Archive February 2009

Refuse and recycling collections hit by snow - update at 5pm on 2 February

If you are a resident in the district and your refuse and recycling was due to be collected today but has not been, please leave your bin and containers out as it may be possible to collect them tomorrow (3 February).

02/02/09

Refuse and recycling crews go ahead today - 3 February

AVDC’s refuse and recycling crews are back on the road today. There may be some side roads or pavements which are too icy but the crews will make every effort to collect both refuse and recycling from as many homes as possible.

03/02/09

Feast of fun for February half-term break

Youngsters in Aylesbury Vale are gearing up for a week of fun activities over the half-term holiday.

03/02/09

Update on council services disrupted due to adverse weather conditions - 6 February

Due to the severe snowy weather throughout the district, there have been disruptions to some council services on Friday 6 February.

05/02/09

Refuse and recycling collection cancelled - Thursday 5 February

Today's rounds have been cancelled. The council apologises for any inconvenience this causes.

05/02/09

AVDC gears up for more cold weather

The weather forecast for the weekend and Monday predicts very cold temperatures which could cause further disruption to services.

06/02/09

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Lowest council tax rise for years

Aylesbury Vale District Council has approved its lowest increase in council tax for 10 years.

09/02/09

Pitch closed due to bad weather

The astro-turf pitch at Meadowcroft in Aylesbury was closed today (9 February) due to icy conditions.

09/02/09

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Search for unsung heroes launched

Aylesbury Vale District Council has launched its annual search for the district’s unsung heroes.

11/02/09

Bridging the generation gap

An exciting new project designed to bridge the generation gap between young and older people gets underway in Aylesbury Vale this month.

16/02/09

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Warner Estate signs Waitrose to Waterside Shopping in Aylesbury

Warner Estate has reached an agreement with Waitrose for them to become the food store anchor for its proposed Waterside Shopping scheme in Aylesbury.

17/02/09

Operator chosen for Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is set to manage the new Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, which is due to open in 2010.

18/02/09

New conservation areas proposed for Maids Moreton

Aylesbury Vale District Council is taking steps to help preserve the character and historic features of Maids Moreton.

19/02/09

Girls encouraged to get active

New fitness classes are being introduced at Aqua Vale in Aylesbury to give young people the opportunity to get fit and have fun at the same time.

23/02/09