Charlbury Town Council would like to propose a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to address on-street parking concerns in the town centre. This would see changes made to double yellow lines.

Double yellow lines can only be changed by Oxfordshire County Council, which is the highways authority for Charlbury and would issue the TRO. However, in order to make sure the changes have the best chance of success, we would like to get your opinion before the scheme is formally drawn up.

We will take account of your comments when we put the scheme to Oxfordshire County Council. If OCC then chooses to put the scheme forward as a TRO, they will then carry out a formal consultation.

These questions have also been been hand-delivered to residents of the areas adjacent to those proposed for parking changes. We welcome responses from all Charlbury residents whether or not you live on these streets.

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* 1. Nine Acres Lane (junction with Thames Street)

Cars are often parked at the southern (Thames Street) end of Nine Acres Lane. This can complicate turning into/out of Nine Acres Lane, make it difficult for pedestrians to cross the road, and sometimes block the pavement for wheelchairs and buggies.

We propose adding double yellow lines on both sides of the road as far as New Barn Garage / Jeffs Terrace (southern end).

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* 2. Market Street

Parking in central Charlbury can be difficult for residents and visitors wanting to use town-centre shops and the Corner House. For historical reasons, parking restrictions on Market Street are inconsistent.

We propose removing double yellow lines opposite the former Post Office/Larcum’s; allocating an equivalent length of currently unrestricted space outside the pharmacy for short-stay parking (e.g. 1 hour daytime, unrestricted evenings/overnight); and rationalising Keep Clear markings near driveways along the full length of Market Street.

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* 3. Grammar School Hill

Parking on the bend outside Charlbury Pre-School causes safety issues for parents and children at the school, and for drivers and cyclists entering/leaving Charlbury. The narrow pavement on this popular walking route is frequently blocked by parked cars.

We propose double yellow lines outside Charlbury Pre-School and continuing past the bend.

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* 4. Other locations

Do you have any other suggestions for yellow line changes within Charlbury? Please note that within the timeframe we’re seeking for these changes and the budget available, the TRO cannot cover a residents’ parking scheme, new car park or other major changes to parking arrangements.

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* 5. Your information

You don’t have to give your name or address, but if you do, it will help us identify which improvements are most important to residents of each street. It also helps us ensure that online responses are from people who live in or regularly visit Charlbury.

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