12th November 2026
Thame Town Council has responded to concerns over the absence of a banksman at the Windmill Road / Phoenix Trail crossing, where construction work is taking place at the new affordable housing Community Land Trust site.
The Council was made aware of the issue last Thursday and contacted the site's Contracts Manager, who took action to ensure a trained banksman was present in accordance with the agreed traffic management arrangements.
The Contracts Manager also confirmed that the on-site team would monitor compliance and committed to carrying out further inspections of the site's access arrangements to ensure the agreed safety measures remain in place and are consistently followed.
It was also clarified that warning signs installed along the Phoenix Trail are intended to supplement, rather than replace, the presence and duties of a banksman during vehicle movements.
The Contracts Manager emphasised that community safety is a priority and thanked those who raised the concern.
Thame Town Council has reminded residents that concerns about issues in the town can be reported directly to the Council.
Residents can contact the Council by emailing [email protected] or calling 01844 212833.
While the Council may not be responsible for resolving every issue, it has confirmed that it will endeavour to direct enquiries to the appropriate person or organisation.
