Hughenden Valley Residents Association

News items

Note that this listing is for information, HVRA are not necessarily involved in each event shown here.

  • Social Prescribing

    At our last HVRA meeting Anne Smart, who is the lead for Hughenden Lunches & Socials, spoke about Social Prescribers as she wished to pursue this non-medical provision. They provide a free and confidential service that can support people to find better ways to manage their health and wellbeing, e.g., with finances, living independently, mental wellbeing and to be more socially connected.

    You will be pleased to know that this service will be available for patients of the local surgeries as stated on their flyer as follows:

    Starting from 3rd August, COME TO THE TALKING CAFÉ –  HUGHENDEN VILLAGE COFFEE SHOP, HP14 4NX, 

    The first Monday of every month from 1- 3 pm for patients of Surgeries at Hughenden Valley, John Hampden, 

    Rectory Meadow, Prospect House and Amersham Health Centre.  

    I have been in touch with Louise Jones, Shop Manager, and she would appreciate the flyer and this Notice to be passed on, if you can, to as many residents in your road or patch as possible.

    With many thanks

    Kind regards

    Rosemary  
    Secretary – HVRA
    01494 562752

  • Bucks Council – Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation


    Buckinghamshire Council is preparing a new Local Plan to guide where and how development should take place across Buckinghamshire up to 2045.
    The Council has now reached the Regulation 19 (Publication) stage of plan preparation and is inviting representations on the Proposed Submission draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire.
    This is the final statutory consultation stage before the Plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate.
    The Proposed Submission draft Local Plan for Buckinghamshire sets out the Council’s strategy for delivering homes, employment, infrastructure and community facilities across the county to 2045. It also establishes the planning policies that will be used to manage and guide future development proposals.
    The Plan, Policies Map, supporting evidence base documents and information on how to make a representation are available on the Council’s Regulation 19 consultation webpage at www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/local-plan.
    The consultation period runs from Thursday 23 July 2026 until 11:59pm on Sunday 6 September 2026.
    Representations should focus on whether the Plan has been prepared in accordance with the relevant legal requirements and whether it is sound.

  • Buckinghamshire Council launched its new five year Corporate Plan

    From the Council press release Buckinghamshire Council five-year plan for residents:

    “The plan is designed to guide the council’s priorities, decisions and investment over the next five years. It sets out a clear vision for the future of Buckinghamshire and will be used to shape how council services are designed, delivered and improved, helping to make sure resources are focused on the issues that matter most to residents.“

    …

    “Opportunity and aspiration for all – helping residents gain skills, access education, find employment and achieve their ambitions.

    Shaping great places – supporting sustainable growth and ensuring towns and villages remain attractive and well connected.

    Thriving communities – helping communities become healthier, safer and more resilient.

    Supporting the most vulnerable – providing high-quality care and early support for those who need it most.

    Quality and value – delivering efficient, trusted services and making the best use of public money.

    Residents will be able to track the Council’s progress through regular public updates and an annual report.”

    To read the corporate plan in full, visit corporate plan and priorities.

  • Stay safe during the hot weather

    A red heat-health alert has been issued for Buckinghamshire, this is currently in place until 11:59pm Thursday 25 June 2026.

    Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, young children and those with long-term health conditions are at greater risk. We’ve pulled together practical advice on staying safe in the heat, recognising the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and looking out for people who may need extra support.

    Healthwatchbucks stay safe during the hot weather

  • The Planning Process

    I am passing on this Petition from the Beaconsfield Society that seeks to restore visibility of the comments members of the public make regarding planning applications. 

    Until a year or so ago, Bucks Council, like the majority of LAs up and down the country,  allowed all comments to appear on the planning portal but due to one data breach they decided to stop this visibility.  Although you can still comment on an application, you have no idea that it has been received as has happened when I comment on behalf of the HVRA on a contentious planning application.

    As time is of the essence, would you please, if you can, pass my message as well as the petition below on to as many residents in your road or patch as possible in case they may wish to sign it.

    With many thanks

    Kind regards

    Rosemary
    Secretary – HVRA

    Dear Dennis,

    Please sign this petition to restore visibility of comments submitted on planning applications 
     
    A couple of years ago Bucks Council took the decision to hide from the public the comments submitted on planning applications, unlike many other Councils. They took this retrograde step without consultation or a vote. 
     
    You can sign a petition to Bucks Council here, to restore public visibility of planning comments:

    ePetition – Allow Public Planning Comments to be viewed by all – Modern Council
    buckinghamshire.moderngov.co.uk
     
    The deadline is 23rd June. It takes just a couple of minutes. 
     
