Wycombe District was a
local government district
The districts of England (also known as local authority districts or local government districts to distinguish from unofficial city districts) are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. As the st ...
in
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire (), abbreviated Bucks, is a ceremonial county in South East England that borders Greater London to the south-east, Berkshire to the south, Oxfordshire to the west, Northamptonshire to the north, Bedfordshire to the north-ea ...
in south-central
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ...
. Its council was based in the town of
High Wycombe
High Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe ( ), is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, south-southeast of Ayl ...
. The district was abolished on 31 March 2020 and its area is now administered by the unitary
Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council is a Unitary authorities of England, unitary Local Government in England, local authority in England, the area of which constitutes most of the ceremonial county of Buckinghamshire. It was created in April 2020 from the ar ...
. It had introduced
locality budgets before October 2013.
History
The district's name was drawn from the Barony of Wycombe which was originally given to Thomas Gilbert, in 1171.
The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the
Local Government Act 1972
The Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reformed local government in England and Wales on 1 April 1974. It was one of the most significant Acts of Parliament to be passed by the Heath Gov ...
, by the merger of the
Municipal Borough of High Wycombe
High Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe ( ), is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye, Buckinghamshire, River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, ...
with
Marlow Urban District
Marlow Urban District was a local government authority in the administrative county of Buckinghamshire, England, between 1896 and 1974, covering the town of Marlow.
Origins
When parish and district councils were established in December 1894 ...
and
Wycombe Rural District
Wycombe Rural District was, from 1894 to 1974, a rural district in the administrative county of Buckinghamshire, England.
Origins
The district had its origins in the Wycombe Poor Law Union, which had been created in 1835, covering High Wycombe ...
.
Constituent parts
The Wycombe District Council area comprised:
;Towns
*
High Wycombe
High Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe ( ), is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, south-southeast of Ayl ...
*
Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough () is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England, about south of Aylesbury and north west of High Wycombe. It lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, at the north end of a gap or pass through the Chilterns, the south end ...
*
Marlow
;Civil parishes
There were 28 civil parishes including 2 where a Parish Meeting is held in lieu of a Parish Council.
Sports clubs
High Wycombe is home to
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The team compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. They play their home ...
; within the district's boundaries are the homes of
Marlow F.C.
Marlow Football Club is a football club based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at the Alfred Davis Memorial Ground. Marlow are the only football club in England to have applied for entry into the ...
,
Marlow United F.C.,
Risborough Rangers F.C. and
Marlow Rugby Union Football Club
Marlow Rugby Club is an English Rugby Union club. That was formed in 1947. Marlow Rugby Club play at Riverwoods Drive, which is located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. It currently has 4 senior sides, ladies, Colts, full Youth (most age groups ...
.
Council affiliation
Following the
local elections in May 2015, the council comprises the following:
Transport
The district was bisected by the
M40, with a major junction with the
A404 at High Wycombe. The A404 connects Marlow and Wycombe within the district. The main railway line through the district, the
Chiltern Main Line
The Chiltern Main Line is a railway line which links London () and Birmingham ( Moor Street and Snow Hill), the United Kingdom's two largest cities, by a route via High Wycombe, Bicester, Banbury, Leamington Spa and Solihull.
It is one of tw ...
has major stations at
High Wycombe
High Wycombe, often referred to as Wycombe ( ), is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Wye surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is west-northwest of Charing Cross in London, south-southeast of Ayl ...
and
Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough () is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England, about south of Aylesbury and north west of High Wycombe. It lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, at the north end of a gap or pass through the Chilterns, the south end ...
. The
Marlow Branch Line and
Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough () is a market town in Buckinghamshire, England, about south of Aylesbury and north west of High Wycombe. It lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, at the north end of a gap or pass through the Chilterns, the south end ...
line also provide commuter services.
References
External links
Wycombe District Council website*
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Former non-metropolitan districts
Local authorities adjoining the River Thames
Non-metropolitan districts of Buckinghamshire
Districts of England established in 1974
2020 disestablishments in England