Oxfordshire County Council Archives

Oxfordshire County Council

“Residents deserve better than panic headlines and half-understood claims ricocheting around Facebook”: Councillors launch defence of “Quiet Lanes”; Chris Froome’s retirement shenanigans suggest TdF return; Pogačar dominant + more on the live blog

The weather may be overcast, the summer a distant thought, but Callum would still rather be here talking bicycles than in Dallas. Until 9pm of course...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 09:44

Quiet Lanes being “weaponised” to introduce “anti-car measures”, opponents claim – but cyclists say roads have been weaponised by drivers for decades

Oxfordshire County Council say the move "enhances" Department for Transport policy and ensures country lanes are not "undermined by inappropriate traffic"

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 10:59

“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17

Camera issues £600k in fines for illegal turning on one of the “most dangerous spots for cycling in UK”

The Oxford roundabout has some of the highest levels of cycle traffic in the country, with around 12,000 bike journeys per day during term time

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 14:56

Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids

The modifications to the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order mean that disabled people will be able to cycle on the town centre street during market hours

Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:02

“We cannot build more roads”: Cycling campaigners call for “bold” congestion charge to tackle car-dependency in Oxford

“The city will grind to a halt under the weight of car traffic,” the group said, urging the council to make Oxford safer for vulnerable road users

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 16:24

Cyclists call for 20mph limits on all Oxford roads by 2029 – but bus company says lower speeds would lead to congestion, longer journey times, and “less attractive” travel

One councillor also responded to the campaign group’s proposal by calling for a ‘dangerous’ cycling law – despite cyclists causing no serious injuries in Oxford in 2023

Thu, May 22, 2025 16:24

“Huge public health benefits to more children walking and cycling”: Oxford’s low-traffic neighbourhoods defended after criticism of controversial scheme’s £4m cost

Defence comes after councillor claimed £3.8m spent on LTNs and 'quickways' cycle routes between 2021 and 2024 is a "waste" of money that has "made our lives a misery on a daily basis"

Mon, May 12, 2025 11:47

Barton Park junction on the A40, Oxfordshire

“It’s going to take a fatality for something to finally happen”: Cyclists call for “complete rethink” of “very dangerous junction”, after father and child hit by driver on bike lane in shocking collision

The footage was captured on a camera set up by a resident concerned by the frequent collisions at the junction, with the council now agreeing to review the “unacceptable”50mph speed limit

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:03

Signs campaigning against plans for new relief road in Watlington

“It beggars belief”: Council slammed for raiding active travel funds to build “unnecessary, damaging” new road in small town

Councillors and campaigners have reacted with dismay to the local authority’s plans to use the bulk of its active travel budget to build a relief road instead of “investing properly in walking and cycling”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 13:37