Year: 2024

Thame Town Council - Latest News

Sewage works: Moorend Lane

14th March 2024

Amended plans have been received for the planning application (MW.0163/22) at Land adjacent Sewage Works, Moorend Lane. This application has previously gathered a lot of public interest. The Town Council encourages residents to view the latest plans (dated February 2024) and submit their comments via https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/MW.0163/22 by 28 March 2024.

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Ramadan Mubarak

14th March 2024

This week, Muslims across the world have started their Ramadan fasting. It was great to catch up with Zoheb, a resident of the area to ask him a few questions! Zoheb, what is Ramadan and why do Muslims take part in it? Ramadan is a period of fasting; it usually lasts around a month. Muslims […]

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Thank you to Tom Wyse

14th March 2024

We would like to thank Tom Wyse for his 10-year service on the Council. He was co-opted in 2014 and successfully stood in the subsequent local elections. Mr. Wyse was Mayor in 2017/18 and during this time he raised over £11,000 which was split between two charities – Red Kite Family Centre and the Thame Senior […]

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Do you have what it takes to be a Midsomer walking tour guide? 

14th March 2024

Do you have some spare time and enjoy meeting people? Do you enjoy history? Are you a fan of Midsomer Murders, the highly successful ITV series which has seen 128 episodes aired since it was launched in 1997? If you’re interested in doing something a bit different that also raises money for worthy local causes, why […]

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News update from Sharing Life Trust

14th March 2024

An update from John Hulett, trustee of Sharing Life Trust: We want to say a big thank you to our volunteers and to the wider Thame community for helping us to get through what has been the busiest winter so far for the foodbank.  Your time and the generous donations of both food items and […]

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Community Grants changes for 2024-2025

7th March 2024

To help reduce this year’s costs and keep the precept increase as low as possible, Thame Town Council have taken the difficult decision to pause their annual Community Grant Scheme. Whilst this does not include the grants given to the Red Kite Family Centre, Thame Youth Projects, Thame Senior Friendship Centre, and the Citizens Advice […]

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Work taking place in Cuttle Brook

7th March 2024

Please be aware that work to one of the watercourses (running parallel with Cox’s Wood) is due to start on Tuesday.  This is part of flood management work planned for the Reserve and is being done in conjunction with advice from South Oxfordshire District Council’s flood alleviation team and the Environment Agency.  We continue to […]

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Top scores for the Mayor’s quiz night

7th March 2024

On Monday, the Mayor, and 17 teams of residents got their thinking caps on for a fantastic quiz night, raising £500 for the Red Kite Family Centre and Thame Shed! The quiz had 10 rounds, including 50 years of Thame Town Council, general knowledge and music! It was the Saturday Strollers who took home the trophy […]

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Community Bus meeting success!

7th March 2024

Last Thursday, Thame Town Council hosted 3 meetings to get community feedback about what is missing in our local public transport system. Attendees were presented with details about current bus routes  within Thame, out of Thame and  connections to onward travel. Information about the future of the 121 service was also shared. The final details […]

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Welcome Susan

7th March 2024

We would love to welcome Susan Metcalfe to the team as our new Customer Service Officer!  Susan is a wonderful addition to our team, and the face of the Information Centre in between her volunteering work at Citizens Advice.  Please make sure you pop in and say hello if you’re passing the Information Centre.  Do not […]

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