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Unchanging useful links/info
Roadworks and diversions
Bear in mind that the Roadworks Map link, on the above website, isn't particularly useful as it will look as if the majority of roads are closed when they aren't and the dates for closure span many weeks with no specific closed dates. It's no wonder people ignore 'road closed' signs as they often are not. Ed

 

 

A Handy link to the cheapest petrol in your area

 

 

Nottingham Knockers

A great deal of people, especially the lone elderly, do not like opening their front door to be face to face with a young man selling what most households already have in their possession. If anything, the Nottingham Knocker call is more akin to menacing begging based on some of the Facebook posts regarding this activity. Often, a Facebook post raises the alarm for locals so that they can be more wary of opening the door. Stickers on doors stating 'No doorstep Selling Zone' do not deter these people. Most of the time the Facebook alarm is too late and so a simple Whatsapp group for an instant alert would work better. A simple statement of Road and Village will quickly highlight where these activities are taking place.
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Added 21 January

Scam Phone Calls again

Beware! Phone calls from people claiming to be from Help for Heroes. This is an old scam and HfH has confirmed that it's a fraud call. The numbers begin with 0161 949 .... It may be an old scam but the calls continue apparently.

 

 

Added 14 January

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Buckinghamshire Council proposes balanced budget plan

 

These include:

 

  • £120 million for strategic highways maintenance and a further £98 million invested in other transport priorities including bridge maintenance, footways, drainage, streetlighting and bus infrastructure improvements, meaning a total investment of nearly £220 million
  • £49.7 million on Special Educational Needs provision and a further £107.7 million on Primary and Secondary schools, and school improvement projects
  • £108.2 million on strategic infrastructure in Aylesbury via the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF)
  • £46.8 million investment in waste, including a new household recycling centre and vehicle replacement
  • £28.1 million to support housing and homelessness including affordable housing to reduce temporary accommodation costs, and disabled facilities grants
  • £11.6 million on climate change and flood management

 

Full details here

 

 

Added 7 January

Free Juniors Squash Intro Lessons - See GX Page

 

 

Added 31 December

This is a message from Val McPherson  Area and Administrator covering the  Neighbourhood Watch District Areas of South Buckinghamshire and Chilterns.

Motor Home Theft

Over the last couple of weeks there has been a number of  Motorhomes stolen in  Oxfordshire , which is on the border to our area. These motorhomes have been stolen overnight so to ensure it does not occur in our Area it is suggested if you own one of these consider using extra security measures such as Wheel clamps. Steering locks, or Tracking devices.

If you notice any suspicious behaviour around motorhomes or see motorhomes parked in unusual places please contact TVP via 101 or online.

Parking Scam

A member received this text message:

Parking Charge Notice (PCN): Your system shows outstanding parking fines. Payment deadline: December 29 2025. Late payment will incur additional penalties and interest. Your driver's license may be revoked , which will negatively impact your credit record. After reading this notice, please enter your registration number through the following link to check and pay the parking penalty (free information inquiry)

Then it gives a link something like this ( I have not copied the link to protect you all)  but could have https:// parking - pcn with some other letters . Please complete the payment immediately to avoid legal disputes. Thank you again for your cooperation.

Obviously the member did not click on any link as realised it was a scam but please be aware.

Courier Fraud

More than 2m was lost by victims to Courier Fraud in the Thames Valley over the last year,

The scam involves fraudsters pretending to be police officers or bank employees urging victims to withdraw funds or purchase items as part of an investigation. Victims then hand the cash or items over to a courier who promises them reimbursements before taking off the goods or money.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau states that 22 million has been lost nationwide with each victim losing £16,000 between April 2024 and March 2025.

If you receive a telephone call out of the blue asking you to act quickly as an emergency be very cautious.

The police, or banks would never ask you to be involved in any undercover operation, move money, withdraw cash or give a one time password or ask to have access to your computer/laptop, or send a courier to pick up anything at all from you or ask you to post anything.

Criminals are finding different ways to  put pressure on people to part with their money quickly. Please be aware and do not respond in any circumstances.

Take Care. and a Happy New Year to all.