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PLANNING Applications to be considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday, 8 December, 2009.

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P09/E1131 28 YOUENS DRIVE
Conversion of roof space into bedroom.
Amendment No. 1 shows the dormer windows reduced in width from 1800mm to 1200mm. TTC recommended approval of the original application in November 2009.

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P09/E1205 123 CHINNOR ROAD
Erection of a single storey rear extension.

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P09/E1170/LD 38 WELLINGTON STREET
Erection of a detached timber swimming pool building.

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P09/E1189 32 EAST STREET
Erection of two storey rear extension.

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P09/E1155 WATERLOO COTTAGE, 2 OXFORD ROAD
New pedestrian gate and wall raised.

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P09/E1226 RED COW BARN, 41 AYLESBURY ROAD
Demolish existing single storey rear extensions. New two storey rear extension.

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P09/E1233 94 WELLINGTON STREET
First floor rear extension.

THE Police locally are increasing patrols following a recent spate of criminal damage in Wheatley, where objects have been thrown at car windows.

During the week from 21 November to 29 November, there have been several incidents of criminal damage where objects have been thrown at car windows.

PC Paul Gregory said: “We have had incidents in Farm Close Lane, Beech Road and Farm Close Road, during the week November 21, to November 29, which have all happened when it is dark.

“I would like to reassure residents that we will not tolerate this type of behaviour and are doing all that we can to catch those responsible.

“Criminal damage is a crime and can result in a criminal record. “I appeal to who has any information to come forward as they may have information to help the investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Paul Gregory at Thame police station via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre, 0845 8 505 505. If you do not want to talk to the police, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

HERE is the latest Thame neighbourhood update from Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), Diane Jackson C9610, and Lucy Thorne C8966.

Crime info; Thame has had two separate thefts of poppy appeal collection boxes, from the library and the Fuji shop.
There have been two incidents of attempted distraction burglaries in Thame. Distraction burglars prey on the elderly and vulnerable by using the excuse a child had lost his ball in the back garden. Please also remember that agencies and utility companies will always make a appointment to visit. Do not answer the door if you are not expecting them. Please use a window to look out of if possible before answering the door and if in doubt keep them out. Thame Neighbour hood team have identified vulnerable areas and will be conducting high visible patrols in these areas. Any concerns at all please contact: 0845 8 505 505

Anti social behaviour info: There has been one section 59 Order served for causing alarm, distress, and annoyance in a motor vehicle. There have been six alcohol seizures in the Thame area, from youths under age.

Offenders brought to justice: Two 16 year-old boys who stole a poppy appeal charity box from a shop in Thame, have been sentenced. One boy received a six month extension on his existing referral order and ordered to pay

SCOUTS in Thame rode length of the Phoenix Trail to Princes Risbourough, and back last weekend and raised over

THIS year’s Green Fayre 2009, organised by Thame and Chinnor Friends of the Earth, was a great success, raising more money for the campaign group than last year.
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THIS is a Ringmaster message from Thames Valley Police. Residents are being urged to be on their guard against bogus officials offering to give council refunds, relating to council tax, business rates or benefits.

People are being called and told they qualify for a refund and then asked for their bank account details so the payment can be made. They are also informed an “admin” fee will be charged.

Similar types of attempted fraud have been reported across the country. These can range from phone calls to emails.

South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse District Councils are both warning residents to be on their guard against these scams. Neither Council would phone or email to request details of bank accounts to refund overpayments. Neither would it charge for such a service. Anyone due a refund would receive a bill detailing exactly how much they are owed.

South Oxfordshire District Councillor Jane Murphy, Cabinet Member for community safety said, “We advise people to be on their guard against these fraudsters. The key message is keep your bank and credit card details safe and never give out your PIN number. If you are entitled to a refund, the council will send you a letter showing how much you are owed and arrange a method of refunding you.”

Cllr Tony de Vere, Leader of the Vale of White Horse District Council and Executive Member for Community Safety, said: “We urge anyone who is unsure that a caller is genuine to ask them for their name and job title and then phone them back via the respective council switchboards – 01491 823000 for South residents and 01235 520202 for Vale residents. If the situation is suspicious, please report it to the police on 0845 8 505 505.”

20/11/09

OXFORDSHIRE Trading Standards Service is warning residents to check clothing collection flyers put through their doors to ensure they are donating to genuine charities and not profit-making businesses.

While many worthy charities still carry out these collections, in recent years commercial companies trading on residents’ goodwill have also taken up the practice.

Many of these companies make a profit from goods donated for free by householders who mistakenly believe they are giving to a proper charity. While some of the profit might find its way to a good cause, there is no guarantee of this and the primary goal of the business is to make money.

For full details visit the News and Trading Standards sections at www.oxfordshire.gov.uk.

SEVERAL students from Lord Williams’s school in Thame, are among 17 young people in the county who will be presented with Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards at St James’ Palace next Wednesday, November 25, 2009.

They are Lucy Burgess, Megan Cole, Andrew Wallis and Christopher Williams all completed 12 months of volunteering as well as being part of a four day expedition and a five day residential project.

Other challenges included various physical and other skills challenges over 18 months.

CHRISTMAS is a time for family and for celebrations. For many 2009 has been a hard year and lots of us may feel relieved if we have reached the end of it with our jobs and bank balances intact! So it?s a relief to have a piece of good news, which will help some families balance those Christmas budgets.

More families with children will now be able to get help towards paying their rent, thanks to new changes to benefit rules. Parents who receive Child Benefit and rent their homes but who at present get no housing benefit should check their entitlement again.

Thame CAB has worked out that a single parent with two children, for example, who previously just missed out on getting any help towards paying the rent could now be entitled to housing benefit of up to