Oxfordshire County Council congestion charge permits now available
Residents are now able to apply for permits ahead of the launch of Oxfordshire County Council’s temporary congestion charge in Oxford, using an online permit registration system. The county council’s scheme to tackle traffic problems in Oxford in the short-term is planned to start on Wednesday 29 October. The temporary congestion charge will reduce traffic in the […]
Oxford considering congestion charge
Plans to implement a congestion charge in Oxford city centre are set to be considered, following the end of a public consultation into the proposed scheme. Oxfordshire County Council’s scrutiny committee will discuss the scheme, and the consultation results, at a meeting today, says the BBC. The charge would apply to car drivers only, and […]
Public consultation approved for proposed Oxford temporary congestion charge
Residents, businesses and organisations will be able to share their views on a proposed Oxford temporary congestion charge, as part of a public consultation starting next week, Monday 23 June, for six weeks. Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet approved the engagement process yesterday, 17 June. The proposed scheme would improve bus services and make it easier […]
Scottish councils to be given full powers to introduce road charging
Ministers are to provide councils with the powers needed to charge drivers for using roads as part of a new strategy to cut car use. The move came after the City of Edinburgh Council’s transport leader said last month charging should be considered, but the relevant legislation remained incomplete. The pledge forms part of a new Scottish Government strategy […]
Glasgow City Council considering Clyde Tunnel toll and city congestion charge
A Clyde Tunnel toll for drivers living outside Glasgow and a congestion charge are among the ideas being considered as politicians look to boost the city council’s income. Glasgow City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 on Thursday, with council tax set to rise to fund investment in the city, says The Scotsman. City treasurer Ricky Bell said […]
Newport City Council questions Welsh congestion charge plans
Newport council in Southwest Wales has raised concerns about Welsh Government plans to start charging drivers for using the nation’s roads. The South Wales Argus reports that the council fears making motorists pay to drive in the city could hit the worst-off residents hardest, and end up harming councils if there is more demand for […]