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SCHOOL CHILDREN in south Oxfordshire will have the chance to shape the future of policing in the county in a series of consultation events.
Hazel Bell, chair of Thames Valley Police Authority?s Oxfordshire Police Committee, together with South Oxfordshire District Council officers and Thames Valley Police schools officers, will be asking young people if they think current policing priorities in their town or village match their own.

As well as an event at Lord Williams?s school in Thame, other events are planned for Watlington School, Gillotts School in Henley and Wallingford School, before the Christmas break.

Mum-of-three Hazel has sat on the Police Authority for 18 months and introduced the youth consultation events after a series of engagement events held throughout the Thames Valley earlier this year did not include as many young people as the Authority wanted.

She hopes the schools events will help Neighbourhood Action Group prioritise young people?s concerns as well as those of older members of the community.

Hazel said: ?We are really pleased secondary schools in South Oxfordshire have agreed to support these events and give us an opportunity to meet young people and gain a better understanding of what worries them when they are out and about in their towns and villages.

?The feedback from the events will be used to help us to develop both our local and forcewide policing plans.

?It will also help the Neighbourhood Action Groups to identify local policing priorities and South Oxfordshire District Council to develop community safety plans and networking events for young people.?

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Neighbourhood Action Groups are working groups made up of members of the community, police, local authorities and other partners.
Members look at policing priorities identified and determine how they can be tackled.

The youth consultation events follow on from a series of consultation events held across Thames Valley with members of the public, stakeholders and partner organisations.

Thames Valley Police Authority is an independent body made up of local people, magistrates and councillors who oversee the management of Thames Valley Police Force.

It is responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective police service, approving and monitoring the annual police budget and setting the police element of the council tax.

It also appoints the Chief Constable, Deputy Chief Constable and Assistant Chief Constables.

FIREFIGHTERS from Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service, including Thame, did ‘lather’ well by raising more than

THE deadline for parents wishing to apply for a school of their choice in September 2009 is fast approaching.
For Oxfordshire primary and junior schools, the closing date is 14 November 2008, while for Oxfordshire secondary schools it is 3 November 2008.
Oxfordshire County Council’s Principal Admissions Manager, Pat Greene, said: “It’s really important that parents let us have their preferences by the deadline otherwise it could reduce their children’s chances of being allocated to their preferred school.”
Pat added: “This year more than 92% of children were allocated their first preference primary school, and more than 93% were allocated their first preference secondary school.”

Parents can apply on line at: LINK
or collect a brochure, available from their local Oxfordshire primary school, and complete the preference form in the back of the brochure.
If you are unsure, please contact the admissions team at admissions.schools@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone (01865) 815175

Planning Applications Considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning Committee on Tuesday 16 September, 2008.

8538
P08/E0956 ROSA HOUSE, 12C VAN DIEMANS ROAD
Erection of a single storey timber summerhouse/art studio within
rear garden.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8539
S12.08 LORD WILLIAMS?S LOWER SCHOOL, TOWERSEY ROAD
Renewal of consent and continued use for two double prefabricated
buildings for a further period of 5 years.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Comment: The Committee recommended approval with regret.
As usual, they would prefer the erection of permanent buildings.

8540
P08/E1016/LB 24 THE OLD BREW HOUSE, HIGH STREET
Single storey rear extension to form w.c. lobby and utility room.
Formation of parking space with gates and fence.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

8541
P08/E1015 24 THE OLD BREW HOUSE, HIGH STREET
Single storey rear extension to form w.c. lobby and utility room.
Formation of parking space with gates and fence.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL

CHILTERN Railways and the Royal Shakespeare Company have launched a free competition offering aspiring writers aged between 7 and 12 years, the chance to be the Chiltern Railways and RSC?s Young Bard, 2008.
Chiltern, who run direct services to Stratford upon Avon from London, are running the competition not only to promote Stratford upon Avon but also to promote literacy and creativity amongst their young passengers.

The competition invites children to write a poem about travel and holidays in no more than 300 words by October 3rd 2008. To enter, you just need to e-mail youngbard@chilternrailways.co.uk. The winner will receive a backstage tour at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon and a copy of the Complete Works of Shakespeare. Prizes will also be given to runners up and all will be published in Chiltern?s passenger newsletter.

The entries will be judged by Lyn Darnley, Head of Text, Voice and Artist Development at the RSC. Lyn has worked at the RSC since 1992 and prior to joining the Company was employed in a drama school. She works with the actors on voice, text and language and is closely involved with the RSC Education Department working with teachers and students.

Lyn Darnley, Head of Text, Voice and Artist Development at the RSC said: ?The RSC passionately believes that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to experience Shakespeare?s works. Shakespeare told great stories, but what really sets him apart is the way he uses language. I am really looking forward to reading the poems the young people are going to write.?

Log on to: Website
to find out more information about the competition or to find out more information about visiting and buying your train ticket to Stratford upon Avon.

THIS year’S September Fair will be held from Thursday, September 18, (Thame show day) until Saturday, September 20.
During that time, a Temporary Road Closure and Traffic Regulation Order will be in force, which will restrict the entry of vehicles to the centre of Thame from 7am Wednesday, September 17, until 12 noon on Sunday, September 21.

Traffic movement will be restricted and barriers will be in position at the following locations:

High Street at the junction with Bell Lane

North Street at the junction with Wellington Street

Upper High Street at the junction with East Street

Rooks Lane at the Upper High Street junction

Nelson Street at the Upper High Street junction

Drivers are reminded that vehicles are not allowed to park in the road or on pavements, as this is an offence and those vehicles causing an obstruction will be removed.

