Lucas Road Litter Pick on 14th March 2026
Saturday morning's litter pick in Lucas Road saw several sacks of rubbish collected from both the road and adjoining woods and park. Litter continues to be an issue across High Wycombe as with many other areas and the amount collected shows this was a valuable and much needed event. The volunteers collected a large amount of waste some of which had just been dropped but other larger pieces were found. These include car parts, children's toys and a lawnmover to name but a few. Well done to all who took part and for the road organisers and High Wycombe Community Board for making this a successful event. (14-03-26)
Calibre Audio Books
Calibre Audio is a national charity based locally in Buckinghamshire. They provide an audio lending service for people of all ages who have a long term health condition, disability or learning disability which impacts on reading print. Calibre's library includes over 21,500 audio books.
A new book group is being launched on the second Monday of each month at High Wycombe Library from 11:30am to 1pm. More information can be found in the leafet below. (09-01-26)
Calibre Wycombe Leaflet 09-01-26
Buckinghamshire Council supports children & young people
Buckinghamshire Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to priortise support for children and young people within its care. The plan was approved at a cabinet meeting on Thursday 8th January 2026.
The stategy sets out the council's plan to ensure children in its care are supported through stable high quality local placements which meet their indivudual needs. The statergy has five key aims:
Increase local resdiential capacity
Grow and enhance family foster carers
Improve supported accomodation for those aged 16+
Extend family-based options as alternatives to care
Ensuring best practice and efficiency through data
(08-01-2026)
Martin Tett picks up CBE in New Year Honours List
Martin Tett, the former leader of Buckinghamshire Council was amongst 17 Buckinghamshire residents named in the New Year Honours List. He is still the serving councillor for Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalfont having stepped down as council leader in May 2025 after 14 years in the role.
During his time at Buckinghamshire Council and the former County Council Martin guided Buckinghamshire through unprecedented change and challenge. His leadership was key to the sucessful creation of the unitary authority done during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Martin's impact on the national stage has been pivitable ensuring that Buckinghamshire and places like it are fully represented in shaping local government policy. He has been the local councillor for Little Chalfont for over 20 years. (30-12-25)
Buckinghamshire Council takes action to cut congestion
Buckinghamshire Council is moving decisively to tackle delays from roadroads with the introduction of a lane rental scheme. The scheme allows the council to charge up to £2,500 per day for works carried out on the busiest parts of the road network at peak times. It is expected this will encourage companies to plan smarter, work together and finish jobs faster. The scheme will apply to around 7.8% of Buckinghamshire's roads.
Residents will see:
- Fewer roadworks at the busiest times of day
- Quicker completion of essential works
- More reliable journey times
- Smarter, collaborative planning between ultilities and contractors.
(23-12-25)
Thames Valley Police - Operation Grotto
Operation Grotto patrols has been continuing in towns and parishes in South Buckinghamsahire where the most burglary tends to take place. Police units have been carrying out prevention patrols, attending burglaries in progress and stopping suspicious vehicles at night.
Rates across the county have fallen by 30% in November 2025 proving efforts have been effective. Please help reduce burglary by following the going away checklist below:
1. Make sure all doors and windows are locked.
2. Be caucious about leaving spare keys out in hidden places that are accessible.
3. Check garden gates, sheds and garages are locked and secure.
4. Do not leave tools and ladders around that may assist burgulars.
5. Do not leave keys or valuables in plain site next to doors and windows.
6. Avoid leaving your home in total darkness. Leave a light on or use a timer. (08-12-25)
Tyzack Road Postbox Topper
The Tyzack Road Postbox has a new topper. It is one of many designs that have featured on the box over the year. Will there be yet another change ahead of Christmas or for the New Year? We will have to wait and see! In the meantime we can enjoy this feature at the junction of Tyzack Road with Totteridge Lane.(03-12-25)
Inner Wheel Club
The Inner Wheel Club have moved to a new venue at now meet at the Hazlemere Golf Club on the 1st Monday of every month. You can find out more information from Sue Creed on 07719 719636. (22-11-25)
New Events
Our events pages are regularly updated. If you have an event taking place then let us know so we can add it to the diary. This is your 'space' to let everyone know about what's happening and attract additional visitors. This website was last updated on 14th March 2026.