The Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Transport Management meeting was scheduled to consider several traffic regulation orders and infrastructure plans across Oxfordshire. Key discussions were expected to focus on making permanent experimental traffic regulation orders (ETROs) on Woodstock Road and St Giles' in Oxford, and reviewing consultation and traffic data for Sheep Street in Bicester. Additionally, plans for cycling and walking infrastructure in Eynsham, and various parking amendments in East Oxford, Headington, Woodstock, and Abingdon were on the agenda.

Woodstock Road Bus Lane and St Giles' Waiting Restrictions ETRO

The meeting was scheduled to consider making permanent changes introduced under an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) for Woodstock Road and St Giles' in Oxford. This included a recommendation to approve a permanent bus lane for northbound buses on Woodstock Road, extending for 707 metres north of Blenheim Drive towards Wolvercote Roundabout. It was also proposed to remove a section of the previous southbound bus lane on Woodstock Road, from Wolvercote Roundabout down to the junction with Field House Drive. In St Giles', the plan was to replace existing 'No Waiting 8am-6.30pm' (single yellow lines) with 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow lines) on the northwest arm of the street, opposite a point 12 metres southeast of the junction with Little Clarendon Street. These proposed changes are detailed in the report CMDTM22012026 - Woodstock Road ETRO.

Eynsham Area Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

A significant item on the agenda was the proposed adoption of the Eynsham Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). This plan, detailed in the report CMDTM22012026 - Eynsham LCWIP, outlines proposed improvements to cycling and walking routes within the Eynsham area.

Sheep Street ETRO – Review of Consultation and Traffic Data on Cycling Access

The meeting was scheduled to review consultation and traffic data concerning an ETRO on Sheep Street. The recommendations included amending the ETRO to allow disabled users who rely on cycles as mobility aids to cycle during market hours. Furthermore, a proposal was to delegate authority to the Director of Environment and Highways to establish a permit or exemption scheme for disabled individuals negatively impacted by the market-hour restrictions. The relevant report is CMDTM22012026 - Sheep Street ETRO.

East Oxford CPZ Review 2025

A review of the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in East Oxford was scheduled, with several proposed changes to parking arrangements. These included:

• Approving a new cycle parking bay and amending an existing permit holder bay to shared-use parking in Bath Street.
• Approving a new permit holder bay and amending an existing permit holder bay to shared-use parking in Cave Street.
• Approving proposed parking bay and yellow line changes in Jeune Street.
• Approving the extension of existing short-stay parking bays in Leon Close.
• Approving the extension of an existing shared-use parking bay near No.39, and a new shared-use parking bay near No.30 in Nye Bevan Close.
• Approving a new cycle parking bay in York Place.
• Approving the amendment of an existing permit holder parking bay to shared-use parking in Boulter Street.
• Deferring a decision on a proposed new cycle parking bay in Boulter Street.
• Not approving or withdrawing a proposed extension of an existing short-stay parking bay in Caroline Street.
• Not approving or withdrawing a proposed new shared-use parking bay outside Nos.1-4 Nye Bevan Close.
• Not approving or withdrawing a proposed new shared-use parking bay in York Place. The report detailing these proposals is CMDTM22012026 - East Oxford CPZ.

Headington Central CPZ Review 2025

The meeting was also set to review the CPZ in Headington Central, with a series of proposed parking amendments. These included:

• Approving the extension of a shared-use parking bay on the southern side of All Saints Road.
• Approving double yellow lines in Bateman Street.
• Approving the extension of an existing permit holder parking bay in Kennett Road.
• Approving a shared-use parking bay in Lime Walk.
• Approving a 'No Loading' restriction and the removal of a taxi rank (to be replaced with double yellow lines) in London Road.
• Approving a new disabled parking bay and motorcycle parking bay in Stephen Road.
• Approving the extension of existing double yellow lines, reducing a permit holder bay, in Stile Road.
• Approving shared-use parking bays in York Road.
• Approving a permit holder parking bay in Gardiner Street, as amended.
• Approving double yellow lines in Langley Close, as amended.
• Approving a shared-use parking bay outside Standon Court in New High Street, as amended.
• Approving the extension of double yellow lines and reduction of an existing permit holder parking bay in St Andrews Lane, as amended.
• Deferring a decision on the proposed extension of a permit holder parking bay outside Nos.35-37 in New High Street.
• Not approving or withdrawing the proposed extension of the shared-use parking bay on the northern side in All Saints Road. The report for this item is CMDTM22012026 - Headington CPZ.

