Bucks Students' Union Council Meeting Attracts Notable Student Presence
The session focused on the wider landscape of student accommodation, including rental trends, property standards and the availability of housing near campus. Officers examined factors influencing the local housing market and the implications for students living in both university‑affiliated and private sector properties.
Sameer Pathan, the Chair of the Union Council, opened the meeting by welcoming students and officers back after the long winter break and acknowledging the strong attendance and enthusiasm in the room.
Buckinghamshire New University Students’ Union discussed accommodation and housing provision during its latest Union Council meeting on 15 January 2026. The meeting brought together elected officers and representatives to review current arrangements and outline priorities for the coming months.
President Jean Marc Amagoua opened the officer reports by outlining plans to strengthen collaboration with local housing providers and improve transparency around accommodation information. Vice President Achievement & Belonging Joe Burrell highlighted the importance of accessible housing and proposed an audit to assess the availability of adapted living spaces.
Vice President for Education and Welfare (High Wycombe), Erin Cook, discussed the role of housing support services and confirmed that the Students’ Union would expand its drop‑in sessions to offer guidance on contracts, budgeting and tenancy‑related queries.
Vice President for Education and Welfare (Uxbridge and Aylesbury), Bethany Jackson, reported on the experiences of students balancing placements and commuting, noting the impact of travel costs and the need for flexible accommodation options.
Following this, guest speaker and Accommodation Manager Javi delivered a detailed update on current and upcoming accommodation developments, outlining improvements to facilities, new support services available to residents and ongoing work to enhance the overall student living experience. The contributions of Sarah Jackson, Head of People and Development, and Tristian Tipping, Chief Executive Officer of the Students’ Union, were also noted as valuable, with both offering informed advice and key insights that supported the discussions. student union representation team Lucy Ryan, will deeley, natasha neal and sarah nawaz has organised this event efficiently as usual.
Towards the end of the meeting, Sameer Pathan thanked students for their strong turnout and engagement, encouraging them to continue attending future council meetings with the same level of enthusiasm.
The Students’ Union said accommodation would remain a key focus throughout the academic year, with the next Union Council meeting scheduled for February during the elected officer hustings.