âDerelictâ Buzz Bingo in Aylesbury could be turned into arts music centre A ‘DERELICT’ bingo hall which was also previously a cinema could be turned into an “arts music centre”. The Gala-turned-Buzz Bingo building, in Aylesbury High Street, is under review by Buckinghamshire Council, in hopes it could help to revive the local economy. At least two investors are known to be interested in the “iconic” council-owned building, with both thought to be preparing proposals. The news was revealed during a Budget Scrutiny Select Committee Inquiry, on Tuesday, January 12. According to cabinet member for planning and enforcement Cllr Warren Whyte the site was originally a Pavilion Cinema and then a Granada in 1946 before it closed in 1972.
Bucks Council leader admits we have too many members â all receiving full allowances CALLS have sounded for a bloated council body to cut off some of its “excess” members who are still claiming full allowances – or ensure other councillors take a pay cut. A member of the public challenged Buckinghamshire Council leader Cllr Martin Tett to pare back an ‘excessive’ number of paid council members – or else insist other councillors accept a cut in pay to balance the books. The matter was raised during a Budget Scrutiny Select Committee Inquiry, on Monday, January 11. Buckinghamshire Council currently has 202 councillors receiving full allowances, according to Cllr Tett.