Oxford congestion charge
Browse news and stories about Oxford’s temporary congestion charge – an initiative by Oxfordshire County Council that aims to ease traffic congestion on key city routes ahead of the delayed traffic filter trial, while encouraging more sustainable travel across Oxford.
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Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire calls for exemption from £5 congestion charge
Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire has raised concerns that the proposed £5 congestion charge in Oxford would hinder volunteers’ ability to respond to emergencies, saying the scheme is “unacceptable” for those already giving their time and resources freely.
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Oxford MP criticises county council’s plans to push ahead with congestion charge
Oxford MP Anneliese Dodds has spoken out against Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a £5 congestion charge, after nearly three quarters of respondents to a public consultation said the scheme would negatively affect them. The council insists the measure is only temporary, but opposition remains strong.
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Changes to Oxford congestion charge proposals published ahead of cabinet decision
Oxfordshire County Council has updated its temporary congestion charge plans for Oxford, adding free park and ride and new permits. The revised proposals follow consultation feedback and will go before the council’s cabinet for a decision on 10 September.
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74% of Oxford residents think congestion charge would negatively impact them
A council survey shows 74 per cent of people think Oxford’s proposed congestion charge would negatively affect them, while bus and cycling groups argue it could ease traffic.
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FOI reveals pre-election discussions with DfT over congestion charge signage
A Freedom of Information request has revealed Oxfordshire County Council contacted the Department for Transport about congestion charge signage before the May elections.
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Oxford congestion charge faces Labour and business opposition
A proposed £5 daily congestion charge in Oxford has sparked fierce debate, with Labour, local businesses and residents warning of risks to livelihoods, while supporters argue it will cut congestion and speed up buses.
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Businesses and residents divided over Oxford congestion charge plans
Oxford’s £5 daily congestion charge has sparked a heated debate, with over 11,000 signatures against the scheme. Supporters say it will cut traffic, while critics warn it risks small businesses.
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Leaders of Oxford public travel groups express support for congestion charge plan
Oxford’s key travel groups, including bus companies, taxi associations, and active travel advocates, have jointly called on Oxfordshire County Council to implement a temporary congestion charge. Their letter highlights the need to free up road space, improve bus reliability, and support sustainable transport modes
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Oxford travel groups back temporary congestion charge to reduce city traffic
Oxford’s major transport groups, including Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach West, local taxi operators, and active travel advocates, will unite to sign a joint letter in support of a proposed temporary congestion charge, urging Oxfordshire County Council to adopt the measure, which aims to reduce traffic, improve bus reliability, and enhance road safety for all.
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Petition against Oxford’s £5 congestion charge gains 6,500 signatures in three days
A petition opposing Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed £5 congestion charge has gained nearly 6,500 signatures in just three days. The charge, targeting key roads between 7.00am and 7.00pm, is part of a temporary plan ahead of a traffic filter trial. Critics call it “unfair,” citing the current cost of living.
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Bus operators welcome council’s review of Oxford congestion measures
Bus companies have welcomed Oxfordshire County Council’s plans to explore temporary congestion-busting measures, including a £5 daily charge for drivers on six key routes across the city.
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Lib Dems defend congestion charge plans after criticism over election silence
The Liberal Democrats are under fire for failing to mention plans for a £5 congestion charge during their successful Oxfordshire County Council election campaign.
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Oxford MP criticises county council’s congestion charge plans as “knee-jerk solution”
Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds has criticised Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed £5 congestion charge as a “knee-jerk solution imposed from outside”.
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Business group voice fierce opposition to Oxford congestion charge plans
The Oxford Business Action Group says the scheme will damage small businesses already struggling amid economic pressures, branding it a “tax to drive around Oxford”.
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Interactive map of roads in Oxford that could get a temporary congestion charge
Explore the roads in Oxford that could face a temporary congestion charge on our interactive map.
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Petition against temporary Oxford congestion charge gains momentum
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing Oxfordshire County Council’s plans for a temporary congestion charge in Oxford, just 24 hours after it was launched.