What’s happened?
The surface of the London Road has been allowed to deteriorate by Oxfordshire County Council over a number of years. Since the protest was called, the County Council has suddenly promised to resurface the road in September but it’s now become so bad that a resurface will not be enough – it needs a full re-build and residents think it’s dangerous NOW.
Who is organising the Walk of Protest?
City Cllr Ruth Wilkinson, Headington Ward
County Cllr Roz Smith, Headington and Quarry Division
City Cllr Altaf-Khan, Headington Hill and Northway Ward
City Cllr David Rundle, Headington Ward
Where will the walk take place?
Meeting point is Green Road Roundabout on the pavement of the London Road (South side). Pedestrians with banners and placards will walk down London Road south side to Bury Knowle Park
When will this happen?
Date: Sat 1 March
Time: 11.00-12.00
Why is this happening?
Buses are swerving out of bus lanes into vehicle lanes to avoid ruts, and tourists and commuters from London are shocked at their ‘third world’ introduction to what is meant to be a world class city. Drivers are sending in complaints about damage to their vehicles. The shocking condition of London Road is the single biggest concern expressed by residents across our wards.
What can the Walk of Protest achieve?
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The County Council says it has been putting off resurfacing the road till other projects are in place, but residents say it’s unsafe NOW
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Residents want a re-build: they fear a quick-fix resurface will not last
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We need to heighten awareness of county councillors about the importance of London Road to the economic well-being of the City
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A re-build now would be value for money – the County Council will save money by not shelling out to residents for damage done to cars by the poor road surface, and won’t have to pay out again in the medium-term to repair the new surface (look at past history)
Click Walk of protest flier for more details