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Westfield Road closed today and tomorrow 10 & 11/6/26

This morning, Buckinghamshire Council has issued the following:

Please find attached completed diversionary route for some emergency works undertaken by Buckinghamshire Council in respect of Multiple defect repairs 

If you are unable to view this link please go to one.network to view under the road and dates stated.

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1016/ttro-application-form_150700199_4156836_02d816bd90.pdf

Pitstone to Tring Station Bus Service

Just a reminder that the bus service to Tring station was further enhanced by Buckinghamshire Council and Red Eagle, to offer more services and to better align with key train times.

You can access all the timetables on the Red Eagle website here: Service Timetables | Red Eagle Buses

The route is served by the 61, 62 and 63.

The first bus leaves Pitstone at 6.45am.

The last bus back from Tring station to Pitstone is just gone 8pm.

With services throughout the day, in both directions, in between.

If you have any feedback about the service, or feel that a particular time would be very popular, please let Buckinghamshire Council Passenger Transport team know by emailing: passtrans@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Please do make good use of this bus service. Buckinghamshire Council receive data about how many passengers disembark / embark at Tring station. The more popular the route is, the more it can be refined and improved.

Neighbourhood Policing Priorities Survey – Closing Date 29th May

Dear Resident,

We are asking members of our community to complete a short survey to help us set our neighbourhood policing priorities for summer. Your views really matter to us, so please complete the survey using the link below by 29th May 2026.

Neighbourhood Policing Priorities Survey

Please check our website to find your local officers, latest crime statistics and advice and to see our current priorities.

Message Sent By
Smitha Thandan Veettil
(Bucks NH, Volunteer, Amersham)

TVP Have Your Say 22-4-26 at Pitstone Pavilion

Have Your Say
Dear resident,

Your local Neighbourhood Policing team, look forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures at the next Have Your Say event. 

The team will be holding an event in your area on:

22ND APRIL – 19:00-20:00 – PITSTONE PAVILION   

They will be offering advice, discussing local issues and answering any questions you may have. 

Please come along and say hello. 


SCAS are recruiting Community First Responders (CFRs) for Pitstone. Please consider applying – CFRs provide a vital, quick response in the event of a medical emergency.

PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AS A COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER !

IT CAN TAKE AN AMBULANCE 20+ MINUTES TO REACH US FROM STOKE MANDEVILLE HOSPITAL. THE PREVIOUS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS RETIRED FROM THE ROLE AND OUR CLUSTER OF VILLAGES IS NOT CURRENTLY COVERED BY THE SERVICE. FIRST RESPONDERS LIVE LOCALLY AND PROVIDE A VITAL, QUICK RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

Community First Responder (Pitstone, Buckinghamshire) | South Central Ambulance Charity Volunteering

Message from South Central Ambulance Charity:

We are currently recruiting Community First Responders (CFRs) in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

CFRs are based in the communities they live in, attending non life threatening and life threatening calls. These include, but are not limited too – Suspected heart attacks, suspected strokes, cardiac arrests, broken bones, severe bleeding, breathing difficulties.

We will give full training, over a four day period, so that you are fully equipped to attend these calls and you will not only have the support of you scheme and scheme coordinator but also the Community Engagement & Training team. You need to have a good level of physical fitness as you will need to carry a kit bag (which can weigh up to 13kg), be able to perform effective CPR (after training), have access to your own vehicle and be willing to support the charity with fundraising. We recommend that CFRs support us with a minimum of 20 hours responding time a month, in order to reduce skill fade. However these 20 hours can be carried out at any time that is suitable for you.

Why do our Community First Responders do this voluntary role?

James has always been interested in health care and joining his local CFR team has given him a chance to be involved locally and to develop his passion and skills in this area. James responds mainly on evenings giving additional support to the crews at peak times.

A volunteering induction will take place on 19th June followed by training on 20 and 21st June & 4th and 5th July 2026. You must be able to attend all five days for us to be able to consider you for this role. Please read the role description below for further details.

If you would like to discuss the role further before applying please email info@sca-charity.org.uk

Why we want you

Our Community First Responders (CFR) are volunteers who are trained by us to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live. Their aim is to reach a potential life-threatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives. CFRs play an integral part in our response to patients within the local communities of where they live and work. As a CFR you will join your local scheme and attend medical and trauma emergencies, often providing vital interventions and support before the arrival of the ambulance crew. You will be provided with full training and support throughout your time with us as a CFR, though the Community Engagement & Training Team and your Scheme Coordinator.

