Councillor Chris Chilton

Committee Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 4.00 pm

The Buckinghamshire Council meeting on 26 November 2025 included a presentation from the Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable, and was scheduled to cover street trading controls, reports from cabinet members, and a series of notices of motion. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the appointment of an interim chief executive officer, and to answer questions on notice.

Committee Committee Member

High Wycombe Town Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The High Wycombe Town Committee (HWTC) met to discuss the Wycombe Vision, receive updates from Thames Valley Police and on town centre development, and review financial reports. The committee was also scheduled to discuss updates on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) projects, place partnerships, and action groups, as well as the cabinet forward plan and work programme.

Committee Vice-Chairman

Licensing (Public Protection) Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Licensing (Public Protection) Committee met on Tuesday 18 November 2025, noting the annual review of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing for 2024/25, which highlighted increases in licensed drivers, hackney carriage vehicles and private hire operators, alongside a decrease in private hire vehicles. The committee also acknowledged the high volume of complaints received, predominantly related to driver behaviour, driving standards and parking issues.

Committee Committee Member

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Audit and Governance Committee of Buckinghamshire Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 12 November 2025, to discuss treasury management, company governance, contract procedure rules, and the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023[^2]. A key item for consideration is the council's statement of accounts for the financial year 2024/25, along with the external auditor's report. The committee will also review the annual report and financial statements for the Higginson Park Charity.

Committee Chairman

Licensing (Premises) Sub-Committee. Trading Standards. Re: Nera, 98 Easton Street, High Wycombe. HP11 1LT (Review), Licensing (Premises) Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 2.30 pm

The Licensing (Premises) Sub-Committee met to consider an application to review the premises licence for Nera (Magazin Romanesc Diana), and decided to revoke the licence. The revocation will take effect after the period for appeal has ended.