15th October 2026
The Town Council met on Tuesday 13 October at 6.30pm in the Upper Chamber at Thame Town Hall.The Council received a presentation from Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South & Vale, which provided an insight into the support and advice services provided to residents.
Members received an update from County and District Councillors; highlights included:
- Oxford traffic filter consultation following the start of the trial on 28 September 2026.
- Councillor Priority Fund, is open for applications until 30 November 2026.
- Councillor Community Grant Scheme is open until 4 December 2026
- The Climate Action Fund is open for applications until 20 November 2026.
The Council's External Auditor’s Report and Certificate for 2025/26 were received, and the External Auditor’s limited assurance opinion for 2025/26 was noted.
Companies were appointed for:
- IT Contract for Software, Licences, & Support Services, 3-year contract
- Telephones (Cloud-Based) Contract for Equipment, Lines, Training and Support Services, 3-year contract
Community Events and Activities:
Saturday 5 December, The Sound Room a youth-focused music event has been organised by a local resident to raise awareness and funds for the Community & Youth Centre, the event has already attracted 14 performing acts and will be aimed at secondary school-aged young people.
Remembrance 2026 events were noted.
Members agreed for S106 funds to be drawn down to carry out preliminary investigation work for Burial Space within Thame.
The S19 Report and recommendation updates relating to flooding was discussed, with Thame Town Council to seek further clarification. Residents are asked to report any issues with drains on Fix My Street.
The meeting entered Confidential session, and the press and public were excluded from the meeting to enable Members to speak regarding matters relating to staff resources, and commercially sensitive information relating to Thame’s Community & Youth Centre. Members agreed that Thame Town Council opts to tax the parcel of land which the Community & Youth Centre, and adjoining car park, will be built on at Southern Road Recreation Ground; Members agreed to an acceptable cost tolerance for confirming the fixed and final price and authorises the Clerk to conclude contract negotiations with Edgar Taylor within that range. Once the build contract has been completed and signed, the application to draw down the Public Works Loan will be submitted.
Full minutes will be published on the Town Council’s website as soon as they are available.
