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Slide Removed from Southern Road Play Area Following Safety Inspection

12th January 2026

Thame Town Council has removed the slide at the Southern Road play area after a recent safety inspection identified it as high risk and non-compliant with current safety legislation.

The Town Council carries out monthly inspections of all play equipment and had previously undertaken repairs to the slide where possible. However, during the latest inspection, professional advice indicated that the slide could no longer be made safe, leading to the decision to remove it.

The slide will not be replaced. The Town Council has confirmed that the Southern Road play area is expected to be relocated within the next one to two years as part of the Community & Youth Centre project

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