To the outside world, Buckinghamshire is viewed as an affluent and thriving county, nestled in the picturesque Chiltern Hills. While this description is not inaccurate, what most people don't realise is that Buckinghamshire is also home to a number of disadvantaged neighbourhoods where life outcomes fall far below both the county and national average.
One of our key priorities here at Buckinghamshire Council is to create positive change for all our residents, strengthening our communities and ensuring equal opportunities for all. To address this relative disparity across the county, two years ago we set up the Opportunity Bucks initiative, our local approach to levelling up. Working closely with partners and the voluntary and community sector (VCS), the overarching purpose is to improve outcomes for our residents experiencing the most hardship.