As part of your CFR role we also ask that you support South Central Ambulance Charity by attending fundraising events such as bucket collections or supporting with First Aid cover at local events which the charity receive funding for. The CFR role is fully funded by the Charity and so we ask that you are willing to support in order for us to continue to provide good levels of kit, equipment and uniform across our patch.

Please note this role description is for guidance only

What you will be doing

  • Attending a range of medical emergency calls both life threatening and non life threatening
  • Attending calls on your own
  • Providing reassurance to patients and families
  • Represent and support South Central Ambulance Charity
  • Support with fundraising and attending local community events to promote the Charity
  • Representing South Central Ambulance Service
  • Be part of a local CFR Scheme

The skills you need

  • No formal qualifications or experience required
  • Full driving licence, with 12 months experience and no more than 3 penalty points
  • Access to your own vehicle
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Good and clear communication
  • Good level of physical fitness (Occupational Health Screening will be required)
  • Qualities that align with South Central Ambulance Service core values

What’s in it for you

  • After training, CFRs will usually join a local scheme with other CFRs which is led by a volunteer coordinator. Before going on call for the first time, volunteers will usually complete a shift with an experienced CFR or training officer from the Ambulance Service.
  • Each area has a dedicated SCAS Community Engagement & Training Officer (CETO) who you can contact at any time for help or support. They are your main point of contact with the organisation.
  • All training, uniform and equipment is supplied and funded by the SCAS Charity (as the NHS receive no funding for the CFR role) and will be provided on successful completion of training.
  • You will be in a position where you could save lives in your community. Our CFRs regularly attend patients who would have otherwise died without their intervention.
  • You will be part of the wider SCAS ‘family’ and will be given the opportunity to work with ambulance crews and other emergency services as part of the role at the scene of an incident.
  • As part of your training, you will complete a level 3 certificate in Ambulance First Response, which is a nationally recognised qualification.
  • You will have many opportunities to expand your knowledge and training the longer you stay with us, including being trained to drive our vehicles, work in the Clinical Coordination Centre, and undertake some additional enhanced training to enable you to do more for our patients and your community.

The Heritage Park, Pitstone Green Museum, Needs Your Help – Can you Volunteer?

The Heritage Park, Pitstone Green Museum, is looking for catering volunteers who could help on Thursdays before and Tuesdays after our open days. This ensures they are prepared for each open day and the facilities are ready for the next.

They would also be grateful for volunteers especially early morning on an open day to cut and butter rolls, prepare food, service, make tea/coffee etc or work on the till using an iPad. A couple of hours later in the day would also be beneficial, to enable volunteers to have a break.

In addition, help is required in the Colin Cook collection (upstairs) and other areas of the museum.

They can also offer volunteer opportunities for younger people, working towards DofE Award or with youth organisations.

The team is friendly and the work is rewarding.

If you are able to help, please contact Lesley Herriott – Treasurer, by email on treasurer@pitstonemuseum.co.uk

Vicar’s Report on the Benefice (our group of parishes) in 2026

Our vision in 2025 remained consistent with the previous year – and, at the end of February (shortly after the 1st anniversary of the sudden passing of Rt. Rev. Alan Wilson) our parishes were greatly encouraged by Rev. Canon Dave Bull, Area Dean of Wycombe, becoming the new Bishop of Buckingham. Folk who have met +Dave have been impressed with his humility, his spirituality and his positive outlook on life. With our prayers we fully expect him to become as well-liked and well-respected as his predecessor.

In our own parishes, there were the services you would expect of your Parish Church – Easter, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas plus Sundays, Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals and Burials. Do remember that our services and events – as well as our contact details – are always available at www.achurchnearyou.com

And there were events for the wider community. Special mention should be made of the Slapton Village Fete, the Art Exhibition at Ivinghoe Church and the resurrection of the Marsworth Flower Festival. These (and other) events were only possible because volunteers from the wider community combined with church members – all generously giving of their time and talents. Once again, I want to assure everyone that I am extremely grateful for all your hard work: it really does make a huge difference to our communities.