Proposed No Waiting Restrictions - Cadogan Park, Woodstock

The meeting was scheduled to consider the introduction of new 'No Waiting at Any Time' restrictions (double yellow lines) in Woodstock. These proposed restrictions would affect sections of Cadogan Park, Crecy Walk, Oxford Road (service road), Park Side, and the junctions of Princes Rise, Flemmings Road, and Plane Tree Way. The report is CMDTM22012026 - Woodstock Cadogan Park - Proposed No Waiting Restrictions.

Abingdon Centre East - Proposed Waiting Restrictions

A review of proposed waiting restrictions in Abingdon Centre East was on the agenda. The recommendations included approving the introduction of 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow lines) on sections of Audlett Drive, Jackman Close, Magnette Close, Penlon Place, and Quakers Court. Amendments to proposals for Radley Road were also to be considered, changing from 'No Waiting at Any Time' to 'No Waiting Monday to Saturday 8am-6pm' (single yellow lines). The report is CMDTM22012026 - Abingdon Centre East - Proposed Waiting Restrictions.

Abingdon Town Centre - Parking Amendments

The meeting was scheduled to consider parking amendments in Abingdon Town Centre. The proposed changes included:

• Formalising an existing 'No Loading' restriction on Drayton Road.
• Introducing new 'No Waiting at Any Time' (double yellow lines) parking restrictions on sections of Lombard Street, St Edmunds Lane, St Helens Court, West St Helen Street, and St Helens Wharf.
• Introducing new 'Resident Permit Holders Only' parking bays (with 'AB' prefix) in St Edmunds Lane.
• Approving amendments for residents of specific almshouses and alleyways to apply for 'AB' prefixed residents and visitors' parking permits.
• Introducing a '30-minute Limited Waiting Parking Bay' on a section of West St Helen Street.
• Introducing '2-hour Limited Waiting Parking Bays' on sections of Manor Court.
• Introducing a 'Pay & Display' Parking Place on St Helens Wharf, with resident permit holders exempt.
• Confirming that existing 'Pay & Display' and 'Resident Permit Holders Only' parking bays within the Town Centre area will remain, with updated signage to confirm eligibility for 'AB' prefixed permit holders.
• Deferring the introduction of a 'No Loading' restriction on the A415 Bridge Street. The report for this item is CMDTM22012026 - Abingdon Town Centre - Parking Amendments.

Proposed Pedestrian Crossing & Bus Stops - Twelve Acre Drive, Abingdon

The meeting was scheduled to consider proposals for a new Toucan crossing and bus stops on Twelve Acre Drive in Abingdon. The recommendations included approving the introduction of a Toucan crossing east of the eastern junction of Russel Avenue, and the introduction of two new bus stop clearways on both sides of Twelve Acre Drive, either side of the junctions with Russel Avenue. The report is CMDTM22012026 - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing Bus Stops - Twelve Acre Drive Abingdon.

Blackthorn Road, Ambrosden - Traffic Calming and Speed Limits

The agenda included a review of traffic calming and speed limits on Blackthorn Road in Ambrosden. The proposed changes were:

• Approving the extension of the existing 40mph speed limit by 90 metres on Blackthorn Road.
• Approving the introduction of new raised table traffic calming features at the junctions of Blackthorn Road with Ploughley Road and Quintan Avenue.
• Approving the introduction of new raised Side Road Entry Treatments (SRETs) on Blackthorn Road at its junctions with Quintan Avenue and Allectus Avenue. The report is CMDTM22012026 - Blackthorn Rd Ambrosden - Traffic Calming and Speed Limits.

The meeting was also scheduled to address declarations of interest, questions from County Councillors, and petitions and public address. The minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 December 2025 were also to be confirmed.