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Added Nov 25th 2020
Bucks County Council
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Bucks Business Grants update
Eligible local businesses can apply now for one of the two Bucks Business Grants the council is setting up to help support businesses who have been impacted by the current national lockdown.
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG), which is now open for applications, is available to businesses that are required to close because of the national restrictions and is linked to the level of rateable value. A business may qualify for financial support for the duration of the current lockdown with further support if restrictions are extended.
For other affected businesses who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the LRSG, the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) which opens later this week may provide some support. The ARG is open to businesses which have been adversely impacted by the latest lockdown restrictions but are not eligible for other government support schemes. For qualifying businesses, the ARG offers a one-time grant allocation based on the number of employees.
Local Restrictions Support Grant
This grant is available to eligible businesses that are required by government to close during the current national restrictions, from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December, or until restrictions are lifted. Eligible businesses include those in non-essential retail, leisure, entertainment, personal care and hospitality. Payments are based on the rateable value of the business property:
For properties with a rateable value less than £15,000 the grants are £1,334 for the 28-day restriction period
For properties with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000 the grants are £2,000, and
For properties with a rateable value higher than £51,000 the grants are £3,000.
One payment will be made covering the four-week period. Applications will be accepted while national restrictions remain in place.
To check eligibility and to apply, go to https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-support-hub/coronavirus-business-grants/local-restrictions-support-grant/
Additional Restrictions Grant
If your business does not qualify for the LRSG but has been severely impacted by the lockdown, you may qualify for the Additional Restrictions Grant. This is a discretionary scheme which the council will run. This grant is aimed at providing support to businesses that have not been able to access other government support initiatives
Businesses will be eligible if they can evidence a 30% reduction in their income over the lockdown period, provided they aren’t already eligible for the LRSG. Self-employed people can apply if they meet these criteria and are not already claiming from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
The amount awarded will vary based on the number of employees in a business:
Self-employed people (not already claiming SEISS) will be eligible for grants of £1,000
Businesses of fewer than five employees will be eligible for grants of £1,500
Businesses of five or more employees will be eligible for grants of £3,000.
Applications for this scheme can be made at the above web address from midday Friday (20 November) and will be accepted until Friday 18 December.
Freeze out doorstep cold callers this winter
Doorstep crime increases during the winter months due to bogus callers and rogue traders taking advantage of our need for a safe, warm and dry home during bad weather.
When rain, sleet or snow sets in it can be difficult, especially for vulnerable residents, to check their property is in good order so when they are told by an individual posing as a legitimate workman that they have a tile missing, or that their chimney is in danger of falling down and killing someone, they struggle to argue and feel compelled to have the work done.
And with most of us at home due to the latest Covid lockdown, unscrupulous traders know there’s a greater chance of finding someone in who will answer the door or be tempted by a flyer through the letterbox.
Of course, winter is also the time of year where genuine issues become more apparent, such as a leaking roof or gutters, or if more urgent work is needed after extreme weather. Distressed residents may become more tempted to contact a stranger who posted a flyer through their door.
Fraudsters will often do shoddy or unnecessary work for hugely inflated fees, or simply take money for a job they have no intention of carrying out. In many cases, the property is left in a worse condition than before with the home owner facing additional costs to rectify the damage.
Fred Wilson, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services at Buckinghamshire Council, says “With a lockdown, fraudsters may think it’s an ideal opportunity to catch vulnerable people stuck at home and pile on the pressure for a job.
However I would encourage residents to get in contact with our team if they are concerned, want to report anything suspicious or just want to get one of our free information packs.”
Fred added, “By taking a few simple precautions, we can all freeze out cold-callers this winter.”
Trading Standards bosses offer the following top tips to avoid getting tricked out of your money:
Be sceptical, don’t be afraid to say ‘no thank you, please leave’ and shut the door.
Take your time, don’t be rushed.
Know who you’re dealing with, if you need help talk to someone you know or get in touch with the council.
Protect your financial information, especially from people you don’t know.
Never engage with someone or allow them access to your home unless you are able to verify their authenticity and who they are.
We urge all householders to only use Trading Standards approved traders traders4u.co.uk
If you would like to report a concern or receive one of our No Cold Calling packs, call 0300 123 2329
Council warns of green homes grant scammers
Council warns of green homes grant scammers
The government’s Green Homes Grant offers eligible home owners in Buckinghamshire up to £10,000 of energy saving improvements, but doorstep fraudsters are already trying to cash in according to trading standards officers.
The chancellor’s scheme helps homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their property while also giving the economy a much needed boost.
However, only approved and checked traders who officially register with the government can carry out the work.
Trading Standards Officers from Buckinghamshire are concerned the door may be left open for unscrupulous traders to exploit the trust of consumers who may not be aware and just want to access a voucher to get home improvements made cost-effectively.
You can apply for the scheme and see if you are eligible here. Also all tradespersons who deliver the work must be registered on the TrustMark or Microgeneration Certification Scheme.
Trading Standards advises residents not to engage with cold callers either on the doorstep or on the phone. They say:
Never engage with someone or allow them access to your home unless you are able to verify their authenticity and who they are.
As with all scams: Be sceptical, stay calm, and don’t be afraid to hang up, bin it, delete it or shut the door
To deter visits from cold callers, residents can display a no cold calling sticker by their front doors. To obtain a Stop Cold Calling Sticker Pack or to report an incident please contact Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 03454 04 05 06.
Keep informed on the latest scams affecting your area by following Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading standards via social media.
https://www.facebook.com/BucksSurreyTS
https://twitter.com/Bucks_Surreyts/
To receive trading standards information directly into your in-box subscribe to our TS Alert newsletter, published every two weeks it includes, scam alerts, product/food recalls, and more. https://scc.newsweaver.co.uk/tradingstandards/ywh4mymr502
Added Nov 18th 2020
Bucks County Council
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2020 Christmas present appeal for vulnerable children more important than ever
Today sees the launch of the annual Buckinghamshire Christmas present appeal, run this year for the first time by the new Buckinghamshire Council as part of it's 'Helping Hand' community support initiative. And with the difficulties and disruption caused by coronavirus, the need for this popular seasonal campaign is greater than ever.
Now in its sixth year, the annual present appeal brings together council employees, councillors, and local communities in a massive drive to get presents to children and young people who otherwise might not receive that much at Christmas.
Unlike previous years, because of the national coronavirus restrictions that are in place during November, this year we're not asking people to bring gifts to our council offices. Instead, there's a new Just Giving web page through which supporters can donate to a fund which will then be used to purchase gifts.
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/buckinghamshirecouncilchristmasappeal2020
But for those people who would prefer to select a gift themselves, presents can be bought online and delivered by the store to:
Christmas Present Appeal
Buckinghamshire Council
The Gateway
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
Bucks HP19 8FF
Buckinghamshire Council Cabinet Member for Children's Services Mark Shaw – who has also been known to double up as Santa in the lead-up to the festive season – said: "Now that the five former local authorities in Buckinghamshire have become one, we can work more closely than ever and hopefully surpass even the amazing results of last year's appeal - because with the anxieties and pressures brought about by Covid-19, our less fortunate children and young people are more in need of Christmas cheer than ever."
Cllr Paul Irwin – aka Santa's Little Helper – added: "So here's a call to our council colleagues, and people throughout our communities, to really pull out the stops and get more presents than ever to children and young people. But so that we can all be safe, this year's Christmas appeal is focusing on our Just Giving page, which will allow Santa's elves to use your donation to make sure there are suitable gifts for all those who need them, including older children and young people leaving the council’s care.
"However, I know some people really enjoy selecting the gift that a child or young person will receive - so if you'd prefer to order online, you can have your selected gift delivered to the Council's Gateway Offices in Aylesbury."
Visit the appeal on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/660257581326951
Latest updates to your recycling and waste service
Residents across Buckinghamshire are reminded of the latest information and updates to Buckinghamshire Council’s recycling and waste service, including: new collection calendars available to download for residents in the Chiltern and Wycombe areas, an update on the county’s Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) and the suspension of garden waste collection for residents in the Aylesbury Vale area.
Please be advised that currently the new national restrictions, in place between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 2 December, have no impact on weekly household collections or Buckinghamshire’s HRCs.
Household Recycling Centres remain open across Buckinghamshire
With the new national restrictions in place, it’s likely residents will be spending more time at home and more waste may be produced. Buckinghamshire’s HRCs will remain open as usual throughout this time, so it’s still possible for those that need to, to make a trip to the tip. However, please note that the reuse shops will be closed in line with government guidance.
Residents who choose to visit later in the afternoon are reminded to please make sure plenty of time is left to make a trip. Last entrance to the site may be before 4pm, to allow those already onsite to unload their waste and exit by 4pm.
More information on the county’s HRCs, including taking a virtual tour of the site and locating a HRC, can be found by visiting: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/bin-collection-recycling-and-waste
New calendars for the Chiltern and Wycombe areas
Residents from the Chiltern and Wycombe areas are encouraged to download their new recycling and waste calendars.
The calendars last for 6-months only as collection dates for these residents may change in spring 2021, when new collection vehicles will be introduced as part of ongoing service improvements to reduce round sizes and make collections more efficient. Residents will receive new information in advance of any changes.
Please print your calendar at home or save a copy to a mobile phone/tablet. It is also possible to search for the addresses of relatives and/or neighbours if you know of someone who may require a helping hand. The calendars can be downloaded from Buckinghamshire Council’s website, with printed paper copies also available upon request by calling Buckinghamshire Council’s friendly customer services team on 01494 586550.
Garden Waste suspension for Aylesbury Vale areas
Aylesbury Vale garden waste customers are reminded that the 2020 service will soon be coming to an end. For customers who normally have their brown garden waste bin collected on the same day as their green rubbish bin, the last collection for 2020 will take place the week commencing Monday 16 November. For customers who normally have their brown garden waste bin collected on the same day as their blue-lidded recycling bin, the last collection for 2020 will take place the week commencing Monday 23 November.
If you have additional garden waste, please remember that Buckinghamshire’s HRCs remain open.
Additional information for Buckinghamshire residents
Buckinghamshire Council’s street cleansing teams will be out and about collecting fallen leaves to keep our paths and roads safe this autumn.
Please avoid blowing leaves from gardens onto public highways as this can make pavements and paths extra slippery for users, especially in wet weather. The teams operate a schedule to clear leaves and having to return to clear sections that have previously been done has extra cost, and impacts on other roads that need clearing. Please use our garden waste collection service for your area to dispose of garden waste, or alternatively please take any additional garden waste to your local HRC.
Buckinghamshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, Cllr Bill Chapple OBE commented:
"We strive to provide timely information to our residents regarding their recycling and waste service and are pleased that, despite the new national restrictions, there is minimal disruption to the service.
“I’d like to thank residents for your continued cooperation and understanding, and share a friendly reminder to please keep up the good hygiene practice of wiping down bins and washing hands after handling bins."
Residents can view the latest service updates regarding recycling and waste at: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/service-changes/coronavirus-waste-services-all-districts
Help your health and care services in Bucks by choosing them well this winter
This winter Buckinghamshire’s health and care services will be working hard to make sure you stay safe and well – and you can help them by using the right service at the right time.
You can find lots of advice and links to a range of local services at our ‘Ready for Winter’ information page, along with guidance on travel and how to be a good neighbour - www.yourcommunityyourcare.org.uk/ready-for-winter.
With coronavirus still spreading, some people may feel nervous or reluctant about using health services. It is vital, however, that they still seek care when they need it – delaying could have extremely serious consequences for their health.
The health and care options available in Bucks include:
A&E - remember, A&E should be used for serious and life-threatening conditions. If it is not an emergency, or you are not sure, please check with the NHS 111 service first. But if it is, don’t delay – call 999.
The 111 online service at 111.nhs.uk is a great source of information and advice, especially if you are not sure which service to use for your illness or injury.
The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in High Wycombe is accessible from 8am – 8pm via 111. Wherever possible ring 111 first to check if this is the best place for you to receive treatment, this will also save you a longer wait if you need to be seen there.
Pharmacies are staffed by healthcare professionals and offer excellent advice. At the first sign of illness, check to see if an over-the-counter treatment or medicine is suitable. Don’t wait until you are really unwell.
Contact your GP surgery for an appointment – this will probably be over the telephone or remotely at the moment, but your GP can still invite you for a face-to-face appointment when they think it is medically appropriate. And if you are concerned about possible cancer symptoms, don’t delay – contact your GP today.
Self-care - many minor injuries or ailments can be treated at home, with medicines or treatments you may already have. Make sure you keep some of these in stock.
And remember, if you should develop one or more symptoms of coronavirus, no matter how mild, please book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119. Other advice on treatment of COVID-19 is also available at that website. Symptoms include a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste.
Communities and council come together in next round of Community Board meetings
Across Buckinghamshire over the next few weeks, the latest round of Community Board meetings will bring together local people, groups and organisations, to focus on how to tackle the issues that matter most in their area. These 16 boards are the local link between Buckinghamshire Council and the community, enabling communities to have a stronger voice, influencing how services are delivered, identifying local priorities and deciding the focus over the coming months, with money available to support local projects and ideas.
At their first public meetings in September and October, each board identified its local priorities. Over the coming weeks and months the boards will bring together people to tackle these areas and are keen to hear from those interested in getting involved. In addition to meetings, there are other ways for people to get involved and play their part in improving their area.
Gareth Williams, Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health, said: “ The Community Boards welcome everyone interested in finding ways to tackle local issues and all contributions are valuable to the important work that is planned. There are a variety of areas each board will be addressing over the next few months including improving the environment, promoting healthy lifestyles, supporting older and young people and Covid recovery and we're keen to hear from local people about what matters to them in their local area. We know that some people want to make a difference but prefer to get involved in ways other than attending meetings and there are lots of other ways to get involved."
The meetings are taking place online on the following dates – anyone is welcome to join the meeting but will need to register to attend by emailing the relevant board’s coordinator via the council website at www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-boards. These meetings are recorded so anyone can watch them after the event.
Beaconsfield and Chepping Wye Community Board - Tues 17 Nov at 7pm
Aylesbury Community Board - Tues 17 Nov at 6.30pm
Beeches Community Board - Weds 18 Nov at 2pm
Wing and Ivinghoe Community Board - Thurs 19 Nov at 7pm
North West Chilterns Community Board - Thurs 19 Nov at 6.30pm
Wendover Community Board - Tues 24 Nov at 7pm
South West Chilterns Community Board - Tues 24 Nov at 6.30pm
Haddenham and Waddesdon Community Board - Weds 25 Nov at 7pm
Winslow and Villages Community Board - Thurs 26 Nov at 7pm
Chesham and Villages Community Board - Thurs 3 Dec at 7pm
A number of Community Boards have already met this month. Webcasts of these meeting are available to view online.
Each Community Board is chaired by a councillor from Buckinghamshire Council, supported by a board coordinator whose role is to make connections and encourage residents, groups and organisations to get involved. For more information about how to get involved, the priorities identified by each of the Community Boards, to see the criteria for applying for funds or to submit an application visit www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/community-boards or email localities@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Lockdown 2 won’t stop Bucks cataract surgeries – it is safe and crucial for patients to attend
Buckinghamshire Healthcare's innovative ophthalmology team has been leading the way nationally, not only by being one of the first NHS trusts to have resumed surgery just weeks after the first government-instigated lockdown in March but by charging ahead to tackle Buckinghamshires cataract surgery waiting list with a safe, sustainable approach throughout the pandemic and beyond.
Since resuming surgeries in May, the team have safely and successfully completed 1,500 operations. Ophthalmology worked closely with the infection control team, putting in place COVID-safe measures to reduce the risk of infection for cataract patients, many of whom are considered vulnerable during the pandemic. All patients are tested for COVID-19 prior to their operations and asked to report any symptoms post-op. So far, there has not been a single case of COVID-19 reported for the cataract procedure. Cataracts usually get slowly worse over time, so it is important that patients due to receive the surgery attend all their appointments.
It is the most common procedure worldwide and, according to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCO), the number of people in the UK needing this operation is set to double by 2035. The team is planning to kick-start the next phase of recovery with an intensive project delivering 500 operations in just two weeks.
