Councillor Larisa Townsend
Email: Larisa.Townsend@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Council: Buckinghamshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 2 of 8
West Chilterns Community Board - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 6.30 pm
West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda is a planning application for the demolition of a dwelling and the erection of 19 apartments at 22 Marlow Hill, High Wycombe. The committee will also confirm the date and time of its next meeting and members' availability for site visits.
(Budget Meeting), Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 4.00 pm
The Council of Buckinghamshire Council was scheduled to discuss changes to committee proportionality following a shift in political group membership, and an amendment to the Medium Term Financial Plan and Capital Programme. Additionally, the appointment of a permanent Chief Executive Officer and Head of Paid Service was on the agenda.
West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The West Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee met on Wednesday 18 February 2026 and approved two planning applications. The committee granted permission for the change of use of Clifton House Hotel to a 23-room House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and approved a variation of a condition for netting at Whiteleaf Golf Club.
Children’s & Education Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Children's & Education Select Committee of Buckinghamshire Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss the SEND Improvement Programme, the Placement and Homes Strategy for Children & Young People, and the School Attendance review. Key decisions included the agreement to revisit a 2015 report on child sexual exploitation and its recommendations, and the commitment to provide further information on the cost breakdown of new children's homes.
Decisions from Meetings
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Disability Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy - Proposal of Changes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve the updated Disabled Facilities Grant and Housing Assistance Policy, which clarifies eligibility and parameters, reflects current best practices, and aims to ensure the full allocation of increased DFG funding is spent to meet the needs of disabled residents.
Education Health and Care Plan Waiting List - Recovery Plan
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 19, 2025
...to approve a £3 million investment plan aimed at reducing the backlog and waiting times for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025. Tomorrow's World - Health and Wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to endorse and publish the Director of Public Health for Buckinghamshire's Annual Report 2025, focusing on health and wellbeing in Buckinghamshire in 2045.
Princes Risborough Southern Road Link (PRSRL) & Princes Risborough Expansion Area (PREA)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to cease pursuing the Princes Risborough Southern Link Road scheme, halt negotiations with Network Rail, and reallocate existing capital budget for ongoing work related to the Princes Risborough Expansion Area, including safety measures, transport modeling, and risk management.
Delivering the Parking Strategy – Parking Enforcement Operating Model
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 9.30 am - November 11, 2025
...to improve parking compliance and service efficiency, they approved market testing for outsourcing parking enforcement services, delegated final specification approval and contract award to the Corporate Director for Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, and noted the implementation progress and procurement timetable.
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 18