Milton Keynes City Council’s Cabinet is set to give the go ahead to a new neighbourhood plan for Newport Pagnell giving greater local influence to residents over future development In a referendum that took place in Newport Pagnell on 17 October almost 90% of local voters were in favour adopting the neighbourhood plan The City Council’s Cabinet is meeting on 5 November where councillors are expected to make a decision to recommend the plan for approval.  A draft Newport Pagnell Neighbourhood Plan was drawn up by local people and the Town Council before the community was given the opportunity to share their thoughts and help shape the proposals Neighbourhood plans are designed to give residents more say on how land is used in their area in the future There are 23 neighbourhood plans within Milton Keynes with the city council currently working alongside other local communities to bring proposals forward Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Milton Keynes City Council is proposing to introduce new 20mph speed limit zones on specific roads in five areas following requests from the local communities The new zones could be introduced in parts of Caldecotte The City Council has published details of each proposal on its website  and is inviting local people to comment by 20 February All comments received will be reviewed and the new speed limits could be put in place later this year town or community council may apply for a 20mph zone to help improve road safety in their area if the streets included meet set criteria.  More information on how to apply for a 20mph zone can be found here. FULL-TIME offers you an easy way to manage your football leagues online Helpful apps and websites to support leagues and clubs Newport Pagnell Town Women manager Neil Griffiths is confident his side are heading in the right direction as they prepare for Saturday's Adobe Women's FA Cup tie with local rivals New Bradwell St Peter Ladies Town were promoted from the ninth tier of the women's football pyramid up to the sixth last summer before Griffiths took charge in December and led them into mid-table of the East Midlands Regional Women's Football League Division One South after an impressive end to the 2023-24 campaign with success in the cup a major part of their ambitions adding league winners at this level but also maintaining a really young group We have first-team players with ages ranging from 17 to 41 "I'm conscious about not making specific targets other than to keep improving but we want to be winning games consistently It still offers that prestige when you hear the name of the competition and it gives us the chance to create special memories because the games are big occasions This one is even more so because the two teams know each other so well "We also can't get away from the fact that the support from the FA in prize money helps us no end." combining high standards with a welcoming atmosphere that gets the best out of everybody He said: "We have a really professional environment I'm also really lucky to have a great management team I'm supported by Brad Churchill and my assistant is Lee Adams who holds a UEFA B licence and a Masters in sports coaching He has coaching experience at elite talent programmes within a number of professional football clubs and is a senior lecturer at University Campus Football Business (UCFB) at Wembley stadium "We provided additional support to keep the players fit over the summer which the players are brilliant at engaging with We try not to be too reactionary from game to game but keep developing the way we play "But what I'm really proud of is how welcoming we are I think every player we invited to talk to us over the summer ended up signing and that says a lot about the group We create a real safe space for development." Newport Pagnell have their own specific claim to fame in the shape of England Women's captain Leah Williamson A new community football pitch was recently unveiled by Williamson at the club after it was awarded a Lionesses Futures Fund grant and Griffiths describes the Lionesses skipper as a huge inspiration On the day she came down it was really interesting seeing senior players just as excited as the younger ones That tells you the impact she's had on every walk of life "You see now that girls of every age and demographic want to play football At our own club we have multiple Under-15 teams "The pitch itself is a huge benefit to the club It allows us a stable training facility that we can maintain and we look after There's a girls-only night and it means we don't have unsociable hours." Griffiths will hope Newport Pagnell Town's impressive progress is reflected in their efforts on Saturday Get all the latest football news sent directly to your inbox Maidenhead United Women are the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire County Champions for the very first time after a dominant 3-1 win over Newport Pagnell Town in Sunday’s final at Holloways Park This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best Using this website means you are Ok with this You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link<\/a> motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser Maidenhead United lift the Berks & Bucks Cup Maidenhead United Women are the Berkshire and Buckinghamshire County Champions for the very first time after a dominant 3-1 win over Newport Pagnell Town in Sunday’s final at Holloways Park United had reached the final four times in their history but had never taken the cup home with them to York Road something they proudly achieved in the spring sunshine yesterday (Sunday) It also means Ed Jackson-Norris’s side have lifted silverware for a second successive season after last season’s success over Fulham in the Combined Counties League Cup final They achieved it in conclusive fashion as well going 2-0 up before half-time thanks to two goals in the space of five