Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council

Posted on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council

CONSULTATION – B4017 Bath Street (Abingdon) – Proposed Permit Parking Restrictions

We're asking for your views on the proposal to convert some of the shared-use parking provision (approx.7-8 vehicle lengths) on the B4017 Bath Street to ‘Permit Holders Only’ parking during the operational hours of Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm (outside of these hours, parking will be unrestricted). The proposals – which have been put forward following a review after complaints from residents about the lack of available parking for permit holders – seek to help protect the parking amenity that runs through the area, and to help provide equitable provision of permit holder parking for residents in the immediate vicinity. In light of this please find the following consultation documents in comments:-

 Public Notice,
 Statement of Reasons,
 Consultation Plan(s),
 Draft Traffic Regulation Order(s).

The proposed Traffic Regulation Order is scheduled to be advertised in the Oxfordshire Herald Series newspaper today; Wednesday 03rd June 2026, and details are also available to view on the Councils consultation portal at the following link:

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/abingdon_b4017bathstreet_permitparking2026

As stated on the notice, any objections or other representations on the proposals should be submitted by Friday 03rd July 2026

Abingdon: B4017 Bath Street - proposed permit parking restrictions We're asking for your views on the proposal to convert some of the shared-use parking provision (approx.7-8 vehicle lengths) on the B4017 Bath Street to ‘Permit Holders Only’ parking during the operational hours of Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm (outside of these hours,

POSTED ON BEHALF OF Oxfordshire County Council
Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Temporary Road Closure at Abingdon, Virginia Way, OX14 5QL

A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Virginia Way, whilst essential fire hydrant exchange works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 15 June 2026 up to and including 17 June 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure. With access to be maintained for residents.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.

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Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Abingdon, Virginia Way, OX14 5QL

A request has been received from Thames Water for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Virginia Way, whilst essential fire hydrant exchange works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 15 June 2026 up to and including 17 June 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure. With access to be maintained for residents.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Thames Water Helpdesk on 0800 316 9800.

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👏Back to school journey made easier by new Zebra Crossing for pupils using Faringdon Road 🚶

Oxfordshire County Council has commissioned this new crossing in time for the return to school having coordinated the construction with the surface dressing of Faringdon Road.

The new crossing request was raised with the County by the local division Councillor Nathan Ley - Abingdon North, OCC following comments from local residents.

As part of the overall improvements during the white lining of the road County Highways have also repainted the Zebra Crossing at the top of Spring Road.

Temporary Traffic Regulation Notice – S14 Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure at Abingdon, Brookside, OX14 1PD

A request has been received from SSEN for a temporary road closure to apply to a length of Brookside, whilst essential installation new electricity supply works are carried out.

A temporary Notice is being made by Oxfordshire County Council to implement the temporary restriction and will operate from 01 June 2026 up to and including 05 June 2026. This is a 24 hour daily road closure.

Please note that Notices for urgent works can last up to 5 consecutive days only.

A copy of the drawing showing the extent of the closure and also the alternative routes for traffic is attached.

Further information regarding the works may be obtained by contacting Lucy McAllister of Network Plus on 07918 307914 or email [email protected]

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Update on Peachcroft Roundabout / Oxford Road:

Works are now expected to restart on 8 June, beginning with the sewerage and drainage works that require multi-way traffic lights. These works need to happen before construction of the new left-turn lanes and other highway improvements can begin.

Co-ordination has been happening behind the scenes between multiple developers, contractors, OCC highways and street works officers, Thames Water, bus operators, and local councillors to get the different work packages aligned so progress can finally move forward together.

Unfortunately this won’t be the end of the disruption, and the overall programme will still take several months.

Going forward, a North Abingdon works website is being set up that residents can be signposted to, this will be specifically to inform residents of the work schedule.

The site will be provided and updated by RPG Land the northern developments site promoter and the Town Council will link residents to it.

A34 Lodge Hill Update on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council

Work on the A34 Lodge Hill scheme is progressing well. Stages 1 and 2 are complete and we are progressing into stage 3. Stage 3 entails:

A34 northbound on slip realignment takes place and construction of north and south roundabout central sections.
Continue construction of new A34 northbound off slip and new A34 southbound on slip.
North roundabout verge works takes place.

From 3 June, the northbound on-slip to the A34 will be closed, for a period of approximately four weeks. The closure will be in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during this period. The closure will facilitate the construction and tie-in of the existing slip road to the new north roundabout.

A diversion route will be in place via A4183 Oxford Road. Vehicles wishing to travel northbound on the A34 will need to use the Hinkey Hill interchange.

A similar closure for the southbound off-slip will follow in early July. Further details of this will be communicated closer to the time.

An amber heat health warning for the end of this week, with temperatures reaching into the 30s. This is in place from 2pm today until 5pm next Wednesday.

Some tips to help in the hot weather are:-

Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.

Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.

Who's most at risk?

A heatwave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are:

older people – especially those over 75 and female
those who live on their own or in a care home
people who have a serious or long-term illness including heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson's disease or some mental health conditions
people who are on multiple medicines that may make them more likely to be badly affected by hot weather
those who may find it hard to keep cool – babies and the very young, the bed bound, those with drug or alcohol addictions or with Alzheimer's disease
people who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places – those who live in a top-floor flat, the homeless or those whose jobs are outside.

If you have vulnerable neighbours or relatives, please take the time to check on them if possible

Update from County Councillor Nathan Ley (Abingdon North) Councillor Nathan Ley - Abingdon North, OCC

We have had confirmation that Bellway’s next highways works package can start on Tuesday 26 May.

This first phase is expected to take around 2–3 weeks and will include work on a crossing with pedestrian refuge island ( #1) and preparation for a bus stop facility.

The light-controlled crossing ( #2) follows after that. I’d hope the new paths on either side could be opened ASAP too.

This is part of the wider programme of works linked to the North Abingdon development, and I know residents will want clear, practical updates as things progress. Bellway and David Wilson Homