Month: March 2023

Annual Town Meeting Round Up

17th March 2023

The Annual Town Meeting hosted by our current Mayor, Cllr Paul Cowell and our Town Clerk Mandy Sturdy was a great success! The ever-changing weather this week did not stop the residents of Thame joining us to discuss the strategy of Thame and to raise their questions on our town. This was a meeting for residents […]

Solar energy and buildings

10th March 2023

The Government is looking to boost the uptake of solar panels and equipment to help the Country become more self-sufficient for energy. Among other matters, they are looking at relaxing rules on where solar energy equipment is allowed to be fitted to houses and businesses.   For houses and flats, it is proposed to allow solar […]

#EmbraceEquality in Thame

10th March 2023

On the 8th of March we celebrated International Women’s Day! We would like to thank all the women in Thame who promote this year’s theme of #EmbraceEquality. Thame is full of people who encourage positive change and equality amongst all. Here’s a few ways you can #EmbraceEquality beyond International Women’s Day in Thame!   Vote […]

Peculiar Pot Public Art Trail

10th March 2023

Following the postponement of the launch of our new story trail for Thame, we are pleased to announce that the event will now take place on Saturday 25 March 2023 at 10.30am. For more details and to secure a launch pack for any children who want to take part, please register that you plan to attend via the […]

Poll Clerk vacancies

10th March 2023

Voter ID required for you to vote in May

10th March 2023

The May 2023 local elections will be the first time that voters in the UK will be required to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.   A range of photo ID will be accepted, including passports, driving licences, disabled parking blue badges and cards with a PASS Mark. Expired ID is acceptable, […]

Mayor’s charity quiz night was a great success

10th March 2023

Tuesday night was quiz night at the Snooker Club in Thame. Hosted by Sue and Phil Boyle there were 15 teams battling it out for the trophy which was won by SPAW (pictured with Sue Boyle and Mayor, Cllr Paul Cowell). The evening raised over £600.00 for the Mayor’s chosen charities; Thame Youth Projects and […]

Exciting new plans for Thame!

10th March 2023

Here is the Town Council’s planning application for a new Community and Youth Centre in Thame. Please note that although the location on the planning application is shown as Scout Building/Scout HQ, the District Council’s planning department have been informed that this is incorrect and should be amended to the Changing Rooms on Southern Road recreation […]

Annual Town Meeting – Tuesday 14th March

10th March 2023

The agenda for the meeting can be viewed here.

Town Council’s 2023 Grants Scheme opens

10th March 2023

Thame Town Council’s Grants Scheme is now open to local organisations in the Thame area. The deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 9 May 2023. For further information please contact the Town Council on 01844 212833 or email info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk.

Public awareness advice

3rd March 2023

Thame’s Neighbourhood Police Team have recently encountered persons begging in a number of areas in Thame; Greyhound Walk and outside Sainsbury’s and Lightfoots Solicitors.   The individuals are predominantly male (female on the rare occasion) who present as homeless and beg for money with a sign in front of them. Thames Valley Police recognise that these individuals are not […]