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  • New cashless scheme for parking

    FROM November 1, anyone wishing to use a mobile phone to pay for parking in any of SODC’s car parks, including the Cattle Market, Thame, and Southern Road car park behind the Co-op, can do so using the new Connect Cashless service.

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    The new service can be used in all district council car parks across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse and replaces RingGo. Payment by cash will still be an available option.

    More information about the service and how to download the free App is available on the Connect
    Cashless website. http://www.connectcashlessparking.com/

  • Police alert: Suspicious males in Thame

    THIS is a message sent via Thames Valley Country Watch. This information has been sent on behalf of Thames Valley Police, by PCSO Ryan Dollery.

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    “We have received reports this morning of two suspicious males driving a blue van around Thame. The males have been seen to take items from skips. If you see these males please call 101 with details.”

  • One lane of M40 closed for repairs after accident

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    M40 northbound between J8A and J9 | Northbound | Road Works
    17-10-2016 12:55 PM BST : Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 17 October 2016 to 06:00 on 18 October 2016. Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J8A and J9 .

    Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned.

  • NO PARKING in Upper High Street during repairs

    MAINTENANCE work begans today on the footpath between Upper High Street car park and Upper High Street in Thame.

    Upper High Street, Thame (Courtesy Google)
    Upper High Street, Thame (Courtesy Google)

    On October 11, 18  and 25, the Tuesday Market will need the whole area as the car park will be reduced by the works.
    Therefore, there will be no parking overnight tonight, Monday 10, Monday 17 and Monday 24 October in the Upper High Street car park.

    Thame Farmers’ Market will move to the area around the Town Hall on Tuesday, October 11.

  • M40 J12 southbound exit Southbound Road Works

    roadworks (240x210) PERIOD: expect disruption until 18:00 on 27 September 2016. Status : Currently Active. Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Location : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J12 . Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Reason : Road repairs.
    M40 southbound between J11 and J10 | Southbound | Road Works
    27-09-2016 01:22 PM BST

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 September 2016 to 29 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J11 and J10 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

  • Roadworks affecting the M40

    HERE is the latest information on the Roadworks affecting the M40.  M40 southbound between J7 and J6 | Southbound | Road Works – 22-09-2016 03:41 PM BST

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    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 22 September 2016 to 06:00 on 23 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J8A and J6 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned.

    M40 J12 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works – 22-09-2016 03:41 PM BST – Period : from 09:31 on 22 September 2016 to 17:00 on 22 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J12 . Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Reason : Roadworks.

    M40 southbound within J8A | Southbound | Road Works
    22-09-2016 03:41 PM BST

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 22 September 2016 to 06:00 on 23 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J8A and J8 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned.

  • Lastest roadworks information for M40 motorway

    THE following is the latest information on the Roadworks affecting the M40, from Highways England: 220px-UK_motorway_M40

    M40 southbound within J10 | Southbound | Road Works
    12-09-2016 02:56 PM BST

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 12 September 2016 to 06:00 on 13 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound between junctions J10 and J9 . Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned.
    M40 northbound between J9 and J10 | Northbound | Road Works
    12-09-2016 02:56 PM BST

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 12 September 2016 to 06:00 on 13 September 2016. Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J9 and J10 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned.
    M40 J12 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works
    12-09-2016 02:56 PM BST

    Period : from 11:05 on 12 September 2016 to 19:00 on 12 September 2016. Location : The M40 southbound entry slip at junction J12 . Status : Currently Active. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Reason : Roadworks.
    M40 northbound between J10 and J11 | Northbound | Road Works
    12-09-2016 02:56 PM BST

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Schedule : From 21:00 on 12 September 2016 to 05:00 on 13 September 2016. Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J10 and J11 . Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed. Reason : Roadside equipment maintenance is planned.

  • Thame fair coming to town!

    THAME’S annual September Fair will be visiting the centre of the town between Thursday, September 15, and Saturday, September 17, 2016.

    Image courtesy of Iain Fairweather
    Image courtesy of Iain Fairweather

    During the Fair, 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 4pm Wednesday, September 14, until 12 noon on Sunday, September 18, 2016. 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

    Vehicles will not be allowed to park in the road or on the pavements of these affected roads. Anyone parking will run the risk of causing an offence by obstruction and cars will be removed.

    Access permits are available for residents whose property is located within the road closure and have off-street parking. To apply for a permit, please contact Thame Town Council on 01844 212833.

    Full details of the Road Closure Order can be viewed at the Information Centre in Thame Town Hall.

  • M40 Major Maintenance Junction 6 to 8

    HERE  is the latest information on the M40 Major Maintenance Junction 6 to 8. For more information, go to the Highways England journey impact page HERE

    220px-UK_motorway_M40Roadworks information is not updated in real time. Check Traffic England for the latest information and current traffic conditions before travelling.

  • M40 closure warning

    220px-UK_motorway_M40Issued by Highways, England 26-08-2016 10:57 AM BST – M40 northbound between J8A and J9 | Northbound | Barrier/Bridge Repairs.

    Status : Pending. Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Schedule : From 22:00 on 26 August 2016 to 06:00 on 27 August 2016. Location : The M40 northbound between junctions J8A and J9 . Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned.