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 […]
Resurfacing programme set to improve 111,000 square metres of Oxfordshire roads
A comprehensive programme of resurfacing work to improve roads across Oxfordshire is under way. Oxfordshire County Council and its principal highways contractor M Group will visit 36 sites to carry out essential resurfacing. Work started at the end of June and is scheduled to run until 17 October. Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet […]
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 […]
Walking and cycling improvements coming to Chipping Norton and Woodstock
Two west Oxfordshire towns and their surrounding areas are set to benefit from improvements that will encourage cycling and walking over the next 10 years. Oxfordshire County Council has approved local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) for Chipping Norton and Woodstock. The LCWIPs set out how to improve the rural market towns’ walking and […]
Reimagining Oxford’s streets: feedback sought
Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to have their say on potential street improvements for the city centre and north Oxford. Oxfordshire County Council is asking for feedback on ideas that have been developed, and inviting suggestions on new ones, for the future of the city’s streets and squares as part of a Central […]
Views sought on improvements for cycling and walking connections in west Bicester
Residents in and around Bicester are being asked to share feedback on proposals to better link new cycling and walking routes between the town centre and existing and proposed residential and employment areas to the west. Oxfordshire County Council has worked with local cycling groups to draft plans aiming to create a new two-way cycleway along the full […]
East Bicester: Share your views on active travel improvements
Residents are being invited to view and share feedback on proposals to better link new cycling and walking routes between Bicester’s town centre, business park and residential development. A survey is open from today (18 February 2025). Oxfordshire County Council has worked with local cycling groups to draft plans aiming to create a new cycleway […]
Oxfordshire car clubs to continue after successful trial
An electric car club pilot scheme in Oxfordshire has proved so popular that 15 vehicles are set to remain in place at more than 10 new and existing locations around the county, following the end of the 18 month trial period. Since the pilot scheme was launched in April 2023, it has attracted over new 1,200 […]
Daily Telegraph attacks council over “pointless” park and ride site
The Daily Telegraph has published an article that could best be described as “highly critical” of Oxfordshire County Council’s controversial park and ride scheme in Eynsham. Construction of the £51m, 850-space facility was completed in January but drivers are likely to have to wait up to three years in order to use it as it […]
New bus ticket offers almost unlimited travel in Oxfordshire
A new Oxfordshire bus ticket, which offers unlimited travel on nearly all local services, has come into operation. The MyBus Oxfordshire ticket offers passengers daily or weekly travel around the county, covering most routes and operators, for a fixed price. It means that one ticket, costing £6.50 a day and £25 a week for adults or £3.50 […]