28th August 2025
Residents and businesses in the High Street, Upper High Street, Buttermarket and Cornmarket are reminded that now is the time to apply for access permits for the duration of the September Fair from the Town Hall.
A Temporary Road Closure and Traffic Regulation Order will be in force from 7am on Wednesday 17 September at North Street, Wellington Street and Southern Road. The Cornmarket, Upper and High Street Road Closure will commence at 4pm, to assist town centre businesses and will end at noon on Sunday 21 September 2025.
This will restrict the entry of vehicles into the centre of Thame and parking will not be allowed on the highway, including pavements. Any vehicles causing an obstruction will be removed.
Access will only be permitted by means of a permit which will be available to:
Residents who can prove that there is unrestricted off-road parking within the grounds of their property
Businesses having off-street parking who confirm that all vehicles will always be on private property
Permits will be issued for a particular vehicle, so vehicle registration numbers will be required for all permits.
An application for a permit should be made at the Information Centre at the Town Hall as soon as possible.
Barriers will be in position at the following locations:
High Street at the junction with Bell Lane
Rooks Lane at the Upper High Street junction
North Street at the junction with Wellington Street
Nelson Street at the Upper High St junction
Upper High Street at the junction with East Street
Other traffic management arrangements for this period will be as follows:
Delivery vehicles will be allowed into North Street for a limited time to either deliver or collect goods. Town centre deliveries must adhere to Road Closure conditions.
Disabled parking will be in North Street for a limited period between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
The Taxi Rank will be located in North Street.
Diverted Traffic Routes: No parking at any time on Wellington Street and Southern Road.
Entry to Nelson Street, Broadwaters Avenue, or anywhere in that area of the town should follow the diversion signs.
The High Street and Upper High Street Car Parks will be closed from 4.00pm on Wednesday 17 September 2025.
Residents’ parking permits for the areas specified will not be valid during the closure period. Please ensure that all areas are clear of all vehicles including those of your family and visitors.
All street furniture, e.g. A-boards, tables and chairs etc., must be removed from the pavements of the town to ensure the safety of the public.
Visitors to the Fair will be allowed to park in the extended parking area at Southern Road Recreation Ground.
For more information, please visit the Thame Information Centre or call 01844 212833.
