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Road Traffic Control: Oxford

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16055

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her department has had with (a) Oxford City Council and (b) Oxfordshire County Council on the introduction of traffic filters in central Oxford from September 2026.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department has not had discussions with Oxford City Council or Oxfordshire County Council on this matter. Responsibility for introducing and managing local traffic measures rests with the local highway authority.

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