The views I express here are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of the council.

Breaking: I have received a response to my Freedom of Information request confirming that advanced proposals for a county council congestion scheme were made on April 2nd. These deliberations—and the application itself—were deliberately concealed from the public ahead of the election.

If two opposition groups are tied with 12 seats each, the taxpayer shouldn’t be funding duplicate shadow cabinet costs. Halving the allowances would be a fair and responsible step — protecting both democracy and the public purse.

YouTube video by Independent Oxford Councillor Jemima Hunt claims 80% of drivers are 80% able-bodied men

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IOA campaigning g in Holloway today. Hundreds of leaflets and conversations delivered.

IOA campaigning in Cowley today, very positive responses for county elections in May.

Oxford man says LTNs have impacted health by delaying hospital visits A man said that Oxfordshire County Council had “sunk pretty low” by not allowing him to bypass Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs).

www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2487064... Norman we fighting to help you, and many like you. A scheme that puts the public at risk is unjust, unreasonable and utterly wrong.

YouTube video by Oxford Council Watch Nigel Clarke - Public Address Agenda Item 18 - County Council - Tuesday, 7 November 2023.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIyY... Nigel Clarke - Public Address Agenda Item 18 - County Council - Tuesday, 7 November 2023.

YouTube video by Oxford Council Watch Charlie Hicks

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This evening's event will be going ahead. There is likely a little rain! A big thank you to Littlemore Co-op provided mince pies & enjoy with the hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows-on Littlemore Green from 6:30 fb.watch/wiPIcJU74u/

YouTube video by David Henwood - Shed 52 So Labour did fund the 4 CPZs for Littlemore, Rose Hill, and Iffley!

So Labour did fund the 4 CPZs for Littlemore, Rose Hill, and Iffley! youtu.be/wPqF329Ji1U?... via
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The council publishes new dictionaries with new definitions. Car journeys will be reduced by 20% and '20-minute neighborhoods' will be changed to 'liveable neighborhoods'.

YouTube video by Oxford Council Watch Confirmation of Labour Party support for Iffley and Rose Hill CPZs

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It seems Labour DID support and fund the CPZ proposals just discussed by OCC! Cllr Trish Elphinstone even advised on their design.
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Only Labour could vote for a CPZ and then claim victory for preventing part of one.

IOA survey: 'Lights On, or Lights Off' A consultation conducted by the IOA The Oxfordshire County Council proposes to either dim or switch off streetlights across Oxfordshire with no public consultation. In order to be able to represent yo...

IOA consultation on keeping the 'Lights on (or dimmed) or off' in Oxford. Have your say. docs.google.com/forms/d/14GJ...

Cowley Road (James Street) saw the highest increase (35%) in NO2 levels – from 20ug/m3 to 27ug/m3 (a 7ug/m3 increase) This is likely due to vehicles diverted from the surrounding LTNs. Evidence from OCC that cycling on the Cowley road is worse. oxford.gov.uk/news/article...