Agenda

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There are no minutes of previous meetings to approve.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/140

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Emily Schofield, Head of Public Affairs & Strategy (Emily.Schofield@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT5).

Changes to car parking usage at County Hall, in line with the strategic plan to reduce unnecessary car journeys and support the shift towards public transport, cycling, walking, and other sustainable travel options.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the adoption of the County Hall Car Parking Policy;

b)    Delegate authority to the Director for Property and Assets to implement and manage the policy, including allocation and review of parking spaces in line with the policy principles;

c)    Note that parking provision at County Hall will be limited to operational need, Blue Badge holders, and for officers and elected members with short-term health or accessibility requirements.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/069 

Key Decision

Contact: Stewart Wilson, Place Planning Team Leader – Central (Stewart.Wilson@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT6). 

A key decision is required to decide on whether the Council can enter into a new concession contract with a future micromobility (e-scooter & e-bike) supplier.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Highways to award the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract.

b)    Authorise officers, working with the successful e-scooter and e-bike provider, to implement the Oxfordshire Micromobility Scheme contract including undertaking a future consultation to expand e-scooter operations across central Oxfordshire.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/046

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Andy Warren, Senior Project Manager (Andy.Warren@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT7).

Proposals include a new ‘Sparrow’ type crossing at the existing signal junction, widening of an existing footway/cycleway to 3m and introduction of a raised side road entry treatment across Thame Lane. Provision of street lighting system.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following:

(a)           ‘Toucan’ Crossing to be located on the A415 Abingdon Road, west of the signalised junction with Tollgate Road.

(b)           Side Road Entry Treatment (SRET) traffic calming feature to be located at the A415 junction with Thame Lane.

(c)           Conversion of a section of existing footway on Tollgate Road (in advance of the new ‘Toucan’ Crossing) to a new shared use foot & cycleway.

(d)           Delegate the approval of the final design of the scheme to the Director of Environment & Highways in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/047

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Chloe Kirby, Senior Engineer – Central (Chloe.Kirby@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT8).

Implementation of proposed ramp for footway and cycleway priority over Gate 5 access associated with a planning condition: 23/02166/FUL

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the construction of a new ‘Side Road Entry Treatment’ (SRET) traffic calming feature with associated shared-use foot & cycleway at the Gate 5 access to the BMW Mini Plant, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/025

Non-Key Decision:

Contact: Daniel Mowlem, Senior Engineer (Daniel.Mowlem@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT9).

The current proposals comprise a new traffic calming scheme along Townsend Road to reduce speeds in the vicinity of the development. The traffic calming measures consist of dragon’s teeth on the approach to the new ‘30’mph speed gateway, a Speed Indicator Device (SID) and 3Nr bus friendly speed cushions.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the construction of three pairs of speed cushion traffic calming features on Townsend Road in Shrivenham, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/071

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Mohammed Ilyas, Programme Lead (Mohammed.Ilyas@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT10).

As part of the Tramway scheme, it is proposed to introduce Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) enforcement of Bus only entry.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the use of ANPR cameras to help enforce the Bus Gate/Lane on the Station Approach Road (North) in Banbury, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/068

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Abdul Waraich, Project Manager (Abdul.Waraich@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT).

Proposed speed limit changes, clearway extensions and no entry restrictions associated with the junction improvements on the A40.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following measures, as advertised:

(a)           New 60mph speed limits (in place of the existing National Speed Limits) on the A40 Witney bypass, and lengths on the various adjoining ‘on’ & ‘off’ slip roads.

(b)           New 40mph speed limits (in place of the existing National Speed Limits) on the B4022 Oxford Hill, High Cogges Road, and South Leigh Road.

(c)           New No Entry restriction on the A40 Eastbound off-slip road at its junction with the B4022 Oxford Hill,

(d)           New Clearway restrictions (‘Stopping prohibited at all times’) on the new A40 Eastbound off-slip & A40 Westbound on-slip roads.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/082

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Vicki Neville, Senior Officer – Civil Enforcement Scheme (Vicki.Neville@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT12).

Headington Action group who run the Headington Market every Saturday are funding a TRO change via CIL funding to amend four existing parking bays to allow for Market Holders (permits) to use the bays during the market times. The bays are currently suspended, but a more permanent solution is required. A site meeting with Headington Action Group and the County Councillor took place and support the proposals. Gladstone Road – to accommodate new dropped kerb being installed.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)           Approve the proposed dual use (‘Limited waiting Mon-Fri 7am-8pm & Sat 4pm-8pm, 30 mins, no return 1 hour’ and ‘Market Traders only Sat 6am-4pm’ bay in Kennett Road (west side), as advertised.

(b)           Approve the proposed dual use (‘Limited waiting Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm & Sat 4pm-6.30pm, 1 hour, no return 1 hour’ and ‘Market Traders only Sat 6am-4pm)’bay in New High Street, as advertised.

(c)           Approve the proposed dual-use (‘Loading only Mon-Fri 7am-8pm & Sat 4pm-8pm, 1 hour, no return 1 hour’ and ‘Market Traders only Sat 6am - 4pm’) bays on the north and south side of London Road, as per the intended operational hours (see paragraph 30).

(d)           Approve the proposed removal of the shared use parking bay and replacement with new ‘No Waiting At Any Time’ (double yellow lines) adjacent to the No. 45 Gladstone Road, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/077

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Julian Richardson, Senior Engineer – Road Agreements Team (Julian.Richardson@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT13).

