Faithfully reflecting a town and its governance

Other objectives for the project included:   •  Establishing brand guidelines for the council, including a new logo, colour palette and typeface   •  Increasing online service delivery to complement those offered in person   •  Providing a more organised and comprehensive source for local information   •  Increasing traffic to the site   •  Increasing subscribers to the council’s newsletters   •  Promoting social media activity and encouraging engagement

As Thame is a thriving town with a unique heritage and dynamic future, we wanted to convey a sense of history and prosperity in the site’s visual design, whilst encouraging users to explore the information on offer.

The site provides an abundance of useful information to users, from visitor information and local business networking, through to councillor contacts and job vacancies. Users can also pay parking fines, report maintenance problems and receive regular updates from the council on a number of topics.

Local news, a community-supported events calendar and detailed service pages also help to reaffirm the town’s supportive and close-knit feel.

Dedicated community and business directories a promotional outlet for upcoming listings. Residents and business owners can manage these via their own accounts on the site.

We continue to work with Thame Town Council on the development of the site, collaborating on features and making improvements that ensure users have a positive experience and return regularly.