10th February 2022
We would like to thank everyone who submitted comments and attended the drop-in events. We have received a very high number of detailed comments which will take a few weeks to read through and properly understand. These will be analysed with the help of our consultant, Troy Planning, and presented alongside a timetable for the remaining key […]
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6th January 2022
The Town Council staff and councillors would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy new year, and let’s all hope that 2022 will be so much better than the last couple of years. Hopefully we won’t be subject to some of restrictions that we have had to live with recently as there are lots […]
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8th November 2021
Look out for the Town Council’s ‘calendar of events’ booklet that will be delivered to homes in Thame over the next few weeks. It will take all month to get round the town, so don’t worry if you don’t get one straight away. Additional copies will also be available from the Information Centre in the […]
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5th November 2021
As many of you will know, from 1 November Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) have taken over parking enforcement in Thame. With the change to enforcement OCC are aware some people are raising concerns regarding outdated restrictions and impending enforcement in areas where they have become used to parking in contravention near to their homes and businesses. Working with Thame Town […]
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30th September 2021
After a 2½ year break, the twelfth Thame Town Awards ceremony took place on 29 September 2021 at Chinnor Rugby Club marquee, who kindly offered the venue free of charge for this community event. The Mayor of Thame, Cllr Paul Cowell welcomed this year’s winners and their guests, members of the Town Awards panel, councillors […]
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23rd September 2021
Following the successful Advent Calendar last year, we’re in the process of creating another festive guide of the activities and events that will be taking place in December in Thame. If you are organising an event/activity which you would like to be included, please email info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk. There are also a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available […]
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20th August 2021
The Fair will be officially opened by the Mayor of Thame and representatives of the Showmen’s Guild at 4.00pm on Thursday 16 September 2021. Parking restrictions come into force at 7.00am on Wednesday 15 September on Wellington Street, North Street and Southern Road to assist with traffic flow ahead of the town centre road closure. […]
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12th August 2021
Update at 26/8/21 After a lot of misinformation on social media earlier this week, the Town Council contacted Oxfordshire County Council for further details on their consultation regarding parking in the town. They have confirmed that once their proposals have been finalised they will carry out a full public engagement exercise, which is likely to take place […]
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22nd July 2021
Do you know someone amazing who deserves recognition? Thame Town Awards are back and it’s time to celebrate our local unsung heroes! Do you know someone who lives, works, studies, or contributes to life in Thame that deserves a Town Award? If so, nominate them! You can make your nomination online via the Town Council’s […]
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15th July 2021
Since July 2013, the Thame Neighbourhood Plan – the community’s vision for the future of the town – has been used to help guide the District Council in making their decisions on the majority of planning applications in Thame and Moreton. But many local people cannot afford to rent or buy a home where they […]
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4th March 2021
Since 2012 Government policy has meant that Thame, like many communities across England, has lost valuable employment land and floorspace to residential use. Developers were given the right to convert office buildings to housing under permitted development rules. The loss of buildings capable of giving employment to tens or even hundreds of employees is allowed with […]
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1st March 2021
Thame Town Council has published its annual precept leaflet, which outlines the Town Council’s expenditure and gives details of what your council tax has and will be spent on in Thame. You can view the 2021-22 budget leaflet online. Printed copies will be available from Thame Information Centre when Government Covid-19 guidance allows it to re-open. […]
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