Councillor Gregory Smith

West Bucks Community Board - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

This article provides a summary of the agenda and reports pack for the West Bucks Community Board meeting held on 4 September 2025. The meeting included a welcome to the West Bucks Community Board, discussion of community priorities, and an opportunity to network with local ward councillors. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Central & North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Central and North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met on Wednesday 3 September 2025, and approved the change of use of a dwelling house to a children's home, and a retrospective application for the change of use of land to residential for one Gypsy Traveller family, while refusing an outline application for a residential development. Councillor Patrick Fealey, Chair of the Committee, stepped down from the meeting for part of the proceedings due to a declared conflict of interest.

Central & North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 2.30 pm

The Central and North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met to discuss a change of use for a property in Steeple Claydon, and a planning application for a residential development in Buckingham. The committee approved the change of use in Steeple Claydon, and voted to defer the decision on the residential development in Buckingham.

Council - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council met to discuss several key issues, including the appointment of a returning officer, cabinet member reports, and motions related to local plans and funding. Councillors approved the appointment of Lisa Marie Williams as the returning officer and electoral registration officer, and also approved a motion to engage with water and sewage providers on capacity investment in the local plan. A motion regarding transparency of member fees was referred to the Standards and General Purpose Committee.

Transport, Environment, Communities & Climate Change Select Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Transport, Environment, Climate Change and Communities Committee met to discuss key priorities and challenges within their respective portfolios. Councillor David Carroll was appointed Vice-Chairman of the committee. The committee also discussed their work programme for the coming year, agreeing to discuss flooding responses, electric vehicle infrastructure, and digital exclusion at their next meeting.