Talking of our communities I am conscious that planned housing developments will be a big issue for us all going forward. In the autumn, Oxford Diocese contacted Marsworth Parochial Church Council (PCC) with the news that the Diocese is looking to sell for development some of the Glebe Land on the edge of the village. The PCC discussed this proposal and came to the conclusion that to lose productive farmland and to build properties without upgrading the existing infrastructure was not a proposal we could support. The PCC voted unanimously against the proposal of the Diocese – and communicated our thinking and this decision to Oxford. However, it remains to be seen how much weight the opinion of the people on the ground actually carries.  

More positively it was a very busy year for our Bell Towers. The newly-restored bells at Slapton attracted visitors from across the region – and this seemed to create a certain amount of interest in the Towers at Ivinghoe and Marsworth too. All our teams welcome new ringers so, if you fancy a go, do feel free to get in touch with the appropriate Tower Captain.

Looking Forward

People, I remain keen for our churches to work with other groups in order to make our parishes better places. I’m thankful for those partners whom we have joined with over the past year. I hope we can continue to identify shared goals and values as we move forward together.

Rev. James Grainger-Smith

Vicar of Ivinghoe with Pitstone, Slapton and Marsworth

March 2026

Buckinghamshire Council launch Local Transport Plan consultation (open until 30/3/26)

Council launches consultation on Local Transport Plan 5 | Buckinghamshire Council

“Buckinghamshire Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on the draft Local Transport Plan 5 (LTP5), running from 16 February to 30 March 2026.

LTP5 sets out how the council aims to make travelling around Buckinghamshire easier, safer and more accessible, while improving travel choices for all. The plan looks ahead to 2045 and will guide how transport improvements are planned, funded and delivered across local communities, the road network and public transport over the next 20 years.”

Full information and details of how to submit your comments are available on the Buckinghamshire Council webpage linked above.

Buckinghamshire Councillors report for February 2026

My report to you this month is all about the Buckinghamshire wide Local Development Plan.

We, as a planning authority are required by central government, to develop a plan for the next period, in this case 2025-2045, for housing and employment development. This will be the first of its type for Bucks as a whole, since the creation of the Unitary Authority. We have in this area an existing plan, know as the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan, but as a county we do not.

The “Call for sites” revealed proposals with enough land for 600,000 dwellings which does give us options. It is proposed that no development should happen within the Green Belt at all and that the new “Grey Belt” designation can be almost completely discounted.

Work has been going on by officers at Bucks Council as required by order from central government and we are now at the stage of having site specific proposals across the county. The interactive map can be viewed at:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4551b49742e846a4a4f0dad74e08635e

The key for the map is:

Red outline but otherwise empty are sites which have been discounted.

Green shaded areas would go forward unless there are good reasons to not do so.

Blue shaded areas are due to have further analysis and may not necessarily go forward.

Under the last government it was successfully argued that this should be a needs-based assessment which had a figure of 65,000 dwellings over the plan period. Since the new government came to power in 2024 this has been changed to a central directive of 95,500 dwellings, an increase of 43%. Disappointingly this comes with no evidence other than a desire to build more homes. Furthermore, there will be no funding from central government for infrastructure. It is suggested by those that have given this figure, that infrastructure will come from the charges to developers upon completion of individual sites or projects.

From a personal point of view, I have always argued that infrastructure should come before significant development even if costs are then reimbursed to government or local authority. Experience teaches us that developers may agree to a certain level of funding for affordable housing, foul and fresh water connection, electricity grid and transport infrastructure, health services and education provision for example, but that too often they successfully negotiate down after the fact due to economic constraints. To build so many new dwellings within Bucks with no infrastructure plan in place and funding secure could lead to many problems in the future.

Please do look at the online map for your area of work, home and leisure and comment via the Your Voice Bucks portal at: https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/planning/2aa4b313/

Finally, you may have seen a letter written to Bucks Council and published by the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government appearing to reprimand Bucks Council for a lack of progress in developing its plan. This is entirely inappropriate and inaccurate as Bucks Council are following the timetable set out by and agreed with the government. We must however keep to this timetable as failure to do so will mean government will take over the process and this will inevitably to even greater numbers being required.

Health and social care when living in rural Bucks

Healthwatch Bucks latest project looks at how those living in the rural parts of Bucks access health and social care.

We know that people living in rural areas may experience health and social care services differently from those living in towns in Buckinghamshire. It’s important for us to learn more about any difficulties these communities might encounter.

