Author: Laurie Eagling

New survey launched to unlock tree planting opportunities across Buckinghamshire ​

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting expressions of interest from those with land and large gardens available for tree planting, to help realise the ambition of the Bucks Tree Mission, which aims to plant over half a million trees by 2031 – one for every resident living in Buckinghamshire.

Almost half of the target has already been achieved, with 257,000 trees predominantly planted in new woodland created on council-owned land. Now, residents, business owners, public organisations, community groups, farmers and landowners are being invited to support the mission by taking part in a short survey. The survey aims to identify what support would be needed to unlock more tree planting opportunities across the county.

Anyone with land potentially suitable for tree planting is encouraged to complete a short, multiple-choice questionnaire that takes no more than three minutes to complete.

Participants can also sign-up to receive further information about future funding opportunities and tree giveaways, as well as planting and maintenance advice and guidance on which species are best suited to their location.

Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Waste, Ade Osibogun, said:

“As well as contributing to improved air quality and environmental sustainability, trees provide a wide range of ecosystem benefits, including habitat creation, biodiversity enhancement, flood mitigation, and improved access to green space for our communities.

“We plant trees with funding and support from the Forestry Commission, Forestry England and the Woodland Trust, and I’m delighted to share that later this year we will be piloting a tree giveaway. Two packs will be available to landowners: one designed for building or gapping-up hedgerows, and a smaller pack aimed at parish councils, environmental groups, or for use in field margins or to establish a shelter belt.

“I’d encourage anybody interested in planting trees on their own land to take part in the survey, so we can better understand how to support tree planting across the county and move closer to achieving the ambitions of the Bucks Tree Mission.”

Any enquiries relating to the project should be emailed to BucksTreeMission@buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Speed cushions on Marsworth Road

Update from Buckinghamshire Council:

We are writing to provide an update regarding the carriageway resurfacing works recently completed by Buckinghamshire Highways on Marsworth Road, Pitstone.

Unfortunately, due to a supply issue with the speed cushions, we were unable to install them while the road was closed for the resurfacing works. As a result, we will need to return to site to complete the installation.

The works are currently planned to take place from Tuesday 24th February to Friday 28th February, using a road closure in operation overnight between 19:00 and 07:00.

Letters will be delivered to properties within the extents of the works, and advance warning signs on site will be updated to confirm the dates and duration of the works.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Pitstone House of Worship, at Pitstone Pavilion on the last Friday of each month

7.30pm Last Friday of the Month

An opportunity for Christians of any denomination or none, 

to meet together with no other agenda than to worship 

King Jesus 

For more info please contact Brian and Vanessa on 07863295103

Care for elderly and vulnerable neighbours

Dear Residents,

Due to the cost of living crisis, please can we all be extra vigilant when it comes to our elderly and vulnerable neighbours. There is a lot of uncertainty and unrest at the moment.

If you notice that you have not seen one of your neighbours recently, their lights have not been on or they have not been going about their daily activities as they normally do and you are just generally concerned, please call us on 101 and we will conduct a welfare visit.

It is more important than ever at the moment that we look after each other.

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

PCSO C9953 Megan Dean

Wing And District Neighbourhood Policing Team

Aylesbury Vale LPA

Thames Valley Police

Do you use the alaphabet snake & hopscotch?

The alphabet snake and hopscotch markings by the Windsor Road play area sit on land owned by Buckinghamshire Council (BC). The parish council requested they consider repainting them, as the markings are wearing away. Sadly, BC advise that they only intend to maintain this land and open space and won’t be updating the alphabet snake or hopscotch.

They will also be removing the post and rail fence, as this no longer serves a purpose.

BC have indicated that they would grant permission to the parish council to repaint the snake and hopscotch facilities if the PPC fund & manage.

Before we seek quotations or consider options, could you please spare us a minute to let us know whether your children enjoy the alphabet snake and/or hopscotch so that we can determine the level of local use and support for the facilities.

Thank you.

Wash, wipe and spray to help keep Covid-19 at bay


Message from Buckinghamshire Council:

Residents are kindly reminded to please wash, wipe or spray bin handles with disinfectant before and after collection to help stop the spread of Coronavirus in Buckinghamshire.  There’s lots of things you can do to help prevent the spread of the virus, including; 

  • washing your hands before and after putting your bins out for collection
  • double bagging used tissues (and waiting 72 hours) before throwing them away.

For more information and top tips on keeping yourself, your neighbours and our collection crews safe, take a look at the Covid-19 guidance for recycling and waste services.

Buckinghamshire Council consultation on school transport policy

Buckinghamshire Council’s consultation on the proposed home to school transport policy for 2021/22 is drawing to its close on 7 December, so it’s the last chance for people to give the council their views.

Any changes made as a result of the consultation would take effect from April 2021 for the next academic year starting in September 2021. Of special note are the proposed options for changing the way transport is arranged for eligible post-16 students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)to travel to their school, college or learning provider from September 2021. This applies to eligible SEND students aged 16-18 and students aged 19 who are continuing on a course started before their 19th birthday.

You can find all the information and take part in the consultation at yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/schools/htst-2021-consultation

Anita Cranmer, Buckinghamshire Council Cabinet Member for Education & Skills, said: “It’s crucial families can make informed choices about their educational transport so that all students arrive at school ready to learn.

“This consultation will help to shape the new home to school transport policy for the next academic year so I’d ask anyone with an interest in our school transport policy to take a look at the online consultation. 

“Whether you have just become aware, or have already been considering taking part, please note that the consultation is closing very soon, on Monday 7 December – we do want to hear your views.”

yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/schools/htst-2021-consultation

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