The proposed access and egress require some loss of parking space and the egress will require No Waiting restrictions in order to secure the required visibility splay.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions (Double Yellow Lines) on the eastern side of Grenoble Road at Greater Leys, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/048

Non-Key Decision

Contact: James Whiting, Team Leader – TRO’s and Schemes (James.Whiting@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT14).

Proposals for a new permit parking area funded through a S106 agreement for a hotel development in the area.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of double yellow lines on sections of Arthray Road, Conifer Close, Cope Close, Cumnor Hill, Finmore Road, Hurst Rise Road, Hutchcomb Road, Montagu Road, Springfield Road, St Pauls Crescent, The Garth West Way and Westminster Way.

b)    Defer the introduction of ‘Residents permit parking places only’ (Monday-Saturday, 8am to 6pm) areas on lengths of Arthray Road, Conifer Close, Cope Close, Finmore Road, Hurst Rise Road (between its junctions with Cumnor Hill & Springfield Road), Hutchcomb Road (between its junctions with Springfield Road & Montagu Road), Montagu Road, Springfield Road, St Pauls Crescent, The Garth, and Westminster Way (between its junctions with Arthray Road & Yarnells Hill).

c)    Approve the introduction of cycle parking on West Way, adjacent to Elms Parade.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/055

Non-Key Decision

Contact: James Whiting, Team Leader – TRO’s and Schemes (James.Whiting@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT15).

A review of the parking scheme in central Shrivenham introduced in 2025. Proposals include no waiting restrictions and changes to disabled parking bays.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of ‘No Waiting at Any Time parking restrictions on: Fairthorne Way (both sides), Highworth Road (both sides), Martens Road (both sides), Manor Close (both sides), Manor Lane (both sides), as advertised.

b)    Approve the relocation of one Disabled Persons Parking Place from outside No.50 High Street to Church Walk (west side), and extension of existing Shared use bay outside No.50 High Street, as advertised.

c)    Approve the introduction of a new Motorcycle only parking bay by the pedestrian crossing, adjacent to No. 39 High Street, as advertised.

d)    To include properties from 1-11 High Street in the list of dwellings allowed to apply for residents and visitor parking permits.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/074

Non-Key Decision:

Contact: Clever Safurawu, Engineer (Clever.Safurawu@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT16).

Proposals relating to changes required to existing parking restrictions as part of a development which is creating access onto Broadway, Didcot.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ parking restrictions (Double Yellow Lines) on the northern side of Broadway in Didcot, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/020

Key/Non-Key Decision: 

Contact: James Whiting, Team Leader – TRO’s and Schemes (James.Whiting@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT17). 

Amendments to parking permit eligibility as part of planning conditions through change of use.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following amendments to eligibility for properties to apply for Residents & Visitors parking permits, as advertised:

(a)           Lye Valley – exclude No.75 Town Furze from eligibility to apply for resident's parking permits & residents' visitors parking permits,

(b)           Marston North – exclude No.81 & No.83 Cherwell Drive from eligibility to apply for resident's parking permits & residents' visitors parking permits,

(c)           North Summertown – exclude the two new properties at No.34 Davenant Road from eligibility to apply for resident's parking permits & residents' visitors parking permits, and

(d)           North Oxford – include No.101 Bainton Road in the list of properties eligible to apply for visitors' parking permits only,

The following Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) administrative amendments:

e)    Cowley Marsh – exclude the three flats at No.112 Cricket Road from eligibility to apply for resident's parking permits & residents' visitors parking permits,

f)     Jericho – exclude the two flats at No.6a King Street from eligibility to apply for resident's parking permits & residents' visitors parking permits, and

g)    North Oxford – confirm that (as per existing arrangements) ‘South Lodge’ at No.128 Banbury Road is eligible to apply for both resident's parking permits and residents' visitors' parking permits.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/248 

Non-Key Decision 

Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Vision Zero Team Leader (Anthony.Kirkwood@oxfordshire.gov.uk)  

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT18). 

Proposed reduction at Monahan Way, Carterton Road and Norton Way to 30mph speed limits.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following new 30mph speed limits in place of the full length of the existing 40mph speed limits, as advertised on:

(a)           B4477 Monahan Way,

(b)           Carterton Road,

(c)           Norton Way

Cabinet Member: Transport 

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/057 

Non-Key Decision 

Contact: Daniel Mowlem, Engineer – Road Agreements (Daniel.Mowlem@oxfordshire.gov.uk)  

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT19). 

Proposed extension of existing 30mph limit to the junction with the A44 Woodstock Road as part of a development within the area.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the extension of the existing 30mph speed limit on Langford Lane in Kidlington.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/065

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Roger Plater, Senior Officer – Vision Zero (Roger.Plater@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT19).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within Compton Beauchamp, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/059

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Vision Zero Team Leader (Anthony.Kirkwood@oxfordshire.gov.uk)  

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT20).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within the ‘Hardwick Hill residential development at the northern end of Banbury, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/058

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Anthony Kirkwood, Vision Zero Team Leader (Anthony.Kirkwood@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDT21).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following, as advertised:

(a)           Introduce a new 20mph speed limit within Fordwells on the unnamed roads:

i)               running through Fordwells,

ii)             to Leafield, and

iii)           to Swinbrook,

(b)           Extend the existing 20mph speed limit on the unnamed road running through Asthall Leigh northwards.