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There was one petition presented to the meeting by Fiona Crosse about bus services from Cutteslowe to Botley via Jericho. Having received the petition and listened to the remarks made, the Chair promised that a response would be provided in 10 working days by the relevant Chief Officer, the Director of Environment and Highways.

There were several addresses to the meeting, a list of which can be seen below:

3. Petitions and Public Address

Fiona Crosse

Cllr Susanna Pressel

5. Bus Service Improvement Plan – Delivery Plan

Cllr Brad Baines

Cllr John Howson

Robin Tucker

Danny Yee

6. Bicester: 20mph Speed Limit Proposals

Cllr Donna Ford

Cllr Les Sibley

Cllr Michael Waine

Kevin Hickman

Chris Inness

Paul Troop

Robin Tucker

Danny Yee

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2025 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2025 were approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/062

Contact: Dave Harrison, Senior Transport Planner

(Dave.Harrison@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)           Approve the Oxfordshire Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Delivery Plan for 2025/26 and its submission to the Department for Transport; and

(b)           Delegate authority to the Director of Environment & Highways to approve the implementation of individual projects contained in the BSIP Delivery Plan for 2025/26 and to make any changes to the programme in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management.

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

The Chair stated that his job was to test the recommendations in the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) against Council policy and government guidance, not to rewrite the plan.

The Director of Environment and Highways suggested an amended recommendation (b) to give greater flexibility should issues arise regarding schemes having to be removed or inserted into the plan, as well as reflecting the scope of the role of the Cabinet Member in that process.

Officers confirmed that the amendment of existing bus services would have to be in agreement with the bus companies.

Officers noted that the approximate price per bus per bus route was £200,000.

The Chair noted the weight restrictions in place over Donnington Bridge and reflected that bridges across Oxfordshire needed repair but there was limited funding available.

The Chair was supportive of requests to publicise the MyBus ticket more prominently.

The Chair was pleased to see a coherent approach to enhancing the budget, based upon the principles outlined in the LTCP.

The Chair noted that a service from Reading to Sonning Common demonstrated good partnership working.

The Chair thanked County Councillors and members of the public for their engagement, which demonstrated the importance of bus services.

Officers confirmed that if any amendments were to be made, that decision would be brought back to a Delegated Decisions meeting.

The Chair thanked officers, speakers and agreed to recommendations as amended.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the Oxfordshire Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Delivery Plan for 2025/26 and its submission to the Department for Transport; and

b)    Delegate authority to the Director of Environment & Highways to approve the implementation of individual projects contained in the BSIP Delivery Plan for 2025/26 and to make any changes in scope and funding across the approved programmes as needed to the programme in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/013

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Bicester as advertised.

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

The Chair referred to several submitted written statements and consultation responses, including the standard response referring to ‘concerns’ from Thames Valley Police, specifically about enforcement.

The Director of Environment and Highways took away an action to provide the formal position of the County Council on Traffic Advisory Committees (TAC).

Officers confirmed that the process of 20mph speed limit schemes begin with the support of local County Councillors through the TAC or the parish/town council. This is then brought forward to consultation after officers design detailed schemes through the application of County Council policies.

The Chair welcomed support for 20mph speed limits outside schools but pointed out that children make journeys on roads not just directly outside schools.

Officers confirmed that TRO’s can be made on unadopted roads, and that Kingsmere Road was included in the scheme.

Officers confirmed that the Council took its own approach in the October 2021 policy compared with the Department for Transport guidance.

The Chair thanked officers, speakers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of 20mph speed limits in Bicester as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/021

Contact: James Wright, Senior Officer – Traffic and Road Safety (James.Wright@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following as advertised:

a)    ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on High Street & Croft Lane, Adderbury,

b)    ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on Courtington Lane & Workhouse Lane, Bloxham,

c)    ‘No Waiting, Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm’ (single yellow lines) on Courtington Lane, Bloxham.

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

NOT approve the following as advertised:

d)    ‘Two-hour permitted parking, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, No return within one-hour’ bays on High Street & Lake Walk, Adderbury,

e)    ‘30-minute permitted parking, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, No return within one-hour’ bay on High Street, Adderbury,

f)     ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on High Street & Lake Walk, Adderbury. (High Street & The Green).

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting and referred to a submitted written statement.

Officers re-iterated that this was a parish council-led scheme.

The Chair referred to several consultation responses. The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following as advertised:

a) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on High Street & Croft Lane, Adderbury,

b) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on Courtington Lane & Workhouse Lane, Bloxham,

c) ‘No Waiting, Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm’ (single yellow lines) on Courtington Lane, Bloxham.

