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Buckinghamshire has one of the highest recycling rates in England
Buckinghamshire has one of the highest recycling rates in England, figures show.
In 2018-19, 153,152 tonnes of rubbish were recycled or composted in Buckinghamshire, according to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs figures.
That is 58 per cent of the local authority's waste.
Over the same year, England recycled 43 per cent of its rubbish. The Government wants half of the country's household waste to be recycled by 2020.
But the trade body for waste disposers, the Environmental Services Association, said England is likely to miss its recycling target.
Jacob Hayler, the group's executive director, said greater awareness of pollution and environmental issues caused by waste "hasn't yet translated" into higher recycling rates.
"Despite the gloomy picture, we know that political change is on the horizon and that a raft of new policies, promised in the manifestos of all parties, are likely to give recycling the shot in the arm that it needs.
"But there will clearly be some serious catching up to do once they are implemented if we are to keep up with our European neighbours, and even the devolved administrations in Great Britain, over the next decade."
Incineration was the second most common way of disposing of rubbish in Buckinghamshire.
About 110,523 tonnes of waste were sent to incineration plants to produce electricity, 100 per cent of the total.
Since last year, the incineration rate in Buckinghamshire has stayed roughly the same.
Last year a cross party report in the House of Lords called on the Government to take oversight of the industry and introduce an incineration tax.
Shlomo Dowen, of United Kingdom Without Incineration Network, said much of the country's incinerated waste could be recycled.
He added: "It is simply unacceptable that so much of our valuable resources end up being lost through incineration.
"The Government needs to support councils to renegotiate or cancel waste contracts that prioritise incineration over recycling. An incineration tax should be introduced to help fund recycling activities and to ensure that we make the best use of our discarded materials."
Councillor David Renard, the Local Government Association's environment spokesman, said: "Councils want to increase recycling rates and have worked extremely hard to maintain them.
"The fact that recycled food waste has increased, waste sent to landfill has fallen and residual waste has decreased, reflects ongoing efforts by councils and is good news for the environment and consumers.
"The slight fall in the official recycling rates last year reflects the urgent need for manufacturers to stop putting non-recyclable items in the system, pay the full cost of recycling packaging and fund a producer responsibility scheme."
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Sun, 15 Dec 2019 16:01:04 +0000
Russell Grant horoscopes 2019 - your stars for the week
Celebrity Bucks resident Russel Grant’s weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, December 14.original article
Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:30:00 +0000
The best Santa's grotto in High Wycombe and Bucks - As voted for by you
The Christmas season is officially upon us, and what better way to get in the festive spirit than a family visit to one of Santa’s grotto’s here in Bucks. original article
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 16:30:00 +0000
FOOD REVIEW: Why Clayton's Marlow is a go to place
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Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
Glenn Hoddle to stop off at Wycombe Swan in January
Former England manager will open up about the highs and lows of his career when he stops off at the on Wednesday, January 15.original article
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000
‘Panto truly has it all’ - Aylesbury Beauty and the Beast review
AYLESBURY’S Beauty and the Beast this year was more interactive and fun-filled than ever, from hilariously crude jokes to moments of vocal excellence this panto had it all. original article
Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:59:00 +0000
Making Marlow Dementia Friendly enjoys successful year
Members of the (MMDF) committee, a project backed by Rotary reflect on what a significant year it has been for the community initiative. original article
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:10:10 +0000
Bourne End man in eighties threatened in his own home by burglars who stole jewellery
A man in his eighties was threatened by a burglar in his own home in Bourne End.original article
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:08:00 +0000
GENERAL ELECTION 2019: Live coverage from counts across Bucks
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 04:44:37 +0000
Dominic Grieve is no longer the MP of Beaconsfield
Dominic Grieve has lost his seat in Beaconsfield after 22 years as the town's MP.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000
IN THE DOCK: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates’ Court:
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:30:43 +0000
General Election 2019: Steve Baker remains as Wycombe MP
Wycombe's MP of nine years says he is "delighted" to have been re-elected in a night that saw the Conservatives win a majority in Parliament.
