7th May 2026
The meeting focuses on the Council’s annual governance arrangements, and updates on community projects. Councillors will elect the Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor for 2026–27.
Councillors will:
- Approve the committee structure and responsibilities for 2026–27
- Appoint Councillors to the Council’s standing committees
- Approve the Scheme of Delegations, which sets out decision‑making responsibilities
- Consider arrangements for external organisation appointments and working groups
- Approve the Standing Orders (rules governing how meetings are run)
- Approve the Financial Regulations, with highlighted updates for approval
Several community‑focused items will be discussed:
- A proposal from Thame Town Cricket Club to install a youth training pitch at Church Meadow.
- An update on the Community & Youth Centre Project, including demolition works at Southern Road Recreation Ground, planning conditions, and progress on appointing a main building contractor.
Members of the public are welcome at all meetings. A public participation period is set aside at the start of each meeting in which the public may ask questions or make comments regarding any matter. In order to speak at a Council meeting, members of the public must apply in writing to the Town Clerk by 5pm on the day preceding the meeting. View the ‘Have Your Say’ flipbook for further information about having your say at council meetings.
Full agenda is available on the website.
Chairs and Deputy Chairs of each committee will be elected at meetings immediately following the Council meeting.
