THE public’s views on car parks and public conveniences run by the district council, are currently being invited as part of a consultation exercise.
South Oxfordshire District Council is currently reviewing the way it manages these facilities and questionaires are available at the One Stop Shop at Thame town hall. All responses must be received by SODC by Friday, February 4.
In the past the town council has looked into the possibly of taking over the responsibility of the public toilets in Thame themselves, and are currently in discussion with SODC about the possibility of replacing them with an automatically cleaning-type booth.
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Police Crack Down On Faulty Lights
THE POLICE are launching a crackdown on drivers of cars with faulty headlights.
From Monday, January 31, officers will be targeting vehicles driven with faulty lights by stopping, advising and where necessary issuing rectification and fixed penalty tickets.
Insp Dave Milsom, of Abingdon Roads Policing Department, said: ?Officers are noticing that there are a large number of vehicles, cars in particular, on the roads throughout Oxfordshire driving with faulty lights.
?This can be very deceiving to other road users and we have had incidents where these vehicles are mistaken for motorcycles by passing motorists who do not allow enough room as they pass.
?In addition to the potentially dangerous confusion they cause, there are obvious impairments to the driver?s own visibility, both at night and in the daytime in bad weather conditions.
?Drivers should be carrying out regular checks on their vehicles to ensure they are in a roadworthy condition and I would urge anyone with faulty headlamps or brake lights to ensure they are mended, you risk paying a -
New Plan For Chinnor Road Flats
A NEW plan to build flats on land at the rear of Chinnor Road, Thame, has been proposed.
Ian Slater explained to members of Thame Town Council’s Planning committee that his plan was for six, two bedroomed flats, which was two less than a former plan turned down at appeal recently.
The new plan provided for a smaller footprint and less car parking space, and according to Mr Slater, “would make good use of redundant land and provide affordable housing in Thame.”
Cllr David Laver said that he was still concerned about access in and out of the proposed development from Chinnor Road, but Cllr Nigel Champken-Woods said: “We need to bear in mind that we are making efforts to reduce the amount of vehicles using Chinnor Road, and therefore I am minded to support this application.”
The committee, which on Tuesday was made up of four members, voted to recommend approval of the application. Cllr Laver abstained. -
Criminal Damage Appeal In Wheatley
THE Police are appealing for information following the latest in a spate of anti-social behaviour and petty damage in Wheatley.
Sometime between Thursday, January 20 and Saturday, January 22, an attempt was made to lever open the door of a garage in London Road, Wheatly, which left the door buckled.
Anyone with any information about minor damage or anti-social behaviour in the village recently is asked to contact the police on either 0845 850505, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 -
Car Roof Slashed In Thame
THAME police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour last week-end in a residential area off the Eastern By-pass, followng the cutting of a canvas roof on a soft-top car, last weekend.
The incident occurred overnight on Friday, January 21, and Saturday morning (Jan 22), between 6pm and 11.10am.
Telephone 0845 8505 505 or Crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. -
Martial Arts Successes
TWO instructors from a local martial arts club, gained third place in their respective competitions, at Sunday’s (23rd) British Sport Martial Arts Premiership competition.
Mark Thomas, assistant instructor for Chinnor Kung-fu
and Kick-boxing Club, won 3rd place in the weapons
catergory, performing with the chinese broadsword, a weapon used in higher kung-fu training, after Black Belt.
Mark is currently a 2nd dan black belt.
Third Dan, Duncan Elliott, Senior Instructor at the Chinnor club, also won a 3rd place, although he personally was disappointed that he failed to gain a highter position. He said: “I was not happy with my own performance; I didnt get to my usual level of movement and dominate my opponent.
“I think this was partially due to being roped into
some refereeing and not being able to warm up properly
both physically and mentally.
“However, the good news is Mark and I both got points on the board for the league and we both look to improve on our performances.” -
Bowling Success For Tsunami Appeal
CHINNOR Bowls Club had some unexpected visitors during a 24 hour, charity marathon last weekend.
The club raised almost -
Barley Hill On Ice
PUPILS from Barley Hill School, Thame, was skating in thin ice today – well, plastic actually.
The school’s PTA arranged for an artificial ice rink to be constructed in the school hall and 250 children were given the opportunity to don the blades provided and have a go.
The tickets went so fast, that the PTA plan to repeat the event to give those disappointed would-be Torvill and Deans, a second opportunity.
The event was organised by Caroline Jones and Dawn Illsley, and the money raised will help replenish the PTA’s coffers for future projects. -
Police Appeal After Distraction Burglary
POLICE have released an E-fit of a man they want to speak to following a distraction burglary on Monday, January 13.
At around 10.20am, a man knocked on the door of an elderly woman?s home in Elderdene, Chinnor,claiming that he was an electricity official. Once inside the house he stole cash and cards from her handbag.
The man is described as white, aged 25-35 years-old, 5? 8?? tall, slim with short fair spiky hair and a thin oval-shaped face. He wore a light-coloured tracksuit and spoke with an Irish accent.
Officers are appealing to individuals who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area on Monday or who had people calling at their door unexpectedly, to contact police immediately.
Anyone who recognises this man or has information is urged to contact PC Stephen Palmer at Thame police station, via 0845 8 505 505. If you don?t want to speak to police and don?t want to leave your name contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police have stressed that elderly people should not allow unexpected visitors into their homes. It would, they say, be unusual for a representative of any of the utilities to call without first making an appointment, and anyone who does call unexpectedly should always be checked out before being allowed in. If the caller is genuine, they will understand why they are not allowed into the house without a check call being made first.