December 2008 Archives

This is a list of planning applications registered with South Bucks District Council during the week ended 31st October 2008.
Any person wishing to make representations should do so in writing to Development Control by 26th November 2008 either by email to planning@southbucks.gov.uk, by letter or via 'Planning Online' on the website.

Gerrards Cross law firm B P Collins ended the year on a high note with the news that it has passed stringent Law Society accreditation tests with flying colours.
The Lexcel practice management standard is only awarded to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer care standards and each year firms have to undergo rigorous independent assessment.

Girl guides from across Buckinghamshire held a special carol service in Stoke Poges.
Guides from places including Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Stoke Poges and Iver all came together for the service which was held on Sunday.
The event, which was held at the Village Centre in Rogers Lane, included readings, solos and a nativity scene.

A book signing is set to take place at Gerrards Cross Bookshop at the weekend.
Alan Coppin will be signing copies of his new book, Great Britons on Success at the Gerrards Cross bookshop in Packhorse Road on Saturday.
The book deals with thoughts and ideas from famous Brits like Winston Churchill and Mick Jagger.
Mr Coppin will be at the shop between 2pm and 4pm.

Reverend Canon Paul Williams, the current Rector of St James' Church, in Gerrards Cross, will leave his post after being given the esteemed position of the new Bishop of Kensington in London.
Canon Williams, 40, who has been Rector for Gerrards Cross and Fulmer since 1999 will swap the village for the Diocese of London serving Kensington, Chelsea, Chiswick, Twickenham, Hampton, and Hounslow.
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by Jack Abell
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A pensioner is planning on fighting Waitrose's application to build a supermarket in Gerrards Cross because he believes the store will block access to properties he owns.
Ian Bedford Leno, 85, of Wapseys Lane, Hedgerley, owns 38 and 38A, Oak End Way, which the store will back on to.

More than 70 members of Bucks Association for the Blind celebrated Christmas in a hall festooned with decorations.
Members from the South East division enjoyed a delicious lunch on Tuesday last week at St Andrew's Church hall, Stoke Poges.

by Jack Abell
jackabell@trinitysouth.co.uk

Tesco has moved to smooth its relationship with the people of Gerrards Cross by giving a £6,500 donation to the village.
The retail giant, set to open a massive shop in Packhorse Road, has given £6,500 to the cost of the village's Christmas lights appeal.

A dangerous driver who caused the death of 31-year-old Samah Suliman in Gerrards Cross was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment at Aylesbury Crown Court.
David Pulsford had pleaded guilty to causing the death of Miss Suliman by dangerous driving last year.

This is a list of planning applications registered with South Bucks District Council during the week ended 31st October 2008.
Any person wishing to make representations should do so in writing to Development Control by 26th November 2008 either by email to planning@southbucks.gov.uk, by letter or via 'Planning Online' on the website.