Gerrards Cross
4,431 potholes repaired in January
In January 2014 Transport for Buckinghamshire repaired 4,431 potholes on the roads of Bucks (of which 2,318 were in urgent end of repair) before focusing solely on flooding related issues in February. Currently Transport for Buckinghamshire has ten crews out on the roads attending potholes that have been reported by residents as well as those […]
Bucks County Council shortlisted for two national efficiency awards
Buckinghamshire County Council is in the running for two national efficiency awards, including the prestigious ‘Council of the Year’ category alongside Oxford City Council and Norwich City Council for outstanding performance in the public sector. Hosted by The Improvement and Efficiency Social Enterprise (iESE), the awards honour the dedication and innovation of public service teams […]
Bucks Healthcare appoints new Chief Nurse
On the 25th February 2014 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust announced the appointment of Carolyn Morrice as Chief Nurse and Director of Patient Care Standards. She will take up her new post on 1st April 2014 and will replacing Lynne Swiatczak who leaves the Trust at the end of March. Carolyn joined Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust […]
Bicycles stolen during burglary
Offenders have broken into a garage at a property in Ashlea Road, Gerrards Cross and stole two mountain bicycles and a road bicycle. The incident took place sometime between 10.00pm on Wednesday 19th February 2014 and 8.15am on Thursday 20th February 2014. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. If you have any information […]
M40 car crash – Man released uninjured
A road traffic collision involving one car occurred on the M40 between Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) and Junction 3 (Loudwater) this evening, Friday 21st February 2014 at around 5.44pm. Firefighters from Gerrards Cross attended the incident however a man was released from his vehicle before they arrived. The gentleman did not sustain any injuries in the […]
Car stolen in burglary
Between 11.00pm on Wednesday 19th February 2014 and 6.30am on Thursday 20th February 2014 a burglary took place at a property in St. Huberts Close, Gerrards Cross. The offenders gained access to the property through the front door and stole a wallet, mobile phone and car keys. An Audi A4 Estate which was parked on […]
Kitchen fire in Marlow
Three fire appliances with crews attended Bristow Court in Marlow at 6.56pm on Wednesday 19th February 2014 to extinguish a kitchen fire. Two fire engines came from High Wycombe fire station and another from Gerrards Cross. A hose reel, Positive Pressure Ventilation fan and two sets of breathing apparatus were used at the incident.
Registration plates stolen
Over the last few days the following registration plates have been stolen from vehicles in the Thames Valley Police area. SV54RUH – stolen from a silver Nissan Micra YB07FAU – stolen from a Grey Fiat Panda. YG03SHX – stolen from a Red Citroen C5. EK54VME – stolen from a Green Toyota Rav4 OLZ9611 – stolen from […]
School transport proposals – Parents’ views sought
On Friday 14th February 2014 Buckinghamshire County Council launched two consultations on proposals to reduce the amount spent on home-to-school transport for pupils under 16 years old, post-16 and out-of-county pupils. The County Council is currently subsidising the cost of school transport for many children – going above and beyond what many other councils do […]
Overheated vehicle on M40
A vehicle overheated on the eastbound carriageway of the M40 at 02.21pm yesterday, Sunday February 16th. The incident occurred between Junction 2 (Beaconsfield) and Junction 1a (M25 interchange). Firefighters from Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross attended the scene after reports of the vehicle being on fire. The incident was classified as a good intent false alarm.
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