11th March 2019
We are pleased to announce that Thame Community Land Trust Limited (Thame CLT) has been registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Community Benefit Society. The principal objective of the Trust is to provide genuinely affordable housing (both for sale and for rent) which is located within and around Thame. The focus […]
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7th March 2019
This year’s Annual Town Meeting is another opportunity for Thame residents to express their views and ask questions about any issue in the town. Whether you have a major concern or a simple query, Councillors from Town, District and County and staff will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns. There are all sorts […]
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26th February 2019
The Town Council has published its annual budget leaflet, which outlines the Town Council’s expenditure and gives details of what your council tax has and will be spent on. The leaflet can be viewed online here [PDF], or you can view a physical copy in Thame Information Centre. You can also view the 2019-20 Budget Leaflets for other town […]
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21st February 2019
21 February 2019 Following on from last week’s article, South Oxfordshire District Council’s Planning Committee resolved to refuse the speculative planning application for up to 129 dwellings, a 68 bed care home, and 1511sqm of office space on the whole of Kingsmead Business Park, the old DAF/Kubota site. There were particular concerns expressed that the marketing […]
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8th January 2019
Thame Town Council has been made aware of a potential serious incident relating to the Kimblewick Hunt which met in Thame on New Year’s Day. We understand that this is a matter for the police to investigate further. The Town Council has always been assured of the full legality of the New Year’s Day meet, […]
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4th January 2019
Nominate them for a Town Award! Nominations are now open for the 2019 Thame Town Awards, so it’s time to get your thinking caps on! Who do you know that lives, works or studies in Thame and achieved something great in 2018? Or maybe you know an unsung hero who commits a lot of their […]
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It can sometimes be confusing to work out who you need to contact to report a problem or have your question answered – so we’ve put together a handy graphic (click here to enlarge) and webpage to help you. All of the contact details for the councils (and their departments) and organisations shown in the […]
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20th December 2018
Thame’s Midsomer Walking Tours are supporting three good causes in Thame, with a contribution of over £1600 from their ticket income this year. The Mayor’s Charities, the Sharing Life Trust and Thame Youth Projects, will each receive a share of a cheque for £804, presented to the Mayor, Cllr Ann Midwinter, on Wednesday 12 December. Thame […]
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20th December 2018
On Sunday 16 December, after 5 years of hard work, Thame Town Cricket Club’s (TTCC) new Pavilion was opened by the Mayor of Thame, Cllr Ann Midwinter and the club’s Chairman, Matt Swain. At the opening, the Mayor said: “It is a great honour to open the new cricket club pavilion which will also be […]
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6th December 2018
Townspeople, businesses and local organisations from Thame and around have responded to the Green Living Plan for Thame consultation process in person, via email or questionnaire. They were commenting on the publication of the draft GLP following its approval by Thame Town Council in June for public consultation. Well-attended drop-in sessions in Thame Town Hall […]
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6th December 2018
On Friday 30 November Thame hosted its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event. The event was very well attended with a range of festive stalls, tasty food, attractions and entertainment on offer. Father Christmas made the special journey with two of his adorable Reindeer to visit his Grotto and wish the people of Thame a Merry Christmas. […]
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23rd November 2018
At Christmas the shops in our gorgeous town centre come into their own, providing beautifully presented and unique gifts – with some fantastic original ideas that you might not have considered before. You will find locally-produced items which aren’t available elsewhere: quirky one-off items not available at national chain stores, and individual gifts created by […]
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