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Archive August 2008

Image of Seven local organisations received funding in the latest round of project grants awarded by AVDC - Click here to view this item

Grants awarded to community groups

Almost £25,000 has been approved to support community and voluntary activities across Aylesbury Vale.

04/08/08

Image of Recycling containers are available for cans and plastic, paper and glass. - Click here to view this item

Special offer for recyclers

For a limited time, the council is offering residents free recycling containers, with free delivery.

08/08/08

Image of Councillor Netta Glover and Oliver Wright open the new play area - Click here to view this item

Children celebrate official opening of new play area

A new £40,000 play area in Aylesbury has been officially opened.

11/08/08

Image of The new theatre is due to open in early 2010 - Click here to view this item

Winner announced in theatre naming competition

One lucky winner has emerged in the competition to name the new theatre being built in Aylesbury.

11/08/08

Image of Work has already taken place to improve the look of the town centre - Click here to view this item

Town centre set for makeover

Aylesbury town centre is set to benefit from a makeover by local organisations.

11/08/08

Image of Taster sessions of Olympic sports will be offered - Click here to view this item

Free sporting fun for youngsters

With the Beijing Olympic Games now in full swing, Aylesbury Vale District Council is offering children and young people an opportunity to take part in a sporting showcase day.

12/08/08

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Alcohol controls come into force

New powers to help control anti-social drinking in Aylesbury have come into force.

14/08/08

Image of Canvassers will be visting non-responding households later this year - Click here to view this item

Save your vote and save your money

Letters to more than 71,000 homes across Aylesbury Vale will be arriving over the Bank Holiday weekend as AVDC begins its annual canvass of electors.

15/08/08

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It’s show time for district council

Information about council services in Aylesbury Vale will be on offer at this year’s Bucks County Show on 28 August.

18/08/08

Image of AVDC is proposing to plant around 50 large trees in Aylesbury and Buckingham - Click here to view this item

Where would you plant new trees?

An annual tree planting programme will help bring autumn colour to Aylesbury and Buckingham.

19/08/08

Image of The DPPOs give police officers and PCSOs the authority to ask people to stop drinking alcohol - Click here to view this item

Council gets tough with unruly drinkers

More ‘alcohol control zones’ look set to be introduced in Aylesbury Vale to prevent nuisance drinking in public places.

22/08/08

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Historic town reviews its conservation area

More of Winslow may be included in the town’s conservation area under new plans from Aylesbury Vale District Council.

27/08/08

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Development agreement signed for Waterside Scheme

A major step forward has been taken towards delivering the multi-million pound Waterside Shopping proposal with the signing of the development agreement between Warner Estate and Aylesbury Vale District Council.

28/08/08