Note that this listing is for information, HVRA are not necessarily involved in each event shown here.
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…)
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…)
The much-anticipated Parliamentary debate on the proposed HS2 rail scheme went ahead on 13 October – all be it, a bit late! (more…)
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.
The Thames Valley Police Hughenden Neighbourhood Action Group has published its October Newsletter with updates on local policing issues.
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.
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).
Wycombe District Council are holding a Planning Consultation that runs until Friday 14th October. This gives residents an opportunity to learn about and respond to the Council’s latest proposals including further regeneration of the town centre. Full details are on WDC’s website here.
Apparently some Neighbourhood Watch groups are circulating details about a scam where someone claiming to be from BT calls and threatens to cut you off if you do not settle an unpaid bill there and then by giving them your credit card details. The details are in this document. It’s a real scam apparently, and it’s your credit card details that they’re after. BT have information about it on their website and it is covered by internet ‘scam-buster’ sites such as Hoax Slayer. Be vigilant!
Do you or someone you know go to a Day Centre in Buckinghamshire? Bucks County Council have asked us to publicise the fact that they are holdig a series of ‘drop in’ sessions about their plans and designs for new ‘Day Opportunity Centres’ across the county. Full details in this poster.
