Category: News

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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Business Administration Apprentice

27th February 2024

Business Administration Apprentice L3 Apprentice (13 – 15 Months) Full Time (37 hours) To apply you must complete our application form; An application pack can be obtained below or by email recruitment@thametowncouncil.gov.uk Applications must be returned by 10am on Thursday 28 March Short listed candidates will be invited to attend an interview between 8-10 April […]

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CAP Coaching this March

26th February 2024

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) are running a new money coaching sessions in Thame this March. This is a free course that will help you to be in control of your money. It will give you the tools to create your own budgets to avoid debt. If you attend you do not have to share any of your […]

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FutureFest

26th February 2024

This week, a few Town Council staff and councillors joined over 50 employers, colleges, universities, and training providers at Future Fest, to talk about how the youth of Thame can shape our Town Council.  It was great to chat to parents, carers and students about working for the council, becoming a councillor and the various ways […]

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Full Council Meeting Report: 13 Feb Planning Application at Oxford Road

19th February 2024

The Town Council considered the planning application for 154 homes at Tuesday’s Full Council. The meeting was well attended by local residents, local press, as well as representatives from the developer and their agent. The meeting started with questions from the public about the application on matters including transport and flood risk before the Council […]

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121 Bus Extension

19th February 2024

Whilst the future of the Thame Community bus service is in progress, (see more info below) please be assured that the 121 service is currently running until at least April.

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