Archive October 2011

The major refurbishment of Aylesbury’s Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre is set to get underway – an exciting revamp which will see current facilities upgraded and new ones introduced.

03/10/11

People living in some parts of Buckingham and Winslow are helping us test out the new ‘all-in-one’ recycling bin.

05/10/11

Don't get caught out this year.

05/10/11

Aylesbury Vale District Council apologies to Winslow residents awaiting the arrival of new recycling bins.

06/10/11

Extending Wendover Woods, providing a wetland park of regional significance and further improving Aylesbury’s Vale Park are amongst projects set to be delivered as part of a new strategy for ‘green infrastructure’ in Aylesbury Vale.

10/10/11

To mark 60 years of the Queen's reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.

12/10/11

The council’s refuse collection service is currently experiencing some delays.

12/10/11

Traders and shoppers in Winslow will welcome the news that parking is to remain free in the town’s Greyhound Lane car park, following an agreement reached with the town council.

14/10/11

Aylesbury is officially one of the best nightspots in the UK – that’s the verdict of independent inspectors judging which towns and cities are awarded the prestigious Purple Flag.

14/10/11

A raft of ‘green measures’ have helped Aylesbury Vale District Council slash its greenhouse emissions by more than six per cent during the last financial year.

14/10/11

Shoppers in Aylesbury can take full advantage of late-night shopping hours this Christmas.

18/10/11

Families need not be bored during the October half-term in Aylesbury Vale.

18/10/11

A sod-cutting ceremony has marked the official start of work on the £6.45 million refurbishment of Aylesbury’s Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre.

19/10/11

Members of Aylesbury Vale District Council have agreed to freeze their allowances for the second year running – despite a recommendation for a rise from an independent panel.

21/10/11

Taxi licensing checks have seen an Aylesbury private hire driver and operator ordered to pay more than £3,000 by magistrates.

21/10/11

You can now use your smart phone to check bin collections and what’s happening at council meetings.

25/10/11

Aylesbury Vale District Council is offering free parking in its Buckingham, Winslow and Wendover car parks on selected Saturdays this December.

27/10/11

An unlicensed private hire driver from Luton has been prosecuted by Aylesbury Vale District Council.

27/10/11

The King and Queen in Wendover has been crowned the overall winner in Aylesbury Vale District Council’s Village Pub of the Year awards.

28/10/11

The Court of Appeal has found in Aylesbury Vale District Council’s favour in a legal action over unauthorised extensions to a property in Aston Clinton.

28/10/11

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra will make a special visit to the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Tuesday 8 November.

31/10/11

Trustees' Week 2011 is the second annual celebration of trusteeship, to highlight the great work that trustees do.

31/10/11