minutes from striker Natalie Cowell They may have had more goals before the referee blew the whistle for half-time and there was a moment of panic and concern when Newport Pagnell Town cut the deficit to one goal from a direct free kick minutes into the second half But Maidenhead simply played with the same authoritative control they’d display all game and they wrapped up the victory through substitute Macey-Nikiah Walters in the 74th minute What a team - What a club Another successful cup campaign and so pleased to of done it with this group of people@BerksandBucksFA County Cup Champs @mufcyorkroadwfc ⚫️⚪️@DarrenWoolley2 pic.twitter.com/zcp4ERyi2U Magpies’ keeper Kenny Clarke was forced into a good late save to maintain their two-goal buffer but the team saw the game out comfortably to get their hands on yet more silverware United came into the final off the back of a morale-boosting win in the league over Bristol Rovers at York Road the previous Sunday and they’d been in excellent form in this competition The dominant team in this season’s county cup Beaconsfield Town 5-0 and former WSL side Reading FC Women 3-0 at Slough Town’s Arbour Park just a few weeks ago Champions of Berkshire & Buckinghamshire pic.twitter.com/rxgs3E9IVA Maidenhead made a bright opening to the game and with a bit more luck might have scored from one of several dangerous balls and crosses they put into the box in the first 10 minutes They grasped the lead in the 15th minute when Mia Parker looked to fire her side ahead Newport Pagnell managed to snuff out her chance but the ball fell kindly for Cowell to turn home the rebound Five minutes later and the Magpies were two goals to the good when Emily McMaster won the ball back and passed it forward for Cowell roll home after an error from the Newport Pagnell keeper Parker could have scored a third just a few minutes later but was thwarted by the Newport keeper The Magpies were forced into a couple of enforced substitutions with Isacc Gregory and Jazz King coming off for Simone O’Brien and Katie Akerman but they failed to let those setbacks disrupt them and Akerman came close to scoring just five minutes after coming on With rolling substitutions in place for the game Maidenhead made three more changes at the break as Walters Raissa Jauad-Taborda and Aaliyah Charles came on for Izzy Stockton But Newport Pagnell gave themselves a foothold in the game with a goal out of the blue from a free kick in the 48th minute and Akerman was unfortunate to shoot wide in the area after great wing play from O’Brien Akerman then struck the crossbar from a free kick in the 63rd minute but the goal their dominance deserved duly arrived in the 74th minute when Walters made the most of a fantastic piece of play from Jauad-Taborda The two substitutes combining well and Walters firing home to restore the two goal advantage O’Brien forced the Newport Pagnell keeper into a fingertip save and Charles was also denied in the closing stages secured an impressive victory United now have a week to recover before hosting Swindon Town Women at York Road on Sunday (March 23) They’ll also visit Bournemouth Sports and Keynsham Town before finishing the season with a home game against Worthing on Sunday What a day to be a magpie @DarrenWoolley2 ⚽️ @mufcyorkroadwfc @fiberkshire pic.twitter.com/28mHawHSsC Football Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire. Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout, the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said. The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south? A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack. © Copyright 2024 Baylis Community Media CIC All right reserved Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitsbeds bucks hertsnewsFarmers protest inheritance tax proposals force Prime Minister to leave Newport PagnellSir Kier Starmer was in Buckinghamshire to discuss the proposals for new towns British farmers have launched a protest at a new build site in Newport Pagnell as the Prime Minister announces proposals for new towns across the country Sir Kier Starmer failed to speak on the plans for new towns leaving the site after farmers protests caused 'concerns' A dozen farmers and their tractors blocked the exit in Buckinghamshire this morning Sir Kier Starmer's been in the county after the Government announcement of more than 100 possible locations having been suggested for new towns in England The Prime Minister's promised "the largest housebuilding programme since the post-war era" the spotlight was stolen by farmers and tractors against changes on farmer's inheritance tax The proposals for farmers has been introduced by Labour who insist it will not make a U-turn on its plans to introduce a 20% inheritance tax rate on farms worth more than £1 million The changes announced in the Budget are due to come into force in April 2026 and scrap an exemption which meant no inheritance tax was paid to pass down family farms Farmer's protests in Buckinghamshire come just days after Save British Farming organised a rally to protest the plans with MPs also debating an e-petition with more than 148,000 signatures calling to keep the current inheritance tax exemptions for working farms The UK currently produces around 60% of its food – meaning that two in five products are imported from other countries famers are expecting this number to rise more Laura's a farmer from Northamptonshire She said: "We got a dozen through the first set of gates Laura's among farmers who joined the protest which is said to include part of their friend's land The focus of today's visit by Sir Kier Starmer was to discuss the plans for towns gaining new homes Each new town will have the potential for 10,000 or more residential properties as the Government seeks to sweep away red tape and overcome environmental objections to get housing built A separate project to push ahead with stalled housing