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Local Roadworks
Causeway one.network is a platform that Highways Authorities, Utilities and Contractors use to communicate roadworks. To find out more about local plans, click here.
179 Kingston Rd Latest
Wooldridge & Simpson's are now posting updates on the hoardings at the site.
Traffic Sensor Project
OCC are running a pilot to monitor traffic via small camera based sensors in residents' homes. To find out more about the project or apply to host a camera, click here.
Local Council Reorganisation Plans
Central Government has now published its plans to move Oxfordshire and West Berkshire to Unitary authorities in 2028. These will replace the current County, City and District Councils. For the latest information, please see the three councils webpage here.
LCON Vacancy
LCON is looking for a new (voluntary) Chair to join the Board of Trustees.
Low Carbon Oxford North are looking for a new Chair to help scale up their work. Anyone interested in this (unpaid) position, can find more information here.
School Governor Role
Phil & Jim's
Phil & Jim is a local primary school that is currently looking for new School Governors. Please access full information here if you are interested
Parking Permit Changes
Replacement of Scratch Card System
Oxford County Council are replacing our local 'scratch card' system for visitors parking permits with an online version. Some local residents have started a petition to ask the Council to review their decision due to concerns over its workability, particularly for elderly and non-internet connected residents. If you would like to learn more, click here.
Traffic Filters Map
The council has now announced the introduction of the proposed Traffic Filters from 28th September 2026 once the Botley Road is re-opened on the 20th.
You can click here to see a map showing the proposed location and times of operation of the filters. This system will replace the current Congestion Charge. The council website, which includes full information on the scheme, can be found here.
Welcome Leaflet
Please click here for a copy of our ‘Welcome to Walton Manor’ leaflet
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Traffic Filters Trial Starts 28 September
... with Botley Road reopening the week before on 20th September
Oxford’s temporary Congestion Charge will be replaced by the Traffic Filter trial on Monday 28 September. This will follow the planned reopening of Botley Road on 20 September.
The scheme will work in a similar way to the temporary Congestion Charge. The key difference is that people will not be able to pay a daily £5 charge as you can at the moment to go through a filter. Cars will need a permit to travel past the cameras.
If you currently hold an Oxford Resident's Permit for the temporary Congestion Charge scheme then this will automatically transfer to become a Traffic Filters permit on 28th September.
Like the CongestionCharge permit,Traffic Filters permits will give 100 days per year when you can drive through the filters. The permit usage counter will reset to zero on 28th September so from that date you will receive the full annual allowance of 100 day passes.
If your temporary Congestion Charge permit still has any unused days when the traffic filters trial starts, they will NOT be carried over to the new scheme.
If you don’t want us to transfer your Congestion Charge permit to a Traffic Filter permit, email: ccharge@oxfordshire.gov.uk by 11 September 2026 to let them know.
The trial will last up to 18 months. A Public Consultation on the scheme will open on 28th September. The location of the cameras is the same as those for the Congestion Charge:
More information about the traffic filters trial is available on the council website.
Recycling this week
North Parade Market
This Saturday
10.00 am to 2.00 pm
The market takes place on the second and fourth Saturday of the month.
List of Local Tradespeople
The residents of Kingston Road have put together this list.
Congestion Charge Permits
The County Council is replacing its Congestion Charge with the Traffic Filters scheme from 28th September 2026. Residents can apply for permits to allow some free days of travel through the cameras. For more information and a link to apply, see the Council Webpages. Here is a step by step guide if you need some assistance.
Fix My Street
Pothole? Broken Street Light? No road markings?
If you would like to report something to the County Council that you would like to have fixed, please use this website.
In the area : Jericho Online
The nearby area of Jericho is home to many shops, restaurants and other facilities. Their community website can give you up to date information on events that are coming up in the area.
In the area: St Margaret’s Institute
St Margaret's Institute runs a range of activities and services and has several rooms for hire.