The Ivers Parish Council

24/06/2026

23/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents to take extra care during this week's Red Extreme Heat Warning, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40°C and an increased risk of water-related incidents and wildfires.

The warning, issued by the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in place from 9am Wednesday until 9pm Thursday. During this period, residents are being encouraged to avoid unnecessary risks around open water, barbecues and dry open spaces and to take simple steps to stay safe in the heat.

𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙪𝙛𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙:

"𝐴 𝑅𝑒𝑑 𝐸𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑊𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑙𝑦. 𝑊𝑒'𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠, 𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑖𝑓 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡.

𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑤𝑒'𝑑 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑟𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑜𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑦. 𝐵𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟, 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑘𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠, 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒 – 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟."

Periods of extreme heat can place additional pressure on emergency services and increase the likelihood of preventable incidents. National evidence shows these risks rise significantly during hot weather. During the 2022 heatwave, firefighters in England attended almost three times as many serious outdoor fires as the previous year, demonstrating how quickly dry conditions can escalate into emergencies. Research by Bournemouth University has also found that accidental drowning fatalities are three times higher on days when temperatures reach 25°C or above compared to the seasonal average.

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is preparing for an increase in demand during the warning period by reviewing operational resourcing and ensuring specialist equipment used to respond to water-related incidents and wildfires is available if required. Residents can play an important role by following safety advice and helping to prevent avoidable incidents.

Residents are being asked to follow this advice:

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲

· Avoid entering open water to cool down.

· Never enter the water to attempt a rescue.

· If you see someone in difficulty, call 999 immediately.

· If it is safe to do so, throw something that floats and encourage them to Float to Live.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲

· Avoid using disposable barbecues in parks, fields and open spaces.

· Keep barbecues away from dry grass, fences, sheds and trees.

· Dispose of ci******es responsibly.

· Do not leave glass bottles or litter in direct sunlight.

· Avoid bonfires during this period of extreme heat.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

· Stay hydrated throughout the day.

· Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day where possible.

· Check in on family, friends and neighbours who may be more vulnerable.

Further safety advice is available at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/safety-hub/.

Get helpful tips to stay safe at home, protect your workers and business, and keep our outdoor areas and roads safer.

23/06/2026

Please see the below letter from National Grid regarding planned works at Uxbridge Moor Substation on 27 and 28 June.

The letter includes details of the works and the areas affected.

15/06/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞

Matthew Barber (Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) is asking residents to share their experiences and have a say in how policing services are shaped in the Thames Valley (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire).

The information you provide will help inform the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) on any gaps or improvements that could be made in the future.

By sharing your views, the Police and Crime Commissioner can better understand the policing priorities of residents in keeping communities safe.

Recommended browsers for completing the survey are: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge.

Make your voice count and share your views on local policing:

This survey is an opportunity for residents to share their experiences and have a say in how policing services are shaped in Thames Valley.

11/06/2026

Slough Cable Reinforcement

11/06/2026

Upcoming railway improvement works between Slough and Langley stations.

The works, which will take place between June 2026 and January 2027, include track renewals and upgrades to overhead electrification equipment. Some overnight and weekend works, including piling activities, may generate noise for nearby residents.

Further details, including work dates and planned railway closures, can be found on the Ivers Parish Council website -

Please see the letter below from Network Rail regarding upcoming railway improvement works between Slough and Langley stations.

11/06/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 – 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞

Local businesses and community groups are invited to apply for funding through Buckinghamshire Council’s High Street Business Support Programme.

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to support new events that bring together at least 10 high street businesses and encourage more people to visit and spend time in local town and village centres.

The scheme is aimed at creating vibrant events during the school summer holidays, helping to boost footfall and support local businesses.

Application deadline: 15 June

For further information about the grant scheme and how to apply, please visit the Bucks High Street Support Portal and watch the short information video.

If you are a business champion for your high street in Buckinghamshire you may be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £1k to fund an event in your high street this summer. Please watch the video…

04/06/2026

📞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊'𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞?

The UK is moving from traditional analogue landlines to a digital phone service over the next few years. While many people won't notice much difference, some residents may need extra support, particularly those who rely on telecare devices, personal alarms, or use their landline as their main way of staying connected.

BT has launched its "Connected Together" initiative to help raise awareness and support communities through the change.

We encourage residents, families, neighbours and carers to find out more and check whether they or someone they know may be affected.

More information can be found on BT's Connected Together webpage - https://www.bt.com/about/all-ip/connected-together?utm_campaign=Chief%2Bexecutive%2527s%2Bbulletin%2B-%2B4%2BJune%2B2026&utm_medium=email

Please help spread the word so everyone can stay connected and informed.

Get ready for the digital landline switchover – for you or someone you support

01/06/2026

Council Meeting to be held on Monday the 8th of June 2026, commencing at 7pm.
📍Parish Offices, The Hub, SL0 9ND
Agenda and appendices - https://www.iversparishcouncil.gov.uk/full-council-26-27/

22/05/2026

𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐏)

As the weather is exceptionally hot, if you see anyone sleeping out on the streets of Buckinghamshire, please contact StreetLink via https://thestreetlink.org.uk or phone 0300 500 0914, who will notify our dedicated Outreach workers.

If you see anyone you believe to be under the age of 18, or are concerned about the health or welfare of anyone that you see sleeping rough, please call 999.

A cool area and water will be available in Buckinghamshire Council offices at Walton Street in Aylesbury and Queen Victoria Road in High Wycombe.

During office hours, you can contact Buckinghamshire Council's housing teams on the following number: 01296 585168 and out of hours: 0800 999 7677

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