Following this and building on the success of a pilot project in 2019, a bespoke standalone theatre will be built to enable the team to perform an additional 4,000 cataract operations over the next year, as well as offer 2,000 additional appointments to patients. The first of these operations will take place mid-November 2020 with the aim, within a year, to have worked through the Trust’s current cataract surgery waiting list.
Sarah Maling, consultant ophthalmologist and joint lead for the cataract service at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, said: “Our Trust is well known for delivering an excellent cataract service. It has managed to deliver over 1000 successful cataract operations during the last lockdown and has been supported by NHS England to establish a stand-alone cataract facility. We are delighted with this support and look forward to continue to care for all of our patients during these challenging times.”
The operating theatre was designed and installed by Vanguard Healthcare Solutions and Alcon, who worked closely with the Trust’s ophthalmology team to create a tailored solution for tackling the cataract surgery waiting list.
Applications welcome for Bucks Business Grants
Eligible local businesses can apply now for one of the two Bucks Business Grants the council is setting up to help support businesses who have been impacted by the current national lockdown.
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG), which is now open for applications, is available to businesses that are required to close because of the national restrictions and is linked to the level of rateable value. A business may qualify for financial support for the duration of the current lockdown with further support if restrictions are extended.
For other affected businesses who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the LRSG, the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) which opens later this week may provide some support. The ARG is open to businesses which have been adversely impacted by the latest lockdown restrictions but are not eligible for other government support schemes. For qualifying businesses, the ARG offers a one-time grant allocation based on the number of employees.
Local Restrictions Support Grant
This grant is available to eligible businesses that are required by government to close during the current national restrictions, from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December, or until restrictions are lifted. Eligible businesses include those in non-essential retail, leisure, entertainment, personal care and hospitality. Payments are based on the rateable value of the business property:
For properties with a rateable value less than £15,000 the grants are £1,334 for the 28-day restriction period
For properties with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000 the grants are £2,000, and
For properties with a rateable value higher than £51,000 the grants are £3,000.
Two payments will be made, each covering a two-week period. Applications will be accepted while national restrictions remain in place.
To check eligibility and to apply, go to https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-support-hub/coronavirus-business-grants/local-restrictions-support-grant/
Additional Restrictions Grant
If your business does not qualify for the LRSG but has been severely impacted by the lockdown, you may qualify for the Additional Restrictions Grant. This is a discretionary scheme which the council will run. This grant is aimed at providing support to businesses that have not been able to access other government support initiatives.
Businesses will be eligible if they can evidence a 30% reduction in their income over the lockdown period, provided they aren’t already eligible for the LRSG. Self-employed people can apply if they meet these criteria and are not already claiming from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
The amount awarded will vary based on the number of employees in a business:
Self-employed people (not already claiming SEISS) will be eligible for grants of £1,000
Businesses of fewer than five employees will be eligible for grants of £1,500
Businesses of five or more employees will be eligible for grants of £3,000.
Applications for this scheme can be made at the above web address from midday Friday (20 November) and will be accepted until Friday 18 December.
Added Nov 11th 2020
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Update on Buckinghamshire libraries during lockdown
All libraries in Buckinghamshire are now closed with the second period of national lockdown restrictions underway. However, nine library buildings will reopen from tomorrow (Tuesday 10 November) to offer our “Request and Collect” service plus provide essential access to computers for customers who need it.
The libraries that will open again from tomorrow are:
Aylesbury (closed Tuesdays, open from Weds 11 Nov)
Beaconsfield
Buckingham
Chesham
High Wycombe
Little Chalfont Community Library
Castlefield Community Library
Beacon Villages Community Library
Stokenchurch Community Libray
Please check the opening hours for these individual libraries before you do make a journey so you don’t turn up on a day they’re usually closed.
Customers won’t be able to browse for books at these sites but will be able to use the computers and collect books from these locations that they’ve borrowed using Request and Collect.
All current loans will be extended until we are able to reopen and no fines will be charged. You can return items at Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, Chesham and High Wycombe libraries from tomorrow (Tuesday 10 November) if you would like to do so.