So, please tell Healthwatch Bucks what works for you and what could make it easier for you to access any health or social care such as dentists, hospitals, and respite care.

People can share their feedback anonymously via their online survey via this QR code, or on their website https://bit.ly/4jVz2HB

The survey closes on 31 May.

Healthwatch Bucks will write a report summarising what they have been told. It will include recommendations about what would make accessing health and social care rural in Bucks better.

Cheddington Road roadworks 16/2/26

Cheddington Road, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

16 February – 16 February

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (give & take)

Description: Remove signs and set aside for re-use 3 No – Install 1 No new 76mm dia post in verge at least 1.5 from edge of footway and not in proximity to tree – Refix signs – TM Give and Take |1712847 (RM – Missing/Def Sign)

Works location: Near junction with Marsworth Road

Responsibility for works: Buckinghamshire Council

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: D40071091375

Planning Volunteers Needed – Protect the Chilterns

The Chilterns are under intense and growing pressure from over-development, and we urgently need more local people to help protect our nationally important landscape.

Planning Volunteers Needed – Protect the Chilterns

The Chilterns are facing unprecedented development pressure. Housing targets and weakened planning protections are putting the Green Belt, landscape, and local character at risk.

The Chiltern Society’s Planning Group challenges detrimental planning applications, whilst supporting appropriate development. Our work is respected by planning authorities and is often included in decisions.

We can currently cover only 60% of parishes. That is not enough. We need more local volunteers — WE NEED YOU!

No planning experience is required. We provide training, support and expert guidance. All that’s needed is a passion for your local area.

If you care about the Chilterns, this is your chance to make a real difference.

For more information or to get involved please contact us today

Thank you for your support.

Local Roadworks 4-9/2/26

Information from Buckinghamshire Council below:

Dunstable Road, Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire

09 February – 09 February

Delays likely – Road closure

Name: Dunstable Road, Ivinghoe

Location: Dunstable Road

Description: Streetworks / License – Streetworks

Responsibility for event: Buckinghamshire Council

Current status: Planned

Roadworks

Marsworth Road, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

07 February – 08 February

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: KL3371244-NWC-QTS-1

Warwick Road, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

04 February – 06 February

Roadworks, Delays unlikely

Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion

Description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED.

Responsibility for works: ANGLIAN WATER BUSINESS (NATIONAL) LIMITED

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: AD03267635636

Thames Valley Police Alerts – Free to Sign Up

Thames Valley Alerts is a free email messaging system where you can receive regular crime updates, information on ongoing incidents and crime prevention relevant to your local area.

By signing up to Thames Valley Alerts you can get involved in helping to make your local area a safer place, tell us what the police should be doing in your area, shape the initiatives that help to keep people and property safe and tell us what matters are causing your communities harm.

You can register now to receive messages of local crime alerts, witness appeals and information to the area in which you live or work.

Pitstone – Concerns following incident on 15/01/2026

Pitstone – Concerns following incident on 15/01/2026
Good morning residents of Pitstone,  

It has been raised to the Neighbourhood Teams attention that a number of residents are concerned following an incident on 15th January 2026. It has been noted that members of the community are requesting further information as to the incident and are worried based on the information that they are being told through conversation and Facebook.  

The incident that occurred on 15th January 2026 is believed to be isolated and there is nothing to suggest anything of concern to the wider community.  

The incident is being investigated by Thames Valley Police and a number of enquiries have been completed and will continue. It is likely that residents will have had Police knock on their doors to enquire about whether anything was seen or heard at the time and these enquiries are likely to continue. 

I would ask that if residents have any information that the feel might be useful to the Police in relation to the incident to get in contact via 101 or the online web form submission and quote reference 43260023759. 

If residents would like to get in contact with the local Neighbourhood Policing team then please email WingNHPT@thamesvalley.police.uk.  

Many thanks,  

PC 4291 Jake Bye and PC 2151 Dionne Edwards.

Seen a pothole?

The winter weather is taking its toll on the highway surfaces in the village. The parish council has reported a number of potholes and surface defects, but we don’t traverse every road every day, so if you drive past a pot hole, sunken manhole cover, flooded drain etc please report it to Buckinghamshire Council via the Fix My Street portal as they rely on your input to know where defects have occurred. Link to their webpage below:

Report a pothole on the road | Buckinghamshire Council

Thank you.

