According to Jerry Marshall, the chairman of AGAHST (Action Groups Against High Speed Two) this is make or break time in the fight against the HS2 project. Now that Justine Greening has replaced Philip Hammond at the Ministry of Transport a new push is under way to encourage opponents of the scheme to email their MP and the new minister. To encourage the process a new web site www.highspeedrail.org.uk has been developed to make the process much simpler. (more…)
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New Anti HS2 Web Site
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Crime Prevention Event 22 October
This is a reminder that the next in the sequence of popular town centre Crime Prevention Events, (more…)
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Christmas Bazaar 19 November
Hughenden Valley Residents Association are organizing two tombolas at the Village Hall Christmas Bazaar, (more…)
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DNA Security Identifier
With the extending hours of darkness, there is always an increase in burglaries and particularly so after the clocks go back at the end of October. So, extra care is needed to prevent these crimes.
Wycombe District Neighbourhood Watch Association (WDNHWA) would like to make you aware of the technology of Selecta DNA. (more…)
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Photovoltaic Solar Panels & Planning Permission
If you install an electricity-generating technology from a renewable or low-carbon source such as solar photovoltaic panels, the government’s Feed-In Tariff Scheme (FIT) could mean you receive money from your energy supplier. (more…)
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HS2 Commons Debate
The much-anticipated Parliamentary debate on the proposed HS2 rail scheme went ahead on 13 October – all be it, a bit late! (more…) -
Permitted Development Rights
The HVRA Planning Sub-Committee has sent details of a useful tool on the Government’s Planning Portal. The ‘The Planning Portal’ allows you to click on possible home improvements on the interactive house to see what does and does not require planning permission. Hughenden Valley is within an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” (AONB), often referred to in the portal as a “designated area” and there are several instances within the portal where you will need to take note of the special requirements. The Wycombe District Council website also has information and guidance.
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NAG October Newsletter
The Thames Valley Police Hughenden Neighbourhood Action Group has published its October Newsletter with updates on local policing issues.
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Neighbourhood Policing – ‘Have Your Say’
The next ‘Have Your Say’ Neighbourhood Police Officers’ surgery will be at the Georges Hill shops in Widmer End from 4pm to 5.30pm on Tuesday 25th October 2011. This is an opportunity to speak to our local Neighbourhood Police Officers and discuss any concerns you may have regarding local policing.
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Hampden Concert Sun 23rd Oct
St. Mary Magdalene Church at Great Hampden are holding a concert in aid of the Church Fabric Fund on Sunday 23rd October 2011 starting at 7.30pm. Professional musicians and students from the Royal Academy of Music will perform works by Telemann, Ravel, Berstein and the ‘Eight Seasons’ by Vivaldi and Piazzolla. Tickets are £10 (£5 for aged 16 and under) and are available from 27th September from the premises of David Shuttle (Princes Risborough), Elizabeth Wintgens (Great Missenden) and Wyngard-Wright & Ellis (Prestwood), and from Hilary Reid (telephone 01494 488611).