To borrow a book, please make use of the “Request and Collect” service that we successfully ran during the first lockdown period. You can let our library staff know the kind of books you’re interested in and they will choose something suitable based on your preferences. Who knows, maybe you’ll even discover something new!
Obviously the safety of our staff and customers is paramount - you don’t have to enter the library to collect requested books and it’s a contactless service. Strict social distancing measures will be in place for anyone using the PCs.
Our eLibrary is always open too with eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital newspapers and emagazines and online resources, available. Some of our library staff will also be redeployed to help assist in our response helping vulnerable residents while the libraries are closed.
So do make use of our eLibrary and our Request and Collect services and we look forward to welcoming you back in person again when the current restrictions are lifted
Buckinghamshire Council asks the Government to think again on planning reforms
We have responded to the government’s “Planning for the Future” consultation and have asked government to think again on changes that could have a negative impact on Buckinghamshire residents.
Whilst welcoming some of the proposed changes we believe the planning reforms would:
Reduce local democratic accountability - the proposals in the White Paper seek to over-centralise and standardise decision making at the expense of local accountability and democracy.
Reduce engagement in Local Plans - the proposals would reduce the opportunity for public engagement in the drafting of policies and it will only become clear what has been permitted later on in the process when their involvement will be too late.
Impose inflated housing targets - the council has expressed grave concerns about how the Government’s methodology is derived, again raising significant issues of reducing local democratic accountability in the planning process.
Reduce properly funded affordable housing - the government proposes that local authorities borrow money in order to forward fund affordable housing. The council believes this to be an ill-considered solution. Tax payers would effectively be subsidising loans to developers and landowners. The Council would also not support reducing the number of development sites that are required to provide for affordable housing – particularly as small developments play such an important role in Buckinghamshire’s rural areas.
Put a burden on council resources - developers should fund the full cost of development - the council opposes the proposed delay in payment of the infrastructure levy as set out in the White Paper. Upfront payment is essential if the infrastructure to support development is to be in place prior to occupation.
Improve design, planning enforcement and local authority cooperation with other public bodies - the council welcomes the emphasis on design, greater penalties for people who break planning rules and the abolition of the ludicrous ‘duty to cooperate’.
Councillor Warren Whyte, Cabinet Member for Planning and Enforcement said: “The Council meticulously scrutinised the government’s consultation paper and our response not only raises some very important points with the government but also provides alternative suggestions that we feel would benefit our residents and the planning process overall. We hope our response highlights our areas of concern and will assist the government to develop a planning system for the future that is democratic, fair and simple to use and encourages good quality, sustainable development that enhances our area.”
To read our full response, download the Buckinghamshire Council response to the Planning for the Future consultation.
New rules for taxis in Buckinghamshire – you’re in the driving seat.
Taxi licensing consultation runs from 10 November to 21 December.
Buckinghamshire Council is asking people who use or drive taxis or mini cabs to comment on proposed new rules which it will bring in next year. The Council has drafted a taxi licensing policy which sets out how the council proposes to regulate taxis and minicabs across Buckinghamshire. The new licensing policy has been drafted based on national legislation and on local public feedback from a survey which was run earlier this year.
Over 500 people gave their comments and feedback in a four week survey which the council ran in September. Using comments from the survey and working within national guidelines, the Council’s Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Policy aims to:
• protect the public
• maintain and develop professional and respected hackney carriage and private hire trades
• enable access to an efficient and effective local transport service
• update the policy to reflect current best practice
A summary of the policy and the full draft document is available online. You can comment on the draft licensing policy online until 21 December
https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/communities/taxi-licensing-consultation/
or by phoning 01494 421222 to request a paper copy.
Fred Wilson, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services at Buckinghamshire Council said: “We know that the policy we put in place will affect a lot of people in many different ways. Every day hundreds of people use taxis and mini cabs to get to or from work, for shopping and getting to and from school or for pleasure and over three thousand people earn their living through driving taxis or mini cabs. Now’s the chance for those people to have their say in helping us to finalise the licensing framework we will put into place next year.”
The new policy aims to balance the needs of taxi passengers as well as the needs of local taxi operators and drivers.
Added Nov 4th 2020
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