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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).  

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Thame

June 17, 2026

Park Yoga proves a hit with record numbers rolling out their mats  

Hundreds of people across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse are rolling out their yoga mats and making the most of their local green spaces, with this year’s Park Yoga sessions already attracting record numbers.  

External images of Didcot Wave (left) and Thame Leisure Centre (right)

February 25, 2026

Revamps for changing rooms at Didcot Wave and Thame leisure centres

Published 25 February 2026 This March both Thame and Didcot Wave leisure centres will benefit from a £600,000 investment to revamp the ‘dry side’ changing facilities giving them a much-needed makeover.  The facilities at both centres are in need of improvements to make them as modern and easy to maintain as possible.  The refurbishments will include the installation water saving devices in the toilets and showers and new LED energy efficient lighting will be fitted.  At Thame the centre will have its main corridor decorated, […]

August 18, 2025

A sunny outlook for Thame Leisure Centre

Published 18 August 2025 South Oxfordshire District Council-run Thame Leisure centre has a cleaner greener future thanks to the 150 new solar panels now installed on its roof. The solar panels cover large areas of the roof space at the centre including over the gym and the sports hall. It is estimated the panels will […]

Four photo sections, each shaped uniquely, showing kids engaged in different fun outdoor activities: Playing with a colorful parachute. Playing soccer. Smiling with helmets and pads—possibly at a skate park. Playing a game with a bat and ball (like cricket or baseball). Background elements include light blue line-art illustrations of various sports and outdoor items: whistles, trophies, soccer balls, tennis rackets, flags, etc.—emphasizing the fun and active summer theme.

July 10, 2025

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May 20, 2024

Thame Leisure Centre set to feel the benefit of solar energy

Soon swimmers in Thame will be feeling the warmth of the sun – while being indoors, after South Oxfordshire District Council was successful in its bid for funding towards hundreds of solar panels for Thame Leisure Centre.

Before and after images of improvement work made in Thame after incidents of anti-social behaviour

August 15, 2023

Tackling anti-social behaviour in Thame

South Oxfordshire District Council is reducing anti-social behaviour in Thame after residents reported concerns earlier this year.  Community Safety officers from the council have been working closely with Thames Valley Police, SOHA Housing and Thame Town Council after they received reports of people damaging property and intimidating residents around Pearce Way and Howland Road in […]

March 1, 2022

Work on major EV charging scheme in South Oxfordshire close to completion

The installation of the Park and Charge Electric Vehicle charging scheme in South Oxfordshire looks close to completion as work is due to start on the last car park later this month.