17th February 2023
You may have heard that Chris Hurdman (aka the sweet man on Tuesday’s market) and his friend Phil Hobbs completed their climb of Jbel Toubkal. The mountain at 4167m had not been summited for over 28 days as the weather conditions had been horrendous. So they were delighted to be able to make the summit although […]
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17th February 2023
Next week we will finally see the installation of a public art trail. It has been years in the making and over the past few weeks we have been sharing the details of the process that has taken us from design to fabrication. This public art trail is a story trail that weaves elements […]
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17th February 2023
With elections taking place at Thame Town Council and South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) this May, below is a list of key dates for voters and candidates. 20 March to 4 April (4.00pm) – The period which candidates must submit their nomination papers by hand to SODC. 5 April – List of candidates published. 17 April – […]
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9th February 2023
The Oxfordshire County Council Cabinet Members Decision meeting was on the 26 January and all the information from the meeting including recommendation reports and decisions can be viewed on-line using the link below (Thame is item 9): https://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1167&MId=6797 Basically all proposed changes were approved, but they have put the introduction of paid parking on hold subject […]
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2nd February 2023
The Town Council was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Town Councillor and Town Mayor, Don Butler on 29 January. Don served on the Town Council for almost 30 years from 1990 to 2019 and was Mayor four times – in 1992, 2000, 2001 and 2008. Don was involved in many town […]
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19th January 2023
Planning application at Moorend Lane (MW.0163/22) https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0163/22 The Town Council objected on the grounds that the proposal: Does not support Oxfordshire’s vision to become self-sufficient in waste management; Fails to demonstrate how the site would manage greenfield run-off rates and the biodiversity buffer for Scotsgrove Brook; Would generate dust which would impact on nearby residential, leisure […]
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12th January 2023
The following is summary of important information provided by Buckinghamshire Council. Bledlow Ridge Household Recycling Centre reopens on Monday 16th January. It is a Buckinghamshire Council run facility, but historically around a third of users came from Oxfordshire. The most significant change for Oxfordshire residents, for example those living in the Thame and Chinnor areas, is that they […]
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12th January 2023
How can you make your home cosier? How can you cut your fuel bills this winter? To find out, come to Thame Town Hall on Thursday 2 March at 6.30pm (rearranged from 24 January 2023). This free event will give you lots of information to help you save money. You’ll also see the results […]
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6th January 2023
As always there are lots of events planned for 2023, some of which are listed below: April – Music in the Park May – Local Elections, King Charles III Coronation, Taste of Thame June – Carnival, Duck Race, Thame 10K July – Town Awards August – Market Community Fun Day September – Street Fair, Food Festival […]
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6th January 2023
Two major planning applications in Thame are due to be considered by the Town Council on Tuesday 17 January 2023: Pearces Yard, Aylesbury Road (P22/S4155/FUL) – full planning permission for the erection of 21 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and open space. Land adjacent Sewage Works, Moorend Lane (MW.0163/22) – use of part of the land […]
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