Issue - meetings

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.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting, invited speakers to make their contributions and responded to their points in turn.

The Chair noted that the proposal related to the adoption of a car parking policy for County Hall, restricting parking to operational need, Blue Badge holders and officers or elected members with short-term health or accessibility requirements.

The Chair agreed that the policy should be communicated clearly to elected members and others, including the reasons for the change and the need for the County Council to set an example in relation to travel into Oxford City Centre.

The Chair confirmed that the policy was intended to be implemented during the summer, following appropriate notice, if approved.

The Chair thanked officers for their work, speakers for their contributions and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED 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.