    Thank you and best wishesThe Beaconsfield Society Could you help us organise local events? 

    We’re looking for new volunteers to join our friendly team to arrange events in Beaconsfield. Do get in touch on thebecsoc@gmail.com to find out more if you might be able to help!

    Would you like to support The Beaconsfield Society? If you’re not already a member, please join today!We are run entirely by volunteers and funded through membership and grants. It’s only £10 a year to become an individual member, or £20 a year for household membership.

    https://www.beaconsfieldnow.org.uk/membership/become-a-member/

    Thanks for your support!

  • High Wycombe Society AGM and talk by Chiltern Railways

    Join us for our (short) AGM on Wednesday 17th June to elect our officers for the coming year and hear the latest news of Chiltern Railways from Martin Howard. 

    After the meeting, there are refreshments and another opportunity to view the three albums of the Rye Protection Society spanning from the 1800s to 1964. 

    Thank you to everyone who has renewed their membership for 2026 at the new rate. Renewals are ahead of where they were at this time last year. For those who still have to pay, it would ease administration if you could make your payment by the end of June. https://www.highwycombesociety.org.uk/join/#gsc.tab=0

  • HVRA Subscriptions 2026-7

    Residents are reminded that the annual sub has now been raised to £8 per household and is due to be collected from 1st July. You can pay your road rep (the back pages of Hughenden News contain a list of road reps), or via bank transfer into the HVRA’s Lloyds Account as follows:-

    Account Name: Hughenden Valley Residents Association

    Account No: 25967260       Sort Code: 30 99 55       Business Account

    Residents should identify their house number/house name, road and surname in the 18-character reference section when paying on-line. 

    For example:  90TreesRdSmith

    Just in case you are wondering what HVRA does thru the year, apart from the magazine Hughenden News that is issued 3 times a year, there are numerous things that the Executive Committee and Officers very busy throughout the year, such as:

    • Represent residents on planning issues affecting the community
    • Helping residents with planning issues that affect them
    • Liaising with the Parish Council and County Councillors on local matters
    • Carrying out Speedwatch sessions in the locality and liaising with Thames Valley Police
    • Applying to lower the speed limit from 50 – 40mph on Cryers Hill
    • Reporting of Bucks Council and Hughenden Parish Council grass and hedge cutting where failing
    • Monitoring and raising cases of highways issues
    • Beautifying the village with flowers in the large steel planters
    • Working for the community on watercourse, drainage and sewage issues
    • Partaking in Chiltern Society and chalk stream projects
    • Organising events for residents such as the annual Potter Cup Quiz and the Summer Family Picnic
    • Plus events for our senior residents such as the Seniors Autumn Afternoon Tea and providing Christmas Gift Bags on alternate years.
    • Also, HVRA Road Reps can act as a conduit by passing on the concerns of their residents to the Executive Committee for help and advice.

  • Road Safety Data – Thames Valley Police

    We would now like to share our next Quarterly reports of road safety statistics with you. This is Quarter 4, October – December 2025

    We prioritise enforcement and education for drink and drug driving, the non wearing of seatbelts, excessive speed, careless driving and driving whilst distracted.

    Community Speedwatch is an educational scheme run by our local volunteers.

    The figures for the Mobile Camera enforcement are from our dedicated Safer roads police staff and the Fixed penalty notices are from any Officer on patrol dealing with a motorist.

    Click to access police-traffic-stats-202512.pdf

    Joint Operation Unit – Safer Roads, Traffic Management, TVP

  • HVRA magazine

    Contributions are invited (articles &/or photographs) for the Summer edition of Hughenden News.  We welcome articles on almost any topic related to life in Hughenden Valley, Bryants Bottom & Cryers Hill, and a bit wider afield! So if you run a club or society, have attended or are planning an event, or think that there is a topic that should be brought to a wider audience then do get writing.

    We would like to hear your stories about village life, growing up in the village, are you “valley born” or “just arrived”, & do you have any photos to share – ancient or modern? We can help you develop the text.

    Please send material, by 15th June, to magazine@hughendenresidents.org . Also use that address if you have any questions.

    Please provide photographs & graphics as separate files to the text.

    Finally, some previous editions of the magazine are available on-line at https://hughendenresidents.org/magazine/

  • HVRA AGM

    Agenda & Draft minutes from last year’s meeting are available at https://hughendenresidents.org/docs/documents-agm-papers/