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The MP for Aylesbury Rob Butler has questioned the new Minister for Skills Robert Halfon on what is being done to equip young people with the right skills for todays job market.
Rob is concerned that too many job vacancies in the town are not filled, as young people are required to have new and different skills.
See the full exchange here:
Council updates Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Licensing Policy
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Buckingham Household Recycling Centre reopens this week
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Return of 'park pop-ups' for local businesses
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Bucks Labour MPs demand urgent clarity on Buckinghamshire Family Hub
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Aylesbury Town Council demands urgent transfer of neglected sports facilities
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Council launches new Growth Fund to boost the county's economy
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Support for Buckinghamshire households that use heating oil
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Ward councillor announces party switch
A councillor on Buckinghamshire Council has switched political allegiance, moving from the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives.
