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High Wycombe Town Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 7.00 pm

March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm High Wycombe Town Committee View on council website

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The High Wycombe Town Committee's meeting on Tuesday 24 March 2026 was scheduled to cover a range of financial updates, community projects, and strategic consultations. Key discussions were expected to include the financial performance of special expenses, updates from business improvement districts, and ongoing consultations on conservation areas and transport plans.

Chairman's Update

The meeting was scheduled to begin with an update from the Chairman of the High Wycombe Town Committee.

Business Improvement District Update

Jacqueline Ford, Economic Partnerships Lead, was expected to introduce a presentation from Susan Hynard, Chief Executive of HWBIDCo, and Gemma Hughes, BID Manager for Globe Business Park BID & Cressex Business Park BID. This update was intended to provide information on the activities and progress of the Business Improvement Districts.

HWTC Special Expenses Reserves Update

Sophie Payne, Service Director for Culture, Sport and Leisure, was scheduled to present an update on the High Wycombe Town Committee's (HWTC) Special Expenses Reserves. This would likely cover the financial position and any planned allocations from these reserves.

Report for HWTC Special Expenses Report Q3 2025/26

Fiorella Mugari, Head of Finance for Communities and PGS Directorates, was due to present a report detailing the Special Expenses financial performance for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This report would provide an overview of expenditure and income against budget.

Buckinghamshire Council High Wycombe Conservation Area Live Consultation

A discussion was scheduled regarding the Buckinghamshire Council High Wycombe Conservation Area Live Consultation. This would involve reviewing the ongoing consultation for the High Wycombe Conservation Area appraisal, which was being managed through the Your Voice Bucks - Citizen Space platform.

Cabinet Forward Plan

The committee was scheduled to receive for information the Cabinet/Leader Forward Plan, dated 2 March 2026. This document outlines upcoming key decisions and strategic priorities for Buckinghamshire Council.

Consultation for Noting

The committee was asked to note the Buckinghamshire Council Transport Plan 5 Live Consultation. This consultation, available on Your Voice Bucks - Citizen Space, seeks public input on the future of transport in the county.

Work Programme

The committee's work programme for the upcoming year was scheduled for review.

Date of Next Meeting

The date for the next High Wycombe Town Committee meeting was confirmed as Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 7pm.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Ed Gemmell
Councillor Ed Gemmell Independent • Hazlemere
Profile image for Councillor Khalil Ahmed
Councillor Khalil Ahmed Independent • Marsh & Micklefield
Profile image for Councillor Arman Alam
Councillor Arman Alam Conservative • Booker & Cressex
Profile image for Councillor Hazel Arthur-Hewitt
Councillor Hazel Arthur-Hewitt Labour Party • Downley
Profile image for Councillor Mohammed Ayub
Councillor Mohammed Ayub Conservative • Castlefield & Oakridge
Profile image for Councillor Chris Chilton
Councillor Chris Chilton Labour Party • Terriers & Amersham Hill
Profile image for Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE
Councillor Lesley Clarke OBE Conservative • Abbey
Profile image for Councillor Darren Hayday
Councillor Darren Hayday Independent • Sands
Profile image for Councillor Imran Hussain
Councillor Imran Hussain Wycombe Independent • Totteridge & Bowerdean
Profile image for Councillor Majid Hussain
Councillor Majid Hussain Labour Party • Castlefield & Oakridge
Profile image for Councillor Mazamal Hussain
Councillor Mazamal Hussain Conservative • Disraeli
Profile image for Councillor Catherine Oliver
Councillor Catherine Oliver Conservative • Hazlemere
Profile image for Councillor Sarfaraz Khan Raja
Councillor Sarfaraz Khan Raja Chairman • Conservative • Terriers & Amersham Hill
Profile image for Councillor Trevor Snaith
Councillor Trevor Snaith Independent • Marsh & Micklefield
Profile image for Councillor Julia Wassell
Councillor Julia Wassell Wycombe Independent • Totteridge & Bowerdean

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 24th-Mar-2026 19.00 High Wycombe Town Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 24th-Mar-2026 19.00 High Wycombe Town Committee.pdf