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EXTRAORDINARY FULL COUNCIL
There will be a meeting of Thatcham Town Council at 8:30pm on Monday 27th October 2025 in the Council Chamber, Brownsfield Road, Thatcham.

Agenda and further details can be found at:
https://thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/meetings/extraordinary-full-council-monday-27th-october-2025/

If you're a local resident or business owner, be sure to have your say:

Proposed Traffic Regulation Order: Thatcham 20mph speed limit (Ref: TM442) - West Berkshire Council Statutory consultation on the introduction of a 20mph speed limit across Thatcham.

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors, Gardner Leader and Picture It Framed, for their generous support of Kidsfest Thatcham! 🌈

Thursday 28th August is set to be a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories for families across our community. ❤️

We couldn’t do it without partners like you – your support helps us bring joy to so many children. Let’s make this year’s Kidsfest the best one yet! 🙌

Crochet Community Initiative to ‘Paint the Town Blue’ for Dementia Action Week - Thatcham Town Council Thatcham residents are being invited to pick up their crochet hooks and take part in a unique community project for Dementia Action Week this May.

Thatcham Town Council Announces 2025 Event Sponsorship Opportunities - Thatcham Town Council Thatcham Town Council is excited to invite businesses to sponsor its much-anticipated community events in 2025. With a packed calendar featuring Family Fun Day, KidsFest, Thatcham Festival, and Warming Up for Christmas, these events offer sponsors a unique opportunity to connect with local residents

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🎄✨ Thatcham Christmas Window Display Competition ✨🎄

It’s that time of year when Thatcham’s shop windows come alive with festive cheer! The theme this year is Victorian Christmas 🎁

🏆 Vote for Your Favourite!

Stroll through town and marvel at the creativity of our local businesses as they showcase their creative flare and Christmas spirit. Cast your vote for the best Christmas display and support your community! Keep the theme in mind. . .who's serving the best Christmas Carol / Charles Dickens vibes?

Visit the link below to cast your vote:
https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/my-newbury/thatcham-christmas-window-vote-here-9393500/

🌟Who's Taking Part? 🌟

House of Cards
Picture It Framed
Thatcham Kitchens
Smart Blinds and Shutters
RSPCA North Wilts Newbury & Thatcham Shop
SA Zim Thatcham
Charles Hairdressers

🎅 Winners Announced: Votes close on 13th December. The winner will be announced in the Newbury Weekly News following this.

Let’s make Thatcham sparkle this season and celebrate the talent and charm of our local shops! ✨

Christmas has arrived!!
The theme from Thatcham Town Council this year is 'A Victorian Christmas'🎄🎅
So we have popcorn garlands, gold painted walnuts, clove studded clementines with cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices with cinnamon sticks tied up with red ribbons, and mini rosehip wreaths all hanging on our (LED) candle laden Christmas tree 🎄

* Christmas Lights Switch On Road Closure *

In order to facilitate our annual ‘Warming up for Christmas’ Lights Switch-On on Friday 6th December both sides of The Broadway and Thatcham High Street will be closed from 1pm until 10pm.

Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles, business deliveries and those whose property/premises can only be accessed from The Broadway. The Coop car park is closed to shoppers from 1pm. Anyone needing access to The Broadway may be asked to wait while the route is made safe for them to pass. The southern end of The Broadway near the Christmas tree will remain open to westbound traffic only (from Station Road towards St Mary's Church).

Taxis will have a temporary rank in the Kingsland Centre Car Park (near Waitrose).
Bus stops in the Broadway will be closed, with the nearest bus stops Green Lane and Thatcham Cemetery.

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