projects has already unblocked 20,000 homes the discussion was halted when a dozen farmers blocked the entrance to the site Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Milton Keynes City Council has been slammed for failing to reveal a ‘proper timetable’ for the re-opening of a major through route that has been closed for four months longer than originally predicted which leads from Newport Pagnell to junction 14 of the M1 motorway has been shut for 500 days – more than four months beyond the original one-year plan When it was closed for construction work to take place on the massive MK East development site in September 2023 commuters and residents were told it would re-open in September 2024 and with no clear timeline as to when the road will once again be in use local Lib Dem councillors are demanding urgent answers councillors discovered that no set timetable for a re-opening has been confirmed They also heard that the City Council has not applied any financial penalties from the contractors working on the MK East development site “The delay was due to a change of management and the new management had to get up to speed,” said Jane Carr “They also had to get a school and a medical centre in there to continue to receive Government funding for the project “We were also told that part of the delay is due to the weather Now I’m not a weather expert but I know the rain is going to come and that has to be factored in Some of their predictions for managing the water there were a little on the short side.” Councillor Carr says the delays have created months of inconvenience extra fuel use and increased carbon emissions for commuters and hardship for Newport Pagnell businesses “It certainly has been affecting local people,” she said I know of one business that is losing £10,000 a month because of this “We just want it finished; people are totally fed up with it We want to see a proper timetable and then the management held to that timetable.” The new section of road will feature a ‘dog-leg’ junction and a roundabout through the new development but it will bringing traffic from the north of the MK East development Red Bull secured double points after a fierce Max Verstappen claimed his third pole position of the season as both Red Bull drivers reached Q3 ahead of tomorrow's Miami Grand Prix Poor weather created the perfect storm for a chaotic Miami Sprint Race It was mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing during qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city Feedback window for local sports closes on Sunday Track riders implore electric vehicle users: ‘please don’t wreck it again’ Chilly feeling with scattered showers possible Bereaved kids fund calling for support from local businesses Shoplifting app being used by more than 1500 businesses Marathon walk to every London football ground starts at MK Dons Popular player full of confidence for next season © 2020 MKFM Limited - Radio Made In Milton Keynes. Powered by Aiir Vistry Group has exchanged contracts with Milton Keynes City Council to create a new 930-home village to the east of Newport Pagnell The £270m Tickford Fields development is 45 hectares in size with 31% of the properties available on the affordable market The deal marks a milestone in the creation of a new residential community of exceptional quality for Newport Pagnell and the broader Milton Keynes area the site will accommodate up to 930 new homes sports pitches (with pavilions and parking) From one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom homes the housing mix will cater to a diverse set of needs with over 30% of the homes classed as affordable and therefore accessible to those on lower incomes Incorporating principles of sustainability such as air source heat pumps and using open-panel timber frame construction the development is set to become a model for environmentally conscious living The development will also aim to retain all established trees with conscientious mitigation strategies for any displaced features The green and blue corridors woven throughout the site will not only enhance the living experience for residents but will also create a nurturing habitat for local wildlife Vistry Group will introduce an on-site Skills Academy This dedicated facility will provide valuable educational and vocational opportunities for college students and unemployed people in the local area further building on the opportunities the scheme will provide for the community Vistry Group and Milton Keynes City Council will pool their expertise together to deliver the Tickford Fields development in a cost-efficient and timely manner With a proven track record in partnering and delivery within the housing sector the collaboration is set to reshape the residential landscape of Newport Pagnell Managing Director of Vistry Group’s partnerships division in the South East Midlands said: “It’s exciting to be working together with Milton Keynes City Council on this major new development that aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality We are determined to create a scheme that not only blends seamlessly with its surroundings but sets new benchmarks in modern living and offers benefits to the local community.” Cabinet Member for Planning and Placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council said: “Improving access to affordable housing is at the heart of our Council Plan and I’m pleased that this development will not only deliver much-needed affordable homes for local families but also energy-efficient and more sustainable properties that will ensure a greener future for our city I look forward to seeing the development progress into a new thriving community.