The Chair introduced the item to the meeting and referred to a written statement submitted.
The Chair stated the benefits of cycling and walking outlined in the LCWIP, such as the financial costs to the economy, as well as place-shaping and health benefits.
The Chair noted the good cycling connectivity between Woodstock and Oxford.
The Chair noted commuter transport methods, which outlined the lower dependency on cars to commute or that there were further instances of working from home, particularly post-COVID.
The Chair asked for school travel patterns for Woodstock, as had been the case in the Chipping Norton LCWIP.
The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED to:
a) Approve the Woodstock and Surrounding Areas Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).