Oxford businesses report ‘big drop’ in trade after road closure
Businesses near the closure of a busy street in Oxford say they have seen a significant drop in trade. Queen Street is being resurfaced outside the Westgate after York stone paving installed when the shopping centre was refurbished in 2017 cracked and became uneven, says the BBC. The Art Café on Bonn Square says it has […]
Oxford: Botley Road reopening could be delayed to mid-October
Network Rail has issued an update regarding the reopening of the Botley Road in Oxford. The road was shut at the rail bridge in April 2023 for work linked to a major upgrade of Oxford rail station, and was due to reopen on 31 August, says the Oxford Mail. Last week it was announced that […]
Free Park & Ride helps Oxford Bus Company promote the city’s tourist offering
Oxford Bus Company is highlighting all that Oxford has to offer to mark English Tourism Week – with the help of free Park & Ride travel. Running until Sunday 22 March, English Tourism Week celebrates an industry which generates approximately £147 billion annually for the national economy and supports about 2.4 million jobs. A report […]
Botley Road: Former councillor outlines what went wrong with Network Rail project
Network Rail failed to plan properly for the revamp of Oxford station which led to the long-term closure of Botley Road, according to a former county councillor. The multi-million pound revamp of the rail station led to the closure of the busy route at the rail bridge early in 2023, and it is due to […]
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 […]
Botley Road ‘on track’ to reopen on time after project reaches milestone
A £200m roadworks project in Oxford is on track to finish by its new deadline after reaching an important milestone. Botley Road in Oxford has been closed since April 2023 as part of works to upgrade Oxford station, with an improved and safer road layout and more services with East West Rail, says itv.com. 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 […]
Oxford: Roadworks frustration as art inspiration
A mural depicting a workman lounging lazily on a hammock has been painted to convey frustration over delays to major roadworks in Oxfordshire The artwork, Road to Nowhere, was inspired by the £231m Botley Road project to upgrade Oxford Station, which saw Network Rail close the route in April 2023 as part of a major […]
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 […]
Disabled Oxfordians to get public transport assistance
A new initiative is looking to help disabled people feel more confident when using public transport. Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (OxCRP) is leading the ‘Travelling with Confidence’ programme, funded by a grant from the Mobility Foundation, says the Oxford Mail. The initiative is a response to research by Scope which found 54 per cent of […]