The Delegated Decisions by the Cabinet Member for Transport Management on 26 February 2026 saw a series of parking and traffic management measures approved across Oxfordshire. Key decisions included the introduction of permit parking schemes in Banbury's Hightown Road, Broughton Road, and Gilkes Yard, as well as West End in Witney. Several Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPPs) were approved for introduction, removal, or relocation in various locations, while others were not approved. Additionally, speed limits were amended on the B4047 near Minster Lovell, an existing 20mph limit was extended in Upper Milton, and an experimental one-way system was approved for Nelson Street in Thame. Finally, two new Toucan crossings were approved for Ladygrove, Didcot, and amendments were made to parking permit eligibility in Oxford and Didcot.

Banbury: Hightown Road Area (Phase 2) – Proposed Parking Restrictions

The Cabinet Member approved the introduction of permit parking in the Hightown Road area of Banbury. This includes 'Residents permit holders parking only' restrictions on Dexter Close, Green Lane, Ridge Close, and Windmill Close. Amended proposals were also approved for Foscote Rise, Lodge Close, and Valley Road, introducing 'Shared-use parking bays' allowing permit holders or a two-hour limited stay. The proposed 'No Waiting at Any Time' restrictions (double yellow lines) on Dexter Close, Foscote Rise, Green Lane, Lodge Close, Ridge Close, Valley Road, and Windmill Close were not approved.

Banbury: Broughton Road & Gilkes Yard – Proposed Parking Restrictions

The Cabinet Member approved the introduction of permit parking in Broughton Road and Gilkes Yard, Banbury. This includes 'Residents permit holders parking only' restrictions at all times on the entire length of Gilkes Yard and on Broughton Road. Additionally, 'No Waiting at Any Time' restrictions (double yellow lines) were approved for Broughton Road. An amended proposal to include Nos. 32 and 34 Broughton Road within the permit eligibility area was also approved.

Witney: West End – Proposed Parking Restrictions

Permit parking has been approved for West End, Witney. On the north side of the street, 'Permit holders only' bays will be introduced. The south side will feature 'Shared-use parking bays', allowing permit holders to park at all times, with a two-hour limited waiting period for non-permit holders between 8 am and 6 pm daily. The proposed 'No Waiting at Any Time' restrictions (double yellow lines) on West End were not approved.

Oxford & Didcot: Various CPZs – Proposed Parking Permit Eligibility & Admin Amendments

Amendments to parking permit eligibility have been approved for several areas. In Oxford, properties at No. 44 Arlington Drive (Marston North), the Flats at Friar Court (Marston South), new properties at the 'University College Annexe' (North Oxford), and Nos. 59 and 67 Masons Road (Wood Farm) will be excluded from eligibility for resident and visitor parking permits. Conversely, residents of Nos. 1-44 Rymans Court in Didcot will now be eligible to apply for resident and visitor parking permits within the Central Didcot residents' parking scheme.

South Oxfordshire & Vale of the White Horse Districts: Various Locations – Proposed Disabled Persons Parking Places

A series of decisions were made regarding Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPPs) across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse districts. New DPPPs were approved for introduction on Swinburne Road (Abingdon), Aston Street (Aston Tirrold), Colwell Road (Berinsfield), Dibley's (Blewbury), Winter's Field (Crowmarsh Gifford), Campion Hall Drive (Didcot), Manor Close (Drayton), Coulings Close (East Hendred), Ludbridge Close (East Hendred), Boucher Close (Grove), Hawksworth Close (Grove), St. Ives Road (Grove), Bell Street (Henley on Thames), Wilson Avenue (Henley on Thames), Poplar Grove (Kennington), Littleworth Road (Littleworth), Duke of York Avenue (No. 7, Milton), Priest Close (Nettlebed), Foxborough Road (Radley), Allnatt Avenue (Wallingford), Orchard Way (Wantage), and Stockham Park (Wantage).

Several existing DPPPs were approved for removal: Northcourt Road (Abingdon), Swinburn Road (Abingdon), Boucher Close (Grove), Park Road (Henley on Thames), Lea Road (Sonning Common), Peppard Road (Sonning Common), Churchill Crescent (Thame), Park Street (Thame, outside No. 26), Newbury Street (Wantage), and Manor Road (Whitchurch on Thames).

A DPPP on Luker Avenue (Henley on Thames) was approved for relocation, and a DPPP on Hawksworth Close (Grove) was approved for formalisation.

However, two proposed new DPPPs were not approved: one outside No. 5 Duke of York Avenue (Milton) and one on Sunningwell Road (Sunningwell, St. Leonards Church). Additionally, the removal of DPPPs on Berkeley Road (Thame) and Park Street (Thame, outside No. 34) was not approved.

B4047, Minster Lovell – Proposed Speed Limit Amendments

Amendments to speed limits on the B4047 Burford Road and an unnamed road near Asthall have been approved. New 30mph speed limits will be introduced on the B4047 Burford Road from its junction with the A40 Asthall roundabout for 325 metres, and on the unnamed road running north towards Asthall for 140 metres from its junction with the B4047. A 40mph speed limit will be introduced on the B4047 Burford Road for 300 metres. Furthermore, 50mph speed limits will be implemented on the B4047 Burford Road in two sections: between the new 40mph limit near Asthall and the existing 30mph limit at Minster Lovell, and between the existing 30mph limit at Minster Lovell and the existing 40mph limit at Witney.

Upper Milton – Proposed Extension of Existing 20mph Speed Limit

The existing 20mph speed limit in Upper Milton will be extended southwards by approximately 460 metres, replacing the current National speed limit. This extension will reach a point just north of the crossroads junction with the minor road connecting Fifield and the A361.

Thame: Nelson Street – Proposed Experimental One-Way Restriction

An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) has been approved to introduce a northbound one-way traffic restriction on Nelson Street in Thame, between its junction with Southern Road and the Fire Station. Following consultation feedback, southbound cycling will continue to be permitted. Delegated authority has been given to the Director of Environment and Highways to make necessary changes to the ETRO in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport Management.

Didcot: A4130 & B4016 Lady Grove – Proposed Toucan Crossings

Two new 'Toucan' crossings, designed for both pedestrians and cyclists, will be introduced in northern Didcot. One will be located on the A4130 (East), approximately 138 metres northwest of its junction with B4016 Lady Grove, and the other on B4016 Lady Grove, approximately 176 metres northeast of its junction with the A4130.

Oxford & Didcot: Various CPZs – Proposed Parking Permit Eligibility & Admin Amendments

Amendments to parking permit eligibility have been approved for several properties. In Oxford, properties at No. 44 Arlington Drive (Marston North), the Flats at Friar Court (No. 2 Old Marston Road, Marston South), new properties at the 'University College Annexe' (North Oxford), and Nos. 59 and 67 Masons Road (Wood Farm) will be excluded from eligibility for resident and visitor parking permits. In Didcot, residents of Nos. 1-44 Rymans Court will now be eligible to apply for resident and visitor parking permits within the Central Didcot residents' parking scheme.