| Wycombe District | |
|---|---|
| — Non-metropolitan district — | |
| Wycombe shown within Buckinghamshire | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | South East England |
| Non-metropolitan county | Buckinghamshire |
| Status | Non-metropolitan district |
| Admin HQ | High Wycombe |
| Incorporated | 1 April 1974 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Non-metropolitan district council |
| • Body | Wycombe District Council |
| • Leadership | Leader & Cabinet (Conservative) |
| • MPs | Steve Baker John Bercow Dominic Grieve David Lidington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 125.3 sq mi (324.57 km2) |
| Area rank | 135th (of 326) |
| Population (2010 est.) | |
| • Total | 164,800 |
| • Rank | 109th (of 326) |
| • Density | 1,315.1/sq mi (507.7/km2) |
| • Ethnicity | 86.8% White 7.9% S.Asian 2.6% Black British 1.8% Mixed Race |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC0) |
| • Summer (DST) | BST (UTC+1) |
| ONS code | 11UC |
| OS grid reference | SU867929 |
| Website | www.wycombe.gov.uk |
Wycombe ( /ˈwɪkəm/) is a local government district in Buckinghamshire in south central England. It is administered by Wycombe District Council in the town of High Wycombe. The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It was a merger of the borough of High Wycombe, Marlow Urban District and Wycombe Rural District.
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The Wycombe District Council area comprises:
There are 28 civil parishes including 2 where a Parish Meeting is held in lieu of a Parish Council.
High Wycombe is home to Wycombe Wanderers F.C. and London Wasps; within the district's boundaries are the homes of Marlow F.C., Marlow United F.C. and Marlow Rugby Club.
Following the local elections in May 2011, the council comprises the following:[1]
| Party | Number of councillors |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 42 |
| Liberal Democrats | 8 |
| Labour | 7 |
| Independent | 2 |
| UKIP | 1 |
The district is 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 has major stations at High Wycombe and Princes Risborough. The Marlow Branch Line and Princes Risborough line also provide commuter services.
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