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• Aylesbury Town Council demands urgent transfer of neglected sports facilities

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• Council launches new Growth Fund to boost the county's economy

  Local organisations with ambitious, investment-ready projects are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to help grow the county’s economy.

• Support for Buckinghamshire households that use heating oil

  Buckinghamshire Council has responded to the Government’s recent announcement of financial support for low-income households who use heating oil, with council leader Steven Broadbent calling for further clarity on how the scheme will operate locally.

• Ward councillor announces party switch

  A councillor on Buckinghamshire Council has switched political allegiance, moving from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives.

• Lead Environmental Regulator for East West Rail

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• Bucks MP criticises Fire Authority's future plans for cutbacks in Parliament

  Midbucks Tory MP Greg Smith's comments follow proposals which would see two Bucks fire stations close alongside the additional removal of six local on-call fire engines.