London Luton Airport Community Noise Survey

We are writing to invite you to take part in our London Luton Airport Community Noise Survey.

LLA are conducting this survey in order to understand the community views on our airport operations as well as our noise complaint service. We will analyse and use these responses, for continual improvement and to offer the ability for local communities, to help shape the future of our noise controls. 

The Community Noise Survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you would like to take part, please click here to begin. 

When you submit the survey, you will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win a £50 Love2Shop Voucher. The prize draw terms and conditions can be found here. Any personal data provided will be used in accordance with our privacy notice, which can be found here.

We look forward to hearing your feedback.

Kind regards,

The Flight Operations Team
London Luton Airport
Percival House, Percival Way

Luton, LU2 9NU

Upcoming Marsworth Road night time road closure

Buckinghamshire Council has notified of the following:

  • Resurfacing Marsworth Road, from the Cheddington Road roundabout to Orchard Way.
  • Night time closure from 19.00 and 07.00 each night for approximately 9 nights from 20 January 2026.
  • NB this work is weather dependent so the dates may move.

Buckinghamshire Councillors report for January 2026

Cllr Peter Brazier and I would like to wish all residents within Ivinghoe ward the very best for this New Year of 2026.

It has been a very busy 7 months since the elections in May, and we have quickly settled into the new council term. Peter having been appointed as a Cabinet member, for Culture and Leisure, and myself as Chairman of the Community Board. Besides these roles there is the day-to-day tasks of answering residents’ enquiries and attending those meetings in Aylesbury and elsewhere as required. I shall be attending the budget scrutiny committee for the whole of the second week of January; more background to which can be found in the following paragraphs. It does not make for happy reading I am sorry to say. Central Government has pushed Local Government budgets for years and despite what some may say, this year is no exception. In Buckinghamshire, we are facing unprecedented financial pressures. The central government’s recent Fair Funding Review means we face a reduction in funding in real terms.

Budget.

The settlement for local authorities was announced in the middle of December and, as expected, Buckinghamshire has suffered a reduction in funding.  The forecast figure was an anticipated cut of £42.5 million over the financial settlement period.  This was made more difficult given the lack of clarity provided by Government, but it proved to be broadly correct – the actual figure is a reduction in funding of £44.5 million.

As costs rise and the demand for statutory services like adult social care and special educational needs support for children continue to grow, currently approximately 73% of our entire budget, we need to make some very difficult decisions in relation to spending in the year ahead.

Following the public consultation we ran last autumn, we have now developed a draft budget for 2026-27. This will go before our Budget Scrutiny Inquiry Task and Finish Group in mid-January. If you have a question you would like to be considered for discussion by the Committee about a specific aspect of our proposed budget, please email it to: budget.scrutiny@buckinghamshire.gov.uk before 12pm on 11 January 2026.

This is obviously unwelcome news and the further £2 million reduction from the forecast serves to place even greater pressure on our finances. 

Government have claimed that the “Core funding power” for Bucks has been INCREASED by 14.1%.  This is completely misleading.  The actual measure should be called “Core Spending Power” (CSP) which relates to the non-ringfenced money available to this council…. Including the INCREASES in Council Tax that the “Fair Funding” formula forces us to account for. 

The actual increase in CSP, including the rises in Council Tax for the 3-year settlement period is 8.1%.  The average across England is an increase of 15.1%. So Bucks, even with a 5% per annum council tax increase, only sees half the core spending power gain of the rest of England.  This figure does NOT account for inflation – so the reality is that the small CSP increase will largely be inflated away and yet the demand for services continues to rise.  Without the increases to council tax there would be an overall REDUCTION in CSP of approx. 5% – worth around £30m.

Government is claiming this is a 14.1% increase because, inexplicably, they have chosen to use LAST YEAR as their baseline comparison and not this current year!

The headline message is that Buckinghamshire residents will see increases in Council Tax and money will be sent to other parts of the country, overall Bucks will have £44.5 million less as a county. 

There is, however, some good news within our own budget.  There has been an increase in the expansion of our Council Tax base.  This has provided additional resources into the budget which means fewer cuts will need to be made than previously assumed. 

As a result, the budget proposals have been changed to ‘buy back’ some options, a number of which are relatively minor and non-resident focused but the key resident ones are….

Therefore, we will retain weekly frequency of bin collections, the increases in road and transport investment, the retention of all Household Recycling Centres and keeping public toilets open! 

