Sovereign state United Kingdom Admin HQ High Wycombe Area rank 135th (of 326) Non-metropolitan county Buckinghamshire Team Wycombe Wanderers F.C. | Region South East England Incorporated 1 April 1974 Area 324.6 km² Constituent country England | |
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Status Non-metropolitan district Colleges and Universities Buckinghamshire New University, Henley Business School Points of interest Hellfire Caves, Hughenden Manor, Chiltern Hills, West Wycombe Park, Wycombe Museum Destinations Henley‑on‑Thames, High Wycombe, Marlow, Princes Risborough, Stokenchurch | ||
Wycombe /ˈwɪkəm/ is a local government district in Buckinghamshire in south-central England. Its council is based in the town of High Wycombe.
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Map of Wycombe District, UK
The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by the merger of the Municipal Borough of High Wycombe with Marlow Urban District and Wycombe Rural District.
Constituent parts
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.; within the district's boundaries are the homes of Marlow F.C., Marlow United F.C., Risborough Rangers F.C. and Marlow Rugby Club.
Council affiliation
Following the local elections in May 2015, the council comprises the following:
Transport
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.