How many members are in Aylesbury Town Council?

Aylesbury Town Council has 25 elected Members, representing the thirteen wards of Aylesbury. The last election was held on the 7th May 2015. To see who your local councillor is and to find out more about each councillor, including their contact details, please click on the links below.

What was Aylesbury like in the past?

In 1180 a gaol was established in the town . By 1477 flour was being ground in the town for surrounding parishes. By the modern period this had grown into a huge established industry: the last mill in Aylesbury was closed in the 1990s (Hills & Partridge on the canal behind Tesco).

Why are so many houses being demolished in Aylesbury?

Indeed, Aylesbury, to a greater extent than many English market towns, saw substantial areas of its own heart demolished in the 1950s/1960s as 16th–18th century houses (many in good repair) were demolished to make way for new, particularly retail, development.

Is there a crypt in Aylesbury?

Aylesbury was a major market town in Anglo-Saxon times, the burial place of Saint Osgyth, whose shrine attracted pilgrims. The Early English parish church of St. Mary (which has many later additions) has a crypt beneath. Once thought to be Anglo-Saxon, it is now recognised as being of the same period as the medieval chapel above.

What is ‘about Aylesbury’?

‘About Aylesbury’ is intended to give a general picture of the Town, its history and amenities. Aylesbury, the County Town of Buckinghamshire, is a bustling market town which is confidently moving forward in the 21st century. The town is, with a population of over 60,000, the largest in Aylesbury Vale.

What is it like to live in Aylesbury?

Aylesbury, the County Town of Buckinghamshire, is a bustling market town which is confidently moving forward in the 21st century. The town is, with a population of over 60,000, the largest in Aylesbury Vale.