Other Councils in the country are squeezing these areas and making swingeing cuts or changes to services.  Despite the targeted attack on rural county and unitarity authorities by the Government a history of strong, sound and prudent control of our budgets in Buckinghamshire has meant we can adjust to provide a balanced budget.  

The reality is that Government are also reducing grants and investment in other areas – such as the cancellation of the previously promised SEND school.  Plus, we also don’t yet know what the SEND reforms will result in.  The fact is that the funding provided is not sustainable over the long term.

I am sorry to be the bearer of such news but this is the reality every year when funding announcements are made.

Buckinghamshire housing plan.

The initial proposals for the new Buckinghamshire wide housing plan will be announced soon. With Government seeking 1.5 million homes to be built in this parliament it is inevitable that we will see large scale development in Bucks. Where these will be proposed is not yet clear but we will expect to take our chare within the ward. It is simply not possible to accommodate all of this in small sites or infill, there will inevitably be new larger developments. I have always said that the arbitrary figure announced within their manifesto would be impossible to deliver. It now seems that statistics are showing this to be the case. Current projections are that between 700 and 800,000 could be built. There may well be 1.5 million permissions given but finances and skilled workforce are just not there to enable delivery.

Finally.

As always, we attend almost every Parish Council meeting throughout the year, unless a meeting at Bucks council clashes, where we can be approached by residents or we welcome any communication by email at any time.

Once again, we wish you a very happy and prosperous 2026.

Kind regards, Chris Poll.

Councillor for Ivinghoe ward. 

Chairman of East Bucks Community Board

Tel: 01296 663737

Severe Weather Emergency Provision for anyone sleeping out on the streets

As the weather is exceptionally cold, if you see anyone sleeping out on the streets of Buckinghamshire, please contact StreetLink via https://www.streetlink.org.uk or phone 0300 500 0914, who will notify our dedicated Outreach workers.

If you see anyone you believe to be under the age of 18 and or are concerned about the health or welfare of anyone that you see sleeping rough please call 999.

A warm area will be available in the Buckinghamshire Council offices at Walton Street, Aylesbury, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe, or any of our libraries.

During office hours you can contact our housing teams on the following number: 01296 585168. Out of hours, please call: 0800 999 7677.

Vehicle of Interest

Vehicle of Interest
Good afternoon everyone,  

It has been brought to the Neighbourhood Teams attention of a vehicle acting suspiciously in Pitstone.

The vehicle was seen to be driving slowly looking into houses. This vehicle then returned on another occasion a short while later.

Officers are interested in speaking to the occupants of the following vehicle so if it is sighted please call 999 quoting reference 43250657042.

The vehicle is a Blue Volkswagen Tiguan with the registration of AV25 OKH. 

We remind residents to remain vigilant over the Christmas period and to report anything suspicious on 999 if happening now, or 101 to report a non-emergency. 

We wish all residents a Happy New Year,

The Wing Neighbourhood Policing Team

Revised bin collection dates for Christmas 2025

Buckinghamshire residents are being reminded to take note of changes to bin collections during the festive period and to recycle as much of the extra waste that accumulates at this time of year as possible.

Due to the bank holidays, bin collections will operate to a revised timetable. Please check the amended dates in the table below and ensure bins are out by 6:30am on the day of collection.

Normal DayRevised Day
Thursday 25 December 2025
(Christmas Day)		Saturday 27 December 2025
Friday 26 December 2025
(Boxing Day)		Monday 29 December 2025
Monday 29 December 2025Tuesday 30 December 2025
Tuesday 30 December 2025Wednesday 31 December 2025
Wednesday 31 December 2025Friday 2 January 2026
Thursday 1 January 2026
(New Year Bank Holiday)		Saturday 3 January 2026
Friday 2 January 2026Monday 5 January 2026
Monday 5 January 2026Tuesday 6 January 2026
Tuesday 6 January 2026Wednesday 7 January 2026
Wednesday 7 January 2026Thursday 8 January 2026
Thursday 8 January 2026Friday 9 January 2026
Friday 9 January 2026Saturday 10 January 2026

The garden waste collection service is currently suspended for winter and will resume from Monday 26 January 2026. Subscribers can dispose of real Christmas trees, wreaths, holly and mistletoe in their garden waste bin after Christmas – just remember to remove decorations and cut trees into smaller pieces.

Non-subscribers can recycle their real Christmas trees at their nearest Household Recycling Centre (HRC) or check for local charity collections. Please remove all decorations, lights, pots and stands before recycling.

Recycling centres will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. On all other days, they will operate usual winter opening hours. Check online before visiting to confirm times and avoid queues. A reminder that while Buckingham HRC is temporarily closed for essential drainage works, alternative arrangements are in place for impacted residents of North Bucks.

Ade Osibogun, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Waste, said:

“The festive season is a time for celebration, but it also brings a big increase in waste. By planning ahead and recycling as much as possible, we can all do our bit to reduce our environmental impact.

At a time of gift giving, often including toys, gadgets and appliances, as well as an abundance of fairy lights, I would also like to remind residents about how to correctly recycle small electricals and batteries. It’s really important to dispose of electricals separately and never put them in a bin as this can cause fires in collection vehicles and be a danger to our crews.

Luckily in Bucks we have lots of options for how you can safely recycle your electricals and keep their valuable components in use. 

Small electrical items – on top of your bin lid on collection day, or at all Household Recycling Centres 

Batteries – on top of your bin lid on collection day, at all Household Recycling Centres and most Supermarkets or shops which sell batteries 

Large electrical items – at all 10 Household Recycling Centres, or book a bulky waste collection via the council

Thank you to everyone for helping keep Buckinghamshire clean and green this Christmas.”

For more tips on reducing waste and having a more environmentally friendly Christmas, visit: www.recycleforbuckinghamshire.co.uk/christmas

Cheddington Road and Yardley Avenue Roadworks 11-18/12/25

Cheddington Road, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

11 December – 11 December

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: UK Power Networks

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: EC30084233095

Yardley Avenue, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

11 December – 18 December

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (priority working)

Description: SGN has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by SGN.

Responsibility for works: SGN

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: XW311W122431248-02041

Urgent Volunteering Appeal to join Rough Sleeping Outreach Service

We are in urgent need of volunteers to join our Rough Sleeping Outreach Service in Buckinghamshire.

Connection Support supports people sleeping rough to find safer accommodation and access the support they are entitled to. Volunteers accompany Outreach Support Workers for early morning outreach (2–3 hours a week, starting at 5am / 6am). No experience is needed and full training and expenses are provided.

Volunteer Poster Bucks OutreachDownload

Thank you for your support. 

Milena Dixon-Rajkovchevska (she/her)

Volunteers Co-ordinator (Buckinghamshire) and EDEI Champion

Neighbourhood policing priorities survey

Dear resident 

Please see the link to a very short survey that will help shape your local neighbourhood policing priorities for the early new year: Thames Valley Police Buckinghamshire LCU Neighbourhood Priorities January 2026- March 2026  – Fill in form

This survey is to assist your local neighbourhood policing team in understanding what issues are currently of most concern in the community and we are seeking to gather as many responses as possible. If you cannot find your area or are unsure, please feel free to ask by response of this message. Please also feel free to share this with family, friends and neighbours. 

Message Sent By
April Baldwin
(Police, Administrator, High Wycombe)

Do you kow anyone who will be on their own on Christmas Day?

Nonna’s in Tring High Street is opening between 10am and 1pm on Christmas Day as a community space.

They’d like to invite anyone who is spending Christmas on their own, or without their family, to go along for coffee, tea and cake with their family.

There will be no charge for this. However, if you are able and willing, you will be able to donate money to AgeUK.

If you have a neighbour who is on their own and of limited mobility, maybe you could consider offering them a lift to get to Nonna’s and home again.

Thank you from Nonnas.

Marsworth Road/Westfield Road junction gully cleaning 3/12/25

Marsworth Road, Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

03 December – 03 December

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Description: Empty gullies and catchpits/inpsection covers. Jet lines to clear. TM 3 way traffic lights |1673710 (DR – Blocked Drain)

Works location: AT JUNCTION WITH WESTFIELD ROAD

Additional description: A gully is a large pot covered by a metal grid, usually found at the edge of a road. We are responsible for the cleaning the 72,300 gullies on the public roads. Gullies located along A & B roads, and those in known flood areas are cleaned annually. All other gullies are cleaned every three years Private roads and parking areas are the responsibility of the land owner. Surface water and sewage systems are looked after by the water company.

Responsibility for works: Buckinghamshire Council

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: D40071089608

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