Sat 13th Stride and Ride. Annual sponsored Bike Ride/ Horse Ride/ Walk in aid of Bucks Historic Churches Trust (10am-6pm). If you?d like to take part by visiting churches in Haddenham and neighbouring villages call local organiser Richard (292463). Money collected is shared between the Trust and the church(es) of your choice. In Haddenham, the Baptist Chapel will be open for refreshments and also the Methodist Chapel (afternoon only). St Mary?s Church will also be open but not the Church of the Good Shepherd, where you can sign the list on the door. Another Haddenham benefice church, St Nicholas, Kingsey, will be open, including for its annual Work-party when maintenance is carried out both inside and outside the church.

Sat 13th Barn Dance. Haddenham Baptist Church is running a Family Barn Dance – with music by Hadda?s Band – in the Manor Farm tithe barn (6.30-10pm). Tickets (

WORLD-renowned health and pollution researcher, Dr Dick Van Steenis, will next week publicly denounce Oxfordshire County Council?s waste incineration plans as potentially lethal and illegal.
Dr Van Steenis, a former advisor to the House of Lords Select Committee on pollution, will present data and journal-driven evidence, demonstrating the link between incinerators and adverse health outcomes among downwind populations, which include abnormally high instances of infant mortality, cancer, suicide and numerous other conditions.

The speech will be made at a public meeting, organised by Ardley Against Incinerator, a group of concerned residents from Bicester and over fifteen surrounding parishes. The meeting will be held at 7.30pm in the lecture theatre at Cooper School (Churchill Road) in Bicester on Wednesday 10th September 2008, and is open to anyone.

The public meeting has been organised following Oxfordshire County Council?s controversial decision to commission a municipal waste incinerator at either Sutton Courtenay or Ardley. If Ardley is chosen, Dr Van Steenis says that people as far away as Brackley, Buckingham and Banbury will be affected. Representatives from Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust will be invited to attend the meeting, where they will have an opportunity to challenge Dr Van Steenis and explain why they have selected incineration over other technologies. Ardley Against Incinerator says it will also invite local healthcare professionals, teachers and representatives from the business and farming communities to attend the meeting. Over 250 people are expected to hear Dr Van Steenis speak.

Jonathan O?Neill, Chairman of Ardley Against Incinerator said: ?Oxfordshire County Council does not appear to have done its due diligence on incineration technology. If they had, they would know that it is an expensive, outdated and above all dangerous solution to the county?s waste challenges. We are delighted to have someone of Dr Van Steenis?s stature to combat the council?s spin with hard data and scientific fact.?

Ardley Against Incinerator is a voluntary group supported by local residents and parish councils. For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Jonathan O?Neill on 07734 272094 or at info@ardleyagainstincinerator.co.uk
Patrick Woodrow on 07974 916 930 or at patrick@patrickwoodrow.com

DO YOU live in the Thame area and would like your voice to be heard in the local community?
There is a new self advocacy group for those with a learning disability starting in Thame!

Come and join together for a drink and chat to find out about what self advocacy is.

Parents/advocates are also welcome!
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DATE: 3RD SEPTEMBER
TIME: 6 ? 9PM
VENUE: THAME BARNS CENTRE
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For more information call Michelle or Heather on 01844218559 or e-mail greenway@unitedresponse.org.uk

to be considered by Thame Town Council?s Planning committee on Tuesday, September 02.
8447
P08/E0295 7 KINGS CLOSE
Erection of a new 2 bedroom end terrace dwelling on land adjacent to no. 7 Kings Close, and a new porch area for no. 7 Kings Close (as amended by applicant?s letter received 14 April 2008).
Amendment No. 1 is to i) improve the layout of the lounge and its relationship with the garden, ii) increase natural light in the stair hall & iii) reduce the size of the first floor bathroom window. There is no change to the front elevation. TTC had no strong views on the original application in April 2008 and SODC granted approval in May 2008.

8526 P08/E0934
27a UPPER HIGH STREET
First floor extension.

8527
P08/E0868/LB 19 CORNMARKET
Reintroduction of former coal chute/cellar grille and window together with external redecorations.

8528
P08/E0905/LB SOUTH COTTAGE, LONDON LODGE, THAME PARK
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey side
and rear extension and associated alterations to lodge.

8529
P08/E0831 SOUTH COTTAGE, LONDON LODGE, THAME PARK
Demolition of existing extension and erection of single storey side
and rear extension and associated alterations to lodge.

8530
P08/E0939 9 DENBIGH ROAD
Conversion of existing garage space. Rear single and two storey extension in place of the existing single storey conservatory.

8531
P08/E0936 FORMER WARDEN?S HOUSE, RYCOTEWOOD COLLEGE
Erection of two-storey and single storey front extensions, single
storey rear extension and detached garage.

8532
P08/E0941
H & C PEARCE & SONS, AYLESBURY ROAD
Subdivide warehouse into 2 separate units. Create new retail
area within the main warehouse area. New glazed entrance
screens and new cladding to west elevation and part of south elevation.

8533
P08/E0952 8 PUTNAM CLOSE
Single storey side and rear extension.

8534
P08/E0951 41 OLD UNION WAY
Erection of a single storey, timber-framed, glazed orangery.

8535
P08/E0950/A 12a BUTTERMARKET
Two non-lluminated fascia signs.

8536
P08/E0842

8537
P08/E0968/LB 5 CORNMARKET
New decking attached to south east elevation.

51 HIGH STREET
Replace kitchen window on rear elevation.