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Thame Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Moves to Next Stage

25th July 2024

The Thame Neighbourhood Plan Review Consultation will soon be submitted for examination. Thame residents have until 11.59pm tonight (25 July) to submit comments on the Plan and supporting documents. After the publicity period ends, all responses will be sent to an independent examiner for consideration.  If the examiner approves the plan, South Oxfordshire District Council […]

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Mayor About Town

25th July 2024

It has been a busy week for Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert. On Thursday 18 July, he was the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Thame Town Awards. In addition to the publicly nominated awards, a Special Mayor’s award was presented to John Hulett, trustee of the Sharing Life Trust and Red Kite Family Centre. […]

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Applications Closing for Art Crawl

25th July 2024

South Oxfordshire artists have until Wednesday 31st July to apply for this year’s Thame Art Crawl.  The Art Crawl is a celebration of the local art scene, bringing together professional and up-and-coming artists, and showcasing their works in the heart of Thame Town Centre. Each year, local businesses transform into galleries; generously opening their doors […]

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Congratulations Local Swim Hero

25th July 2024

Thame man, Adam Simcox recently raised over £4,000 for Aspire, after taking part in a relay cross-channel swim. What makes Adam’s feat even more significant is that he completed the swim with a spinal disability. Several years ago, Adam was diagnosed with disk degeneration, retrolisthesis, spondylolisthesis, and a spinal fracture. Unable to run or cycle, he uses swimming to […]

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Local Achievers Celebrated at Thame Town Awards

20th July 2024

On Thursday 18 July, four individuals and two local businesses were honoured for their contribution to the community at the annual Thame Town Awards. Since 2009, Thame has celebrated the people who work to make the town a safer, more vibrant, and happier place to live. This year, a record number of over 300 nominations […]

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Policy Changes Highlight Importance of Neighbourhood Plan

20th July 2024

Thame residents have less than a week to comment on the Thame Neighbourhood Plan (TNP2), which is currently at its last consultation.  With the Government recently announcing a series of changes to policy aimed at delivering new housing and infrastructure, it is more important than ever that Thame residents make their thoughts known on the […]

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Meet the Councillors

20th July 2024

Thame Town Councillors will be on the Community Market Stall on Tuesday 23 July. They will be available to chat to members of the public from 9.00am. If you would like to discuss a council-related issue, have your complaints, compliments, or suggestions heard, be sure to head to the Community Market Stall on Tuesday.

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We’re Looking for a Maintenance Assistant

20th July 2024

Thame Town Council is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to help maintain the Council’s parks, play areas, open spaces, street furniture, buildings, and assets, and provide event support. The successful applicant will join a small, but well-oiled maintenance team, working on general property and grounds maintenance, as well as the operation and maintenance of a […]

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Freddie van Mierlo with NHS workers

Freddie van Mierlo Ready for Action

20th July 2024

Henley and Thame’s newly elected MP, Freddie van Mierlo, says he is ready to hold the Government to account. The Liberal Democrat won the Henley and Thame constituency in the recent General Election, a seat previously held by Conservative candidates since 1910. Mr van Mierlo has been a South Oxfordshire District Councillor since 2023 and an Oxfordshire […]

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