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:53:29 +0000
General Election 2019: Chesham and Amersham votes overwhelmingly for Tory Dame Cheryl Gillan
Conservative Dame Cheryl Gillan has kept her seat in Chesham and Amersham - maintaining a huge majority over her nearest rival.
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Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:52:05 +0000
MURDER INVESTIGATION: Police searching woodland in connection with disappearance of man
Forensics and Met Police officers are combing woodland in a quiet village in connection with the disappearance and suspected murder of a London man.
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Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:38:11 +0000
Four people sentenced for drug crimes after one was spotted delivering cocaine
FOUR people who were involved in supplying class A drugs in Bucks have been sentenced after one of them was spotted placing a package of cocaine in a car in Chesham.original article
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:42:04 +0000
High Wycombe law firm to help pregnant Nigerian avoid deportation after Home Office error
A Wycombe based law firm are helping a pregnant Nigerian from deportation after an error from the Home Office left her homeless.
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Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:46:37 +0000
Tesco in Loudwater to host charity sleigh ride
Father Christmas will be visiting Loudwater’s Tesco this weekend, Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15.original article
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:28:23 +0000
London Calling! Chesham Scouts and Cubs enjoy day in the capital
Just under 100 Cubs and Scouts from and the surrounding areas recently enjoyed a day out in last weekend (December 7 and 8).original article
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:26:02 +0000
Marlow to host carol service with free food and drink
A carol service will happen in on Thursday, December 19.original article
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:10:00 +0000
A fun-filled day at Amersham's Christmas Festival
Amersham on the Hill had their annual Christmas Festival on December 7.
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Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:45:36 +0000
Oyster's Fish and Chips in Marlow Bottom to be shut over Christmas
in Bottom have confirmed what days they’ll be open over the Christmas period.
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Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:10:00 +0000
High Wycombe residents angry as bins have not been collected
Several High Wycombe residents are ‘frustrated and fed up’ after their bins are not being collected consistently.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:00:20 +0000
High Wycombe mum named her new twins Ronnie and Reggie - because she had never heard of the brutal East end gangsters
A young High Wycombe mum named her new twins Ronnie and Reggie - because she had never heard of the infamous East End gangsters.original article
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:03:43 +0000
Popular Bourne End cafe damaged in crash - man arrested
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:20:00 +0000
PR Stunt? Tories pull out of Beaconsfield hustings
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 18:11:14 +0000
Marlow children and parents enjoy 'walking bus' to tackle climate change
An infant school in are doing their bit to fight climate change and decrease traffic pollution in the town, after they organised a successful walking bus scheme. original article
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:55:17 +0000
Cheryl Gillan's comments about the hijab 'makes student cry' in shocking new claims
On a visit to Dr Challoner’s High School Conservative candidate for Amersham and Chesham Dame Cheryl Gillan is accused of making a pupil cry following offensive remarks about woman who wear hijabs.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:10:00 +0000
Brave resident chases away masked men from elderly neighbours house in Bourne End
A Bourne End resident bravely chased away men who he thought were attempting to break into his neighbours house as he saw them approach in balaclavas.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:47:31 +0000
Marlow's Gatsby Menswear suffering from lack of parking
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:34:02 +0000
Marlow dentist, beauty shop and Foxes Piece Primary School all broken into on the same night
Thames Valley Police have launched two separate investigations after a dentist, a beauty shop and a school in were all broken into on the same night.original article
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:32:14 +0000
A magical Christmas evening in Old Amersham for Scannapeal
Old Amersham had its annual Christmas lights switch on along with other festivities on December 6.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:25:17 +0000
Marlow's Sir William Borlase's Grammar School to host mock election
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School in Marlow will host a mock general election on December 12, the same day as the country’s election.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:27:05 +0000
Food delivered to those in need across Chesham and Amersham thanks to generous scheme
The Amersham and Chesham Lions held their annual parcel scheme last Saturday. original article
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:52:44 +0000
Gerrards Cross Conservatives donate to Maidenhead children's hospice
The Gerrards Cross Branch of the Conservative Party held its annual dinner last month with guest speaker the Rt Hon Esther McVey. original article
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:10:00 +0000
Dame Cheryl Gillan visits popular Amersham distillery
Conservative candidate for Chesham and Amersham, Cheryl Gillan, visited the Griffiths Brothers Distillery in Amersham to see first-hand how they produce their famous gin.