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals A Building Magazine Leading in the field of building news reporting Building Design & Construction Magazine is one of the most respected and referenced sources of building news enquiries@bdcmagazine.co.uk+44 1484 437312 Subscribe our newsletter to get the best stories into your inbox © 2025 BDC Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals Milton Keynes City Council has explained the reasons for the long delays in re-opening an important link road near Milton Keynes This week MKFM told how a 500-day closure of the A509 section of road which leads from Newport Pagnell to junction 14 of the M1 motorway has brought prolonged misery to commuters while affecting shops and businesses in the area MKCC councillors discovered recently that a timetable for the route’s re-opening was still not available despite an overrun of more than 120 days in construction work Now Councillor Akash Nayee has told MKFM that bad weather and the sheer extent of the MK East project’s work is to blame for the hold-up because of the severe weather conditions since the project started there have been some delays to the works,” said the Cabinet Member for Public Realm “The A509 works are part of over £500 million of infrastructure improvements taking place to help enable the MK East development including new schools a new health centre and a community centre alongside works that will help better manage water and flooding in the local area “We sympathise with local people on the inconvenience the works have caused and we are continuing to work with the developers to ensure everything is being done as quickly as possible,” he added we did not agree to the whole amount of additional time the developer requested and only permitted a three month extension as we recognise the impact on residents “The delay is very unfortunate but given the scale and complexity of the project completing such a major scheme even in the timescale involved Vistry Group has exchanged contracts with Milton Keynes City Council to build a new 930-home village on a 45-hectare site to the east of Newport Pagnell Outline planning consent is already in place for the £270m Tickford Fields development which will provide a mix of one-bedroom apartments through to five-bedroom homes with more than 30% of the homes classed as affordable The development will also provide play areas new pedestrian and cycle links and an on-site skills academy providing educational and vocational opportunities for college students and unemployed people in the local area managing director of Vistry Group’s partnerships division in the South East Midlands cabinet member for planning and placemaking at Milton Keynes City Council said: “Improving access to affordable housing is at the heart of our council plan and I’m pleased that this development will not only deliver much-needed affordable homes for local families Don’t miss our top stories and need to know news every day in your inbox delivered straight to your inbox – for FREE BE News is the only free-to-air online news service to cover the entire built environment industry its mission is to connect and inform the whole community – spanning commercial property planning and engineering – via one platform WEBSITE DESIGNED & BUILT BY WHITE LABEL Please register (for free) below or login to continue reading This facility will add to the care home’s lifestyle offering providing a dedicated space for members of the care home community to enjoy a drink with their friends or a welcoming space for celebrations with family members This new space has been decorated with items you would find in a typical pub Many of the people who live at Castlemead Court enjoyed visiting pubs throughout their lives be it with friends or for family celebrations so this new space aims to create a familiar and friendly environment that will help to bring back fond memories The Castlemead Arms was officially opened by a gentleman who lives at the care home and welcomed his friends to join him for a drink The new pub was soon filled by the people who live and work at Castlemead – they played board games and toasted to the opening of their brand-new space The team hopes the Castlemead Arms will be a place where happy memories are made and fond moments from the past are recalled Welcome to 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Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing By 2025-03-28T09:11:00+00:00 Development already has outline permission from Milton Keynes council to build on its land Housebuilding giant Vistry has agreed a deal with Milton Keynes City Council to build a 930-home development to the north east of the city The £270m scheme would Vistry work as a development partner to build a new village on 45ha of council land at Tickford Fields Outline planning consent is in place for the project where just under a third (31%) of the properties will be available on the affordable market It will include a mix of homes ranging from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom houses The scheme will also incorporate air source heat pumps and use open-panel timber frame construction said: “It’s exciting to be working together with Milton Keynes City Council on this major new development that aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering high-quality and community-centric places to live.  >> Read more: Vistry’s profit drops by nearly two-thirds as impact of cost estimation errors revealed “We are determined to create a scheme that not only blends seamlessly with its surroundings but sets new benchmarks in modern living and offers benefits to the local community.” Vistry yesterday published its results for the year to 31 December 2024 The housebuilder admitted that the performance was “significantly below” its expectations at the start of the year reflecting the full impact of cost forecasting errors in its southern division Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme  DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards  Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor  Site powered by Webvision Cloud