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The Housing Minister has ordered Buckinghamshire Council to speed up work on its new local plan.
In a letter to council leaders, Matthew Pennycook said the authority must publish a revised timetable by March, with a public consultation starting by July and submission of the plan by the end of 2026.
He warned delays could lead to more speculative development across the county.
Council launches consultation on Local Transport Plan 5
Buckinghamshire Council has launched a consultation on the draft Local Transport Plan 5 (LTP5).
New Roads Policing Unit Tasking Team
A new specialist Roads Policing Unit (RPU) Tasking Team will officially launch across the Thames Valley today, (16 February 2026), in a move aimed at strengthening action against the most harmful behaviours on the region’s roads.
Aylesbury Bids to Become UK’s First Town of Culture in 2028
Aylesbury has submitted its Expression of Interest to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028, unveiling an ambitious vision to celebrate the town’s historic importance, creative vitality and strong community spirit.
Calls for parking restrictions
Business owners have called on Buckinghamshire Council to take urgent action over parking problems they say are harming trade on a residential road.
Rogue traders jailed for duping vulnerable widow into unnecessary roofing work
Two unscrupulous traders who duped a vulnerable Buckinghamshire resident into carrying out unnecessary works to the roof of her property have been jailed.
Rail passengers warned of disruption
Chiltern Railways passengers are being warned of major disruption later this week.
Plans for new £7m supermarket in Weston Turville
Residents in Weston Turville are being asked for their views after Aldi revealed plans for a new supermarket in the village.
Hospice backs national campaign
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is backing a national campaign encouraging people to consider leaving gifts in their wills to help secure the future of hospice care.
