schemes in the High Wycombe area over the next two weeks<p>As part of the 'We're Working on It' programme the following road resurfacing work will be carried out on roads in the High Wycombe area over the next two weeks:-</p><ul><li>Monday 21 to Tuesday 22 May on the B474 Hazlemere Road, Penn http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/road_resurfacing_hw.page Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe're Working on It - road resurfacing schemes in the Aylesbury area over the next two weeks<p>As part of the 'We're Working on It' programme, the following road resurfacing work will be carried out on roads in the Aylesbury area over the next two weeks using three different types of treatment:-</p><ul><li>Wednesday 23 May on Hale Lane, Wendover http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/road_resurface_aylesbury.page Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe need you - Buckinghamshire County Council urges potential foster carers to come forward<p>Potential foster carers are being called on to come and find out more about fostering children and young people, and celebrate Foster Care Fortnight at a drop in session in Aylesbury tomorrow (Wednesday) http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/we_need_you.page Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe're Working on It road resurfacing schemes in the Princes Risborough area over the next two weeks<p>As part of Transport for Buckinghamshire's 'We're Working on It' programme the following road resurfacing work will be carried out on roads in the Princes Risborough area over the next two weeks:-</p><p>Friday 25 May on Cadsden Road, Cadsden http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/resurfacing_risborough.page Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTCounty Council to stage first ever 'State of the County' debate<p>Debating how to address the big issues and challenges facing the Council over the next five years will be top of the agenda for County Council members this Thursday (May 24)</p><p>As part of a new addition to the Annual General Meeting, Council members will be holding their first ever 'State of the County' Debate http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/state_county_debate.page Mon, 21 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTX marks the spot for a share of £15,000<p>Residents can put their cross on a ballot paper in a poll to decide which favourite local community projects get a share of £15,000 http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/voting.page Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTHave you ever considered fostering?<p>Do you want to find out more?</p><p>Then drop into the Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery, Aylesbury on Wednesday 23 May between 2pm-5 http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/foster.page Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTPlenty of treats, but lay off the caffeine, to cut exam stress<p>Plenty of rewards and lots of rest, but cut the caffeine: that's the recipe to help reduce exam stress http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/exam_stress.page Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTOn Course for Success - Celebrating Adult Learners Week 2012<p>A love of Yoga, helped a Buckinghamshire Adult Learner to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/adult_learners_week.page Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTFuture of Great Missenden Library confirmed<p>Great Missenden Library is set to enter an exciting new phase as plans for a local business to share the library building in a community partnership model have been approved http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/future_mis_library.page Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTBuckinghamshire residents selected to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with the Queen<p>Residents across Buckinghamshire have won invitations to celebrate with The Queen at her Diamond Jubilee Garden Party on 25 June http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/jubilee_celebrations.page Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTDomestic Violence study recommendations receive Cabinet approval<p>Ten recommendations to better address domestic violence and abuse (DVA) across Buckinghamshire have been agreed by Cabinet today (14th May) http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/donestic_violence_cabinet.page Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTCelebrating Adult Learners Week 2012<p>An interest in current affairs and the local community, encouraged a Buckinghamshire Adult Learner to take the plunge and return to education after 30 years http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/adult_learners_2012.page Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTFree guides for parents of new drivers<p>78% of parents of new drivers are concerned their child will crash in the first year of driving http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/new_drivers.page Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWalk to Work Week 2012<p>People are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and walk to work next week, to mark national Walk to Work Week (14th – 18th May 2012) http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/walk_to_work.page Thu, 10 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe're Working on it - Road Surfacing Schemes in the Aylesbury area<p>As part of the 'We're Working on It' programme the following road surfacing work will be carried out on roads during May in the Aylesbury area:-</p><p>Microsurfacing:-</p><ul><li>Winterton Drive, Aylesbury from Tuesday 15 to Wednesday 16 May between 7 http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/surfacing_aylesbury.page Wed, 9 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTThird year for driving assessment scheme<p>The Business Driver Assessment Scheme begins its 3rd year of operation in May 2012 having given further driver training to over 150 business drivers since its launch in 2010 http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/driving_scheme.page Wed, 9 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTGet composting and give back to the earth in Compost Awareness Week<p><br /> Creating great compost couldn't be easier, and is the best way to get your garden blooming http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/get_composting.page Fri, 4 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTHRH The Princess Royal awards outstanding Buckinghamshire Achiever<p>A Buckinghamshire Adult Learner has been recognised for her vocational accomplishments by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and the Worshipful Company of Broderers at Buckingham Palace http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/award.page Thu, 3 May 2012 08:00:00 GMTBucks pupils help motorists STICK to speed limits in Princes Risborough area<p>A Buckinghamshire pupil has been rewarded for doing her bit to try and get motorists to slow down in the Princes Risborough area http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/stick_speed_limits.page Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTGreen light for Haddenham and Wendover community libraries<p>Plans to create community library partnerships in Haddenham and Wendover have been given the green light today (Thursday 26 January) by Buckinghamshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Martin Phillips http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/green.page Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTNew online directory for care and community services launched<p>People can now find details of care, community services and organisations at their fingertips, following the launch of a new online directory by Buckinghamshire County Council http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/connect.page Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTCounty Council stands up for Buckinghamshire's hospitals and patients' interests<p>County Councillors approved an important Health motion, after a strong and at times heated debate, at their full County Council yesterday (Thursday 26 April) http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/hospitals_patients.page Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe’re still Working on It in Buckinghamshire<p>This month will see the We’re Working On It (WWOI) road resurfacing programme in Buckinghamshire in full swing for 2012 http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/working_on_it.page Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe're Working on it, road surfacing schemes in Aylesbury<p>Highway maintenance micro surfacing works – Carlyle Avenue, Aylesbury http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/roadworks_aylesbury.page Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTHS2 summit video report available online<p> Last week's HS2 summit at Aylesbury District Council's Oculus Building attracted more than one hundred individuals and groups from across Buckinghamshire http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/hs2_summit.page Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTWycombe's Guildhall to be 'Blasted' by talented music students<p>Hundreds of young people will be showing off their musical talents under The Guildhall in High Wycombe this weekend (Sunday April 29) http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/wycombe_guildhall.page Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTScrutiny to review Local Area Forums<p>An examination of Buckinghamshire’s Local Area Forums (LAFs) is being carried out as part of a review by a cross-party group of County Councillors http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/scrutiny_laf.page Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTStreet lighting improvements to save Buckinghamshire over £280,000<p>Transport for Buckinghamshire is replacing over 10,000 street lights in the county with modern energy efficient units http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/street_lighting_savings.page Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMTWe're Working On It in Stokenchurch<p>Transport for Buckinghamshire is due to carry out micro surfacing work on Marlow Road, Stokenchurch as part of the “We’re Working on It” road improvement programme http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/bcc/news/stokenchurch_roadworks.page Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT