Oxford - proposed prohibition of motor vehicles formalisation

We're asking for your views on the proposal to formalise existing physical features that are in place throughout Oxford via ‘Prohibition of Motor Vehicles’ restrictions. The relevant Traffic Regulation Orders will be amended so as to reflect the current situation on-the-ground, with no changes to the restrictions themselves at the following locations:

• Eastchurch,
• Ellesmere Road,
• Faulkner Street,
• Meadow Lane,
• Tern Walk,
• Tree Lane, and
• Woodhouse Way.

Besides the public safety aspect of the features, these proposals will also enable effective enforcement to be undertaken when & where required. The County Council continues its responsibility to consider the provision of convenient and safe movement of vehicles and other traffic, ensuring that danger is minimised, whilst also facilitating the effective and safe passage of traffic.

Have your say.

Please read the detailed information provided on this consultation and take the time to complete the survey as your views and opinions matter. Your response should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday 03rd October 2025.

Whilst we will endeavour to answer simple queries during the course of the consultation, any more complex questions/issues will be appraised and dealt with as part of consultation process.

What happens next?

The County Council will review the responses and if necessary (i.e. if objections are received) prepare a report to be presented to the Cabinet Member for Highway Management at a meeting scheduled for later in 2025. This will be public meeting at which members of the public may apply to speak. The agenda and reports for meetings will be made available on the Oxfordshire County Council web site about a week before the meeting (please note that occasionally it is necessary to defer reports to a later meeting, and it is therefore advisable to check the agenda ahead of attending a meeting). The Forward Plan of decisions meetings can be viewed here.