Category: News

Enough is Enough: Council Frustrations Over Recent Flooding

27th September 2024

Thame Town Council was flooded this week – not with water, but with frustrated residents seeking help and demanding answers. Monday’s heavy rainfall, which brought more than a month’s worth of rain in a single day, highlighted several ongoing issues with drainage and flood management in our town.

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Fix my street volunteers with members of Oxfordshire County Council

Become a FixMyStreet Super User

27th September 2024

All residents are encouraged to report road or street problems on Fix My Street, which can be found on Oxfordshire County Council’s website. But super users can sometimes fast-track the process by ordering the defect repairs directly with contractors.

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In His Own Words: Mayor Reflects on Charity Ride

27th September 2024

We ten riders plus one driver set out from Thame on a cold, sunny September Wednesday morning (11/9) having filled up with coffee and croissants (plus a few boxes of Gail’s goodies) en route to the ‘Twinning’ weekend in Montesson, west of Paris.

A northerly wind helped us on our route down to the ferry at Portsmouth and we sailed overnight.

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mayor andy gilbert with thame cyclists outside bakery

Mayor on a Mission

13th September 2024

Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert is currently embarking on an inspiring journey as part of a group of cyclists riding to Montesson, Thame’s twin town in France.

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Former Mayor Len Webb with Princess Anne

85 Years of Citizens Advice

13th September 2024

On the 4th of September 1939, just a day after Prime Minister Chamberlain announced on the BBC that Britain was at war with Germany, 200 Citizens Advice Bureaux opened their doors across the country, advising people on rations, national service, and evacuations. They’ve been advising people in need ever since.  Thanks to the efforts of […]

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Mayor Welcomes Life-Saving Addition to Town Centre

13th September 2024

On Saturday 7 September, Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert officially welcomed the installation of a defibrillator, housed in a reconditioned telephone booth, outside the Thame Town Hall. The installation process was a true a labour of love. Thame Town Council would like to thank Mally and Kevin from Freedom Creative who helped prepare the booth […]

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