At a recent workshop for local residents, the following were identified as local priorities for action and improvement:
• Evening bus services and access to leisure facilities to be improved.
• Improved support for carers
• Flood Mitigation
• Address Buckingham Hospital service reduction
• Promote Local Shopping Facilities where they exist
• Insufficient Public Transport in Rural areas
• Roads and pavements should be repaired to an acceptable standard
• Speeding on roads throughout the area
• Restrict Heavy Goods Vehicles from inappropriate roads
• Improved winter gritting and maintenance
• Make Brownfield Sites a priority over Green Sites for development
• Planning should consider the characteristics of a particular area.
• Higher Police visibility in rural areas
• Review affordable social housing policies. Encourage affordable houses over flats.
. Provide more affordable housing
• Provide Broadband internet to those areas where it is not available.
• Improved funding for village activity centres (Halls Churches etc.)
• Footpath and Street Lighting should be appropriate and maintained
• Access to Green Infrastructure
Do you agree with this list ? As your District Councillor I am always interested in what your priorities are. Please comment...
Claydon House
Claydon House Gardens
Friday 16 September 2011
Meet your local District Councillor 15th Oct
All the District Councillors for the Buckingham area, including myself, will be holding an open meeting for local residents in Buckingham Community Centre from 10.30 - 12.00 am.
Do pop in for a free cup of coffee and a chat.
Do pop in for a free cup of coffee and a chat.
News from our local PCSOs
Please note the Have Your Say at Steeple Claydon Library on 20th Sept at 2.30 - 5pm
Speeding
Speed enforcement commenced in the area on 24 August in Main Street, Padbury, (07:45-09:20). 3 fixed penalty notices were issued, 38, 39 and 42 mph.
One further motorist was given advice for driving at 35 mph.
Local crime
Again, total reported crime is down; by 4 incidents in the 3 month period ending July
2011 compared to July 2010. Serious acquisitive crime, which relates to offences
such as burglary and robbery as well as motor vehicle theft , is up by 4 incidents.
Again, most of the increase is theft from vehicles. Therefore, the Neighbourhood
teams are continuing Operation Aim until Christmas which provides patrols to the
beauty spot car parks to disrupt criminal activity. This operation will still include the successful Clear Car campaign in a bid to continuously educate drivers and their families about the removal of valuable items from vehicles when unattended.
Serious violent crime remains at zero.
Criminal damage is down by 4 incidents with a slight increase in public order offences. Non-dwelling burglaries have again decreased compared to this time last year.
Have your say
Come and meet your Neighbourhood team to discuss any issues you may have. The next
opportunities are: Henry’s in Winslow High Street on 27/9/11, Whitchurch Surgery on
29/9/11 (both 1000-1200) and Steeple Claydon Library on 20/9/11 at 1430-1700.
ASB
Reports of anti-social behaviour problems occurring in Winslow.
It is believed that groups of young people have been drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs at these locations on a regular basis due to the litter and
paraphernalia left behind. It is also believed that similar activity has been occurring at the Steeple Claydon recreation ground. Extra police patrols have been carried out at all these locations over the past weeks and as a result two young people have been dealt with by Police of drug offences.
Buckingham South NHPT will be liaising with Addiction workers to carry out joint agency patrols aimed at engaging with all groups of young people in these communities and with a view to educating them about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and discouraging anti-social behaviour.
Countryside crime
Thames Valley Police attended the Bucks County Show on 1 September. The Force tractor was on display and drew large numbers of farmers and landowners again, who were interested in crime prevention ideas to disrupt the theft of farm plant and machinery. The Thames Valley Horsewatch trade stand moved from its usual location in the police area to a central position amongst the horse show rings which improved footfall immensely. A lot of interest was shown for tack marking. A Countrywatch stand was erected in the National Farmers Union trade stand which enabled officers to
talk about the benefits of the scheme to NFU visitors.
The new Aylesbury Vale Dog Watch scheme was launched. Details of the scheme were also held at all these trade stands. Aylesbury Vale District Council Community Safety team also promoted the scheme.
Speeding
Speed enforcement commenced in the area on 24 August in Main Street, Padbury, (07:45-09:20). 3 fixed penalty notices were issued, 38, 39 and 42 mph.
One further motorist was given advice for driving at 35 mph.
Local crime
Again, total reported crime is down; by 4 incidents in the 3 month period ending July
2011 compared to July 2010. Serious acquisitive crime, which relates to offences
such as burglary and robbery as well as motor vehicle theft , is up by 4 incidents.
Again, most of the increase is theft from vehicles. Therefore, the Neighbourhood
teams are continuing Operation Aim until Christmas which provides patrols to the
beauty spot car parks to disrupt criminal activity. This operation will still include the successful Clear Car campaign in a bid to continuously educate drivers and their families about the removal of valuable items from vehicles when unattended.
