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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management  

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/013 

Key Decision: 

Contact: Dave Harrison, Team Leader – Public Transport (Dave.Harrison@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)           Approve the allocation of funding as set out in paragraph 19, to support and enhance bus provision as set out in Table 1 in line with the Council’s Local Transport and Connectivity Plan (LTCP) and Bus Service Improvement Plan.

(b)           Approve the use of held Local Authority Bus Service Operators Grant (LABSOG) on services where no other sources of funding are available.

(c)           Approve commencement of procurement to secure the proposed new and enhanced bus service provision.

(d)           Delegate the award of contracts (including any contract negotiation required) and any future extensions to the Director of Environment & Highways.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/195 

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Nick Howdle-Smith, Project Manager (Nick.Howdle-Smith@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Endorse the proposed scheme design for Witney High Street & Market Square shown in Annex 1-3;

b)    Delegate to the Director of Environment and Highways, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management, any design changes necessary to support management of scheme cost;

c)    Approve the following order and traffic features required to deliver the scheme:

i)      the introduction of new ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ (double yellow lines) – revoking all existing loading restrictions – on High Street & Market Square, as advertised.

ii)    the removal of the existing 3-hour time limited ‘Disabled Persons Parking Places’ (DPPPs), and the introduction of new unrestricted DPPP bays on High Street & Market Square, as advertised.

iii)  the construction of a new Zebra crossing on Welch Way, as advertised.

iv)  the introduction of new ‘No Stopping Except Buses’ (at all times) bays on High Street & Market Square, as advertised.

v)    the introduction of a new ‘No stopping except local buses 7am–5pm Mon to Fri & 7am-2pm Sat. Taxis 5pm-7am Monday to Friday, 2pm-Midnight Saturday and all-day Sunday’ bay on Market Square, as advertised.

vi)  the introduction of a new ‘No Stopping Except Taxis’ (at all times) bay on Market Square, as advertised.

vii)  the construction of a new Traffic calming features (Flat top road humps) on High Street, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/272

Non-Key Decision

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM)   

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)           Approve the proposed new Cycle parking bay in Crescent Road, as advertised.

(b)           Approve the proposed new Cycle parking bay in Junction Road, as advertised.

(c)           Approve the proposed new micromobility (e-scooter & e-bike) parking bay in Junction Road, as advertised.

(d)           Approve the proposed new Cycle parking bay in Marsh Road, as advertised

(e)           Not approve/withdraw the proposed removal of no waiting at any time & introduction of new shared use parking areas in Marsh Road.

(f)            Not approve/withdraw the proposed new Shared-use parking area in Salegate Lane.

(g)           Not approve/withdraw the proposed inclusion of permit eligibility for Silkdale Close.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/273 

Key Decision 

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

(a)           Approve the proposed amendment of existing Permit Holders parking bay to Shared-use parking (Permit holders & non-permit holders), Cycle parking bay and new Double Yellow Lines in Capel Close, as advertised.

(b)           Approve the proposed new Micromobility (e-scooter & e-bike) parking bay in Hamilton Road, as advertised.

(c)           Approve the proposed new Coach parking bays, Double Yellow Lines and Permit Holders parking bay in Hernes Road & Hernes Crescent, as advertised.

(d)           Approve the proposed new Cycle parking bay and Micromobility (e-scooter & e-bike) parking bay in Lonsdale Road, as advertised

(e)           Approve the proposed new Cycle parking bay and amendment of existing Single Yellow Lines to Double Yellow Lines in Mayfield Road, as advertised.

(f)            Approve the proposed new Shared-use parking bay (Permit holders & non-permit holders) and Double Yellow Lines in Rogers Street, as advertised.

(g)           Approve the proposed change of use for the existing parking bay (from permit holders to shared use (permit holders & non-permit holders) in Squitchey Lane, as advertised.

(h)           Approve the proposed change of operational hours and maximum stay limit of the existing goods vehicle loading bay in Summerfield Road, as advertised.

(i)             Approve the proposed extension of Double Yellow Lines and reduction of existing Permit Holders Parking bay in Thorncliffe Road, as advertised.

(j)             Not approve/withdraw the proposed extension of the existing Permit Holders parking bay in Oakthorpe Road.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/263 

Non-Key Decision

Contact: Robin Calver, Team Leader – Structural Engineering (Robin.Calver@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of a ‘13 tonne maximum weight limit’ restriction on the Claydon Canal Bridge at Claydon, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/253

Non-Key Decision 

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the administrative amendment to clarify/confirm that “Police Vehicles on Patrol” are exempt from the Bus Lane/Gate restriction at Larch Drive/Diamond Drive in Didcot, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/264 

Non-Key Decision 

Contact: Aaron Morton, Senior Engineer – Highway Agreements (Aaron.Morton@oxfordshire.gov.uk)

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of two new bus-stop clearways with ‘No stopping 7am-7pm except buses’ restrictions on High Street in Sutton Courtenay, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management 

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/258 

Key Decision 

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

Approve the introduction of the following speed limit changes on the A417 and adjacent roads, as advertised:

(a)           Between Lechlade & Faringdon:

                                 i.         30mph speed limit in place of the existing 40mph speed limit at Buscot,

                                ii.         40mph speed limit in place of the existing 60mph National speed limits at Buscot,

                               iii.         50mph speed limits in place of the existing 60mph National speed limits at Buscot, and Buscot Park.

(b)           Between Faringdon & Wantage:

                                 i.         40mph speed limit in place of the existing 50mph speed limit at Challow

(c)           At Aston Tirrold:

                                 i.         40mph speed limits in place of the existing 50mph speed limits on the A417 at Blewbury Hill, and on Chalk Hill & Spring Lane.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management  

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/274 

Non-Key Decision 

Contact: Rosie Lawrence, Senior Transport Planner – Place Shaping (Rosie.Lawrence@oxfordshire.gov.uk)  

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of the 30mph speed limit on Benson Lane in Crowmarsh Gifford, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management 

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/249 

Non-Key Decision 

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of the 20mph speed limit on Parker Road in South Hinksey, as advertised.

Cabinet Member: Transport Management 

Forward Plan Ref: 2025/235 

Non-Key Decision

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

Report by Director of Environment and Highways (CMDTM). 

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the introduction of the 20mph speed limit on the unnamed road through the hamlet of Bainton, as advertised.