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Wed, 11 Dec 2019 09:47:22 +0000
Bucks drivers hauled to court more than a dozen times for alleged Blue Badge parking abuse
Drivers in Buckinghamshire were hauled to court more than a dozen times last year for allegedly abusing the Blue Badge parking scheme.original article
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:01:57 +0000
HUSTINGS: Wycombe candidates face each other once again in live debate
Wycombe's parliamentary candidates are going head-to-head again ahead of Thursday's General Election
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:25:28 +0000
Wycombe's Labour candidate Khalil Ahmed joins workers outside hospital
Labour's parliamentary candidate joined protesters outside Stoke Mandeville Hospital on Friday as porters, domestic staff and cooks demanded equal pay.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:07:33 +0000
Countryfile team visits Bucks farm - see them on BBC One this weekend
Viewers of BBC's popular Countryfile programme may recognise a well-known Bucks farm in this Sunday's show. original article
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:32:07 +0000
Dominic Grieve speaks out over Beaconsfield blimp
Former Conservative MP Dominic Grieve has stated the blimp flying around Beaconsfield, ‘doesn’t bother him in the slightest’.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:20:00 +0000
Marlow's Prince of Wales head chef leaves following heart issues
A much-loved Marlow chef has had to retire indefinitely due to ill health.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000
WATCH: Agency urges Bucks residents to consider fostering in emotional video
A fostering agency in Chesham is calling out for caring individuals to consider a career in fostering in 2020, by launching an “emotional” fostering video.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:24:07 +0000
All the key moments from Amersham and Chesham's dramatic hustings
The Amersham and Chesham hustings took place on December 7 at the Amersham community centre and was attended by the four candidates running for MP: Conservative candidate Cheryl Gillan, Labour candidate Matt Turmaine, Lib Dem candidate Dan Gallagher, and Green candidate Alan Booth.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:25:13 +0000
Chiltern singers to perform at Hazlemere's Trinity Place retirement living
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:02:10 +0000
WiFi brought to Chalfont Memorial Hall thanks to generous grant
Buckinghamshire Building Society have awarded a grant to the Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall Trust Committee. original article
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:32:47 +0000
Marlow gets three new benches in Dedmere Rise and Newfield Gardens
Three new benches have been installed in Marlow.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:20:00 +0000
Wycombe candidates to go head-to-head once again in hustings event tonight
Wycombe residents will be able to hear from all their candidates once again tonight as they gather at Hazlemere Golf Club for another pre-election hustings.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:22:16 +0000
Vote - Best Santa's grotto in High Wycombe and Bucks
There's nothing better than visiting a magical snow-filled grotto and meeting Santa to get yourself in a festive mood.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:08:23 +0000
Big celebrations as Red Kite resident turns 100
All eyes were on birthday girl Vera Denning as she strolled into her surprise 100th party - organised by her friends at the High Wycombe sheltered scheme where she lives. original article
Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:27:02 +0000
Police ramp up presence in quiet village as forensics comb woodland
More police have arrived in a quiet Bucks village as forensics continue to comb woodland and search ditches.
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Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:37:25 +0000
Keep Hill Wood in High Wycombe targeted by arsonists AGAIN
An important High Wycombe woodland has been targeted by arsonists again - prompting anger from hardworking volunteers who help look after the area.
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