The East Bucks Community Board was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at the Pitstone Pavillion. The agenda included discussions on youth programmes, a pop-up café, priority updates, and a collaborative session on how the community board can best serve its residents.

Wendover Youth Programme

Shanie Noakes, Wendover Youth Leader, was scheduled to present an update on the Wendover Youth Programme. This programme aims to provide support and activities for young people in the Wendover area.

Stoke Mandeville Pop-Up Café

Local resident Carol Jenkins was expected to discuss the Stoke Mandeville Pop-Up Café. This initiative likely focuses on providing a community space and services within Stoke Mandeville.

Priority Updates

Michelle Parker, the Community Board Manager, was scheduled to provide an update on the board's priorities. The previous meeting's report pack indicated that these priorities are developed using data insights and local community conversations. Discussions at the prior meeting touched upon Suitable Alternative Natural Green Space and responsibilities for providing dog waste bins, with Councillor Peter Strachan tasked with obtaining further information on this matter. Additionally, the provision of blood pressure machines in community libraries was raised, with Michelle Parker to confirm their locations.

Your Voice in the Community Board

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a collaborative conversation led by Councillor Chris Poll, Chairman of the East Bucks Community Board, and Michelle Parker. This session was designed to explore how the community board can be most effective and valuable to residents. Attendees were invited to share their thoughts on what they would find most helpful, what would make the board most valuable to them, and how their experience of working with the board could be enhanced.

The meeting was scheduled to conclude with a networking opportunity for attendees.