Inconsiderate parking in disabled spaces in Bury Knowle Park

You asked us to find out how to report non-disabled drivers who park in blue badge spaces in the little car park near Bury Knowle Library off North Place.

We are advised by the City Council that you should inform Parks either by emailing them at parks@oxford.gov.uk or by phoning them on 01865 252240

See below for the advice received by the City Council.

You are correct in assuming that we have no enforcement powers as there is not a traffic order in place.

Most individuals won’t park in a disabled bay, however, if some individuals do it would be good to know about it as we could leave notices on the offending cars. This may remind them not to do it in the future.

Latimer Road – lining latest

We have just been advised that the traffic regulation order (TRO) to accommodate the parking slots and lining of Latimer Road outside Beech House will need to be amended to match up with the slightly changed access points constructed during the build. The reason that the two don’t match up is that technical difficulties were encountered – unexpected infrastructure below the road surface meant that changes had to be made.

This matter has been referred back to the Traffic Regulation Order team at the County Council – if the construction company paints in lines according to the current TRO, they won’t work.

Ward councillors are just as frustrated as residents about all this. We shall now push the County TRO team for more information, but it looks as though a further consultation will be needed before the TRO can be amended. Hopefully this won’t be a wide area consultation but it will still mean further delay. We shall let people know more as we get more information.

Help keep your children safe online

Here is some advice from Thames Valley Police

Help keep your children safe online

The internet is a fantastic place for young people to learn, play and socialise but it’s vital that they’re aware of its dangers and how to stay safe.

 

Here’s a few tips to help your child stay safe online:

  • Make sure your child knows what personal information is and that they’re share aware
  • Ensure you understand the social media your child is using. If you don’t know your Roblox from your Snapchat or are getting in a Twitch trying to keep on top of the social media networks your child is using, visit the Net Aware website
  • Follow the NSPCC’s TEAM approach:
    • Talk – to your child/children about staying safe online, what worries them and you about them being online, the emotional aspects of social media (jealousy, self-esteem etc.)
    • Explore their online world together
    • Agree rules about what is ok and not
    • Manage parental controls on all your family’s devices.
    • Repeat – make it part of everyday life

 

If you need help setting up parental controls, adjusting privacy settings or need advice on social networks call the free O2 & NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5002.

 

If you fall victim to cyber crime or experience an attempted scam report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or visit www.actionfraud.police.uk.

 

For more information and advice visit www.thamesvalley.police.uk/pyw.

Up and coming events in March

  • Friday 2 to Sunday 11 March, Dancin’ Oxford Spring Festival, various locations. Annual dance festival offering a variety of workshops and performances.
  • Sunday 4 March, British Universities Orienteering Championships, Shotover Country Park, 10 am to 1 pm. Orienteering Event by Oxford University Orienteering Club.
  • Wednesday 7 March, Teddy Hall Relays 2018, starting and finishing at Iffley Road Track with a route around the city, 1.30 pm to 4 pm. Annual relay race organised by Oxford University Cross Country Club.
  • Saturday 10 March, Dancin’ Oxford – aerial performance by Gravity & Levity, outside façade of Westgate Centre opposite Bonn Square, 12 pm, 1.30 pm and 3 pm. Gravity & Levity, one of the UK’s leading aerial dance companies, will give three performances throughout the day.

New appeal – 29 Old High Street

We’re advised of the following by Oxford City Council:

Site Address: 29 Old High Street, Headington

Appeal Reference: APP/G3110/X/17/3191929

Mr Young has appealed against refusal of planning permission issued by the Council for the application to certify that Proposed sub-division of existing house to form 2x 2-bed flats and erection of x3 dwellings to create a 2x 2-bed flat and 1x 1-bed flat is lawful (planning reference 17/02576/CPU).

This appeal will be decided by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State at a public inquiry, date to be determined.

Those who sent in comments during the initial consultation period have until 5th April to amend or withdraw those comments, or to submit new or additional comments, copies of which will be sent to the appellant and the Inspector.

 

Timing for boundary review of Oxford City wards

In 2020 the City will have a new set of ward boundaries and work has been underway on this at the Town Hall. Boundaries need to be re-drawn as the population pattern changes and new housing developments are built.

Here is the latest information received. Each phase has been delayed slightly so the “New” column is the one to note.

  Old New
Warding patterns consultation ends 19 March 2018 2 April 2018
Draft recs consultation starts 8 May 2018 5 June 2018
Draft recs consultation ends 16 July 2018 13 August 2018
Final recs published 4 September 2018 2 October 2018
Implementation May 2020 May 2020