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Town Council’s 2022-23 Grants Scheme now open

31st March 2022

Thame Town Council’s Grants Scheme is now open to local organisations in the Thame area. The scheme aims to fund projects that address the needs, aspirations, and issues of the people in our community. The Town Council are inviting local charitable organisations who are working for the benefit of Thame to apply for funding to […]

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Support for Ukraine from the Diocese of Oxford

24th March 2022

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Diocese of Oxford has joined Citizens UK as one of 20 strategic partners working together to resettle 1000 Ukrainian refugees before Easter. More than two million people have already fled Ukraine in what is being called the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War Two. The diocese will support a […]

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Thame supports Ukraine

18th March 2022

Thame Town Council stands by the people of Ukraine in the face of the invasion by Russia and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this action. Please be assured we will help in any way we can, working together with our local partners. Here is the link to the government’s local sponsorship scheme Homes for Ukraine where individuals […]

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Annual Town Meeting 2022

10th March 2022

This year’s Annual Town Meeting is an opportunity for Thame residents to express their views and ask questions about any issue in the town. It is not a meeting of the Town Council, it’s a meeting of the electorate. Unlike normal Council meetings, you do not need to submit your questions beforehand, instead you can just […]

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Notice of Casual Vacancy – Thame North

4th March 2022

Public notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of:  James Tipping  A vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for: Thame Town Council (North Ward)   The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days (excluding weekends) of the date of this notice, any ten local government electors for the […]

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Please help Thame support Ukraine

3rd March 2022

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Council, Deputy Mayor, Cllr Nigel Champken-Woods, who was chairing the meeting, made the following speech which was met with a round of applause from the members: “Along with the rest of our country, I am appalled at this baseless invasion on Ukraine and our thoughts are firmly with the people […]

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View Thame Town Council’s 2022-23 Precept Leaflet

28th February 2022

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 click the link to view the 2022-23 precept leaflet [PDF] or pick up a printed copy from Thame Information Centre. The precept […]

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Thame Arts & Literature Festival 2022 – Update

18th February 2022

The organisers of the Thame Arts & Literature Festival have issued the following statement with regards to this year’s event: Thame Arts & Literature Festival Dear Friends, Colleagues and Supporters, The last two years have been very difficult for the Festival, and in particular for our very small team. Whilst we thoroughly enjoyed presenting last […]

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Storm Eunice advice

17th February 2022

With Storm Eunice forecast to hit Oxfordshire tomorrow (18 February 2022), there is an increased chance of fallen trees.  If there is an immediate threat to life, please call the Emergency Services on 999. If there is no threat to life, but the situation is urgent, such as a complete road blockage or a fallen […]

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An exciting new event is coming to Thame!

10th February 2022

Taste of Thame is a new event that will celebrate the amazing food and drink businesses on our doorstep in Thame, at the same time encouraging visitors to explore venues in the town centre and learn more about what they have to offer. This year the event will be held on 28 May 2022 from 10.00am – 4.00pm. […]

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Thame Neighbourhood Plan 2 – Second Consultation Closes

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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Town Hall essential repair work

4th February 2022

Work to refurbish the wooden panels of the clock tower is due to take place over the next few weeks. Whilst the scaffolding is in the place a new inspection hatch will be fitted and a roof tile replaced. Date posted: Friday 4 February 2022

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