NOT approve the following as advertised:

d) ‘Two-hour permitted parking, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, No return within one-hour’ bays on High Street & Lake Walk, Adderbury,

e) ‘30-minute permitted parking, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm, No return within one-hour’ bay on High Street, Adderbury,

f) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) on High Street & Lake Walk, Adderbury. (High Street & The Green).

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/352

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the following:

a)    The proposed provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Station Road, Alvescot; Abbey Road, Banbury; Crouch Hill Road, Banbury; Foscote Rise, Banbury; Kings Road, Banbury; Mold Crescent, Banbury; Withycombe Drive, Banbury; Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury; Blake Road, Bicester; Hertford Close, Bicester; Leach Road, Bicester; Wear Road, Bicester; Little Green, Bloxham; Orchard Rise, Chesterton; Cornish Road, Chipping Norton; Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton; Cleveley Court, Enstone; Merton Close, Eynsham; Saywell Crescent, Eynsham; Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington; North Green, Kirtlington; Troy Lane, Kirtlington,

b)    The proposed removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Cromwell Road, Banbury; Hailey Road, Chipping Norton,

c)    To not approve the provision of a DPPP at the following location: Church Street, Deddington; The Village Close, Upper Arncott; Mill Farm Lane, Witney,

d)    To not approve the removal of a DPPP at the following location: Honor Close, Kidlington.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair noted that the purpose of these recommendations were to meet the needs of individuals.

The Chair noted the support from County Councillors in their respective areas.

Officers confirmed that the blue badge goes to the vehicle, rather than the person.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following:

a) The proposed provision of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Station Road, Alvescot; Abbey Road, Banbury; Crouch Hill Road, Banbury; Foscote Rise, Banbury; Kings Road, Banbury; Mold Crescent, Banbury; Withycombe Drive, Banbury; Woodgreen Avenue, Banbury; Blake Road, Bicester; Hertford Close, Bicester; Leach Road, Bicester; Wear Road, Bicester; Little Green, Bloxham; Orchard Rise, Chesterton; Cornish Road, Chipping Norton; Walterbush Road, Chipping Norton; Cleveley Court, Enstone; Merton Close, Eynsham; Saywell Crescent, Eynsham; Marlborough Avenue, Kidlington; North Green, Kirtlington; Troy Lane, Kirtlington,

b) The proposed removal of Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPP) at: Cromwell Road, Banbury; Hailey Road, Chipping Norton,

c) To not approve the provision of a DPPP at the following location: Church Street, Deddington; The Village Close, Upper Arncott; Mill Farm Lane, Witney,

d) To not approve the removal of a DPPP at the following location: Honor Close, Kidlington.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/004

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of hybrid Car Club vehicles in the central area of Thame for use within bays displaying a ‘TH’ prefix.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair stated that this gave an alternative option of transport methods.

The Chair confirmed that the scheme was funding through Section 106 monies specifically for this purpose.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a) Approve the introduction of hybrid Car Club vehicles in the central area of Thame for use within bays displaying a ‘TH’ prefix.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/001

Contact: Julian Richardson, Road Agreements Officer (Julian.Richardson@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the following features in Boswell Road, in Oxford as advertised:

b)    ‘Buildout’ feature to be located on the eastern side, adjacent to the footpath linking to John Smith Drive,

c)    ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on both the east & west sides.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair referenced a petition that was sent over and dealt with via the decision-making process.

Officers confirmed that it was a Section 106 planning obligation from the developer.

Officers commented on the specific details of the proposal and the Chair referred to the work of the LCWIP being worked towards.

It was confirmed that there would be a loss of parking spaces to accommodate double yellow lines and increased visibility splays.

Following a question from the Chair, officers stated that Boswell Road was part of the CPZ for the area.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

a)     Approve the following features in Boswell Road, in Oxford as advertised:

b)    b) ‘Buildout’ feature to be located on the eastern side, adjacent to the footpath linking to John Smith Drive,

c)    c) ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on both the east & west sides.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2024/350

Contact: Lee Turner, Team Leader – Traffic and Road Safety (Lee.Turner@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTMT).

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

 Approve the following features in Drayton (nr Abingdon) as advertised:

a)    Raised Zebra crossing on the B4016 High Street,

b)    Raised table traffic calming feature incorporating a Zebra crossing on the B4017 Abingdon Road.

The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.

The Chair confirmed that this scheme had been worked on for a long time and that there was support from the parish council, and the previous, and current County Councillor.

It was stated that the crossing was essential to allow for the safe crossing of the road by pedestrians.

The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the following features in Drayton (nr Abingdon) as advertised:

a) Raised Zebra crossing on the B4016 High Street,

b) Raised table traffic calming feature incorporating a Zebra crossing on the B4017 Abingdon Road.