Monthly Archives: November 2011

NW Chilterns Local Area Forum

Click the link to view this bulletin from the NW Chilterns Local Area Forum which gives you the latest news from Locality Services about community projects and initiatives in the Bledlow-cum-Saunderton, Ellesborough, Longwick-cum-Ilmer, Great and Little Hampden, Great and Little Kimble, Princes Risborough Town, Lacey Green, Bradenham and Hughenden…..

Festive Police ‘Have Your Say’

The next ‘Have Your Say’ Neighbourhood Police Officers’ surgery will be at Sir William Ramsey School, Rose Avenue, Hazlemere from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 10th December 2011. The Hazlemere Neighbourhood Policing Team invite you to drop in for coffee and mince pies and to discuss any concerns you may have regarding local policing. Trading Standards and Neighbourhood Watch will also be there.

November Issue of Hughenden News

The November issue of The Hughenden News has been printed and is being distributed to all members of the Residents Association.  A big thank you to all contributors and advertisers and especially to Janet and Angus Idle for their stalwart efforts during Janet’s difficult wait for a hip replacement.

Attempted robbery at Co-op in Walter’s Ash

Two men entered the Co-op store in Main Road, Walter’s Ash, at about 9.45pm on 31 October, threatened staff with a knife and forced them to open the till and hand over money.

The men then assaulted the manager of the shop when they were told that there was no money in the shop, punching him in the face, before leaving the shop.

The men were seen getting into a white vehicle and left the scene in the direction of Lacey Green. The men were both white and were wearing grey tops and black bottoms.

Anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police via the 24-hour enquiry line on 0845 8 505 505. Alternatively, you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111

Select committee thinks there is a good case for HS2, but……

The transport select committee has signalled its support for the Government’s HS2 high-speed rail project – as long as it does not drain money from the rest of the rail network.  Mrs Ellman, chairperson of the committee added: “Investment in HS2 must not lead to reduced investment in the ‘classic’ rail network. We are concerned that the Government is developing separate strategies for rail and aviation, with HS2 separate from both. We call again for the publication of a comprehensive transport strategy.” Continue reading