Serious violent crime remains at zero.
Criminal damage is down by 4 incidents with a slight increase in public order offences. Non-dwelling burglaries have again decreased compared to this time last year.
Have your say
Come and meet your Neighbourhood team to discuss any issues you may have. The next
opportunities are: Henry’s in Winslow High Street on 27/9/11, Whitchurch Surgery on
29/9/11 (both 1000-1200) and Steeple Claydon Library on 20/9/11 at 1430-1700.
ASB
Reports of anti-social behaviour problems occurring in Winslow.
It is believed that groups of young people have been drinking alcohol and using illegal drugs at these locations on a regular basis due to the litter and
paraphernalia left behind. It is also believed that similar activity has been occurring at the Steeple Claydon recreation ground. Extra police patrols have been carried out at all these locations over the past weeks and as a result two young people have been dealt with by Police of drug offences.
Buckingham South NHPT will be liaising with Addiction workers to carry out joint agency patrols aimed at engaging with all groups of young people in these communities and with a view to educating them about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and discouraging anti-social behaviour.
Countryside crime
Thames Valley Police attended the Bucks County Show on 1 September. The Force tractor was on display and drew large numbers of farmers and landowners again, who were interested in crime prevention ideas to disrupt the theft of farm plant and machinery. The Thames Valley Horsewatch trade stand moved from its usual location in the police area to a central position amongst the horse show rings which improved footfall immensely. A lot of interest was shown for tack marking. A Countrywatch stand was erected in the National Farmers Union trade stand which enabled officers to
talk about the benefits of the scheme to NFU visitors.
The new Aylesbury Vale Dog Watch scheme was launched. Details of the scheme were also held at all these trade stands. Aylesbury Vale District Council Community Safety team also promoted the scheme.
News on road repairs
There is some good news at last from the County Council on road repairs in the Claydons, thanks to the increased road maintenance budget for Bucks over the next 2 years.
The road from Botolph Claydon to Quainton is due to be resurfaced by the end of October this year, and the road from Botolph Claydon to Calvert is due to be resurfaced in 2012/13.
Also, the road bridge over the disused railway between Steeple Claydon and Twyford will be reopened this month after temporary repairs. Congratulations to all those who made their voices heard through a local petition.
The road sign at the junction of Addisons Road and West Street, which has been defaced, is also due to be replaced.
The Local Area Forum in June also allocated funding from its 2011/12 transportation budget for new salt bins in East Claydon and Botolph Claydon, and for a vehicle activated speed warning sign in East Claydon.
The road from Botolph Claydon to Quainton is due to be resurfaced by the end of October this year, and the road from Botolph Claydon to Calvert is due to be resurfaced in 2012/13.
Also, the road bridge over the disused railway between Steeple Claydon and Twyford will be reopened this month after temporary repairs. Congratulations to all those who made their voices heard through a local petition.
The road sign at the junction of Addisons Road and West Street, which has been defaced, is also due to be replaced.
The Local Area Forum in June also allocated funding from its 2011/12 transportation budget for new salt bins in East Claydon and Botolph Claydon, and for a vehicle activated speed warning sign in East Claydon.
Consultation on local buses
The County Council are currently launching a public consultation on local bus services. Don't miss this opportunity to make your views heard. Contact details are below:
Consultation – bus routes 16, 17 & 18
The Transport for Buckinghamshire Passenger Transport Team are undertaking a
consultation as a result of a review of bus routes 16, 17 & 18. These routes serve
Waddesdon, Steeple Claydon and Marsh Gibbon and the surrounding villages and
currently provide links to Aylesbury, Buckingham and Bicester.
Information has been circulated to the LAF and any feedback or questions should be
directed to Andy Clarke, Passenger Transport Manager, by Wednesday 19th October.
Email: passtrans@buckscc.gov.uk
Post: Passenger Transport
Transport for Buckinghamshire
County Hall
Walton Street
Aylesbury
Bucks, HP20 1UY
Consultation – bus routes 16, 17 & 18
The Transport for Buckinghamshire Passenger Transport Team are undertaking a
consultation as a result of a review of bus routes 16, 17 & 18. These routes serve
Waddesdon, Steeple Claydon and Marsh Gibbon and the surrounding villages and
currently provide links to Aylesbury, Buckingham and Bicester.
Information has been circulated to the LAF and any feedback or questions should be
directed to Andy Clarke, Passenger Transport Manager, by Wednesday 19th October.
Email: passtrans@buckscc.gov.uk
Post: Passenger Transport
Transport for Buckinghamshire
County Hall
Walton Street
Aylesbury
Bucks, HP20 1UY
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Steeple Claydon spire seen through oak trees
Map of Claydon Station
Meeting our local PCSO
Supporting our local businesses
With anti HS2 campaigners in Calvert