Democracy and Local Affairs

Buckinghamshire becomes part of new system to improve local health and care

16 June 2017

Democracy and Local Affairs, Health and Social Care

Leaders across the health and social care system in Buckinghamshire have welcomed today’s announcement from NHS England that Buckinghamshire will be part of the first wave of Accountable Care Systems being created around the country to deliver improvements to local health and care.

Company director jailed for fraudulent trading

13 June 2017

Business, Democracy and Local Affairs, Emergency Service & Military

A roofing company director has been jailed for 27 months for fraudulent trading in several communities across Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire stands with victims of London terror attack

5 June 2017

Democracy and Local Affairs, Emergency Service & Military

Flags at County Hall in Aylesbury were flying at half mast today (Monday June 5) as a mark of respect to those caught up in Saturday evening's terror attack at London Bridge and Borough Market.

National recognition after council increases income from property

24 May 2017

Democracy and Local Affairs

Buckinghamshire County Council’s commercial approach to the property market, which brings in millions of pounds to fund vital services, has been recognised after it made it through to the final of a prestigious national award.

Warning on new tobacco laws

22 May 2017

Business, Democracy and Local Affairs, Fundraising and Trading, Health and Social Care

Trading Standards are reminding retailers about new laws on tobacco and vaping that came into force from Saturday (May 20).

New Chairman unveils her vision for the year ahead

18 May 2017

Democracy and Local Affairs

The new Chairman of Buckinghamshire County Council is Patricia Birchley, who began her term of office today (Thursday 18 May). She received the chain of office from retiring Chairman Val Letheren.

Newly elected County Council swings into action

18 May 2017

Democracy and Local Affairs

The 49 newly-elected members of Buckinghamshire County Council set to work today (Thursday May 18) at the first meeting of their four-year administration.