February

This is the monthly archive of our news articles for February.

Cash awarded to local community groups

Six community groups are to benefit from cash windfalls to help them realise their ambitions, thanks to grant assistance from Aylesbury Vale’s Community Chest fund. These latest awards bring the total number of organisations supported by th...

04/02/08

Local groups benefit from council grants

Community groups are to benefit from almost £35,000 in grants awarded by Aylesbury Vale District Council. Under the council’s popular project grant scheme to provide funding to help improve people’s lives, five local groups who ...

07/02/08

Council approves budget

Aylesbury Vale District Council’s budget for 2008/9 was approved at a council meeting last night (6 February). The agreed budget will result in a four per cent increase on council tax for the next financial year – a rise of just nine ...

08/02/08

Free funding advice for local groups

Voluntary and community groups, parish councils and social enterprises across Aylesbury Vale have the chance to find out how they can apply for funding for local projects. The Buckinghamshire Funding Group, of which AVDC is a member, is holding a...

18/02/08

New conservation area recommended for Akeley

A new conservation area is being recommended for one of Aylesbury Vale’s most historic villages. At a meeting of Aylesbury Vale District Council’s cabinet last night (12 February), councillors gave their backing to proposals to create...

18/02/08

Nominate your Volunteer of the Year

Nominations are being sought for Aylesbury Vale District Council’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year award. Over the next few weeks, AVDC is asking local residents to nominate someone who has given their time and energy – on a volunta...

18/02/08

Athletes and businesses handed head start

Talented athletes and small businesses in Aylesbury Vale are being encouraged to make the most of opportunities arising from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Aylesbury Vale District Council and partner organisations are offering grants and ...

18/02/08

Work starts to improve Aylesbury playcentre

A major refurbishment project is underway at the popular Jonathan Page Playcentre in Aylesbury. Works are being carried out to upgrade and improve facilities at the playcentre following its designation as a Sure Start Children’s Centre. Th...

18/02/08

Southern growth arc - not a done deal

AVDC’s cabinet last night re-emphasised that all the options for delivering the targets set by government for housing growth around Aylesbury are being considered. The cabinet was responding to views expressed by local people, that the sout...

18/02/08

Buckingham Centre holds fun day for public

The Buckingham Centre is holding a fun day of events to help local residents find out more about its services. A host of activities for the whole family are talking place at the customer information centre in Verney Close during the showcase even...

18/02/08

Artists’ showcase at the King’s Head

This week The King’s Head in Aylesbury plays host to an Art and Business Fair, to kick off a season of partnerships between artists and businesses across the county of Buckinghamshire. On Thursday 21 February, The King’s Head will be ...

20/02/08

Eyes turn to County Hall’s falcons

People in Aylesbury will get the chance to see a pair of peregrine falcons thanks to the help of local wildlife experts. A special wooden platform has been installed high up on the front of the County Hall tower block overlooking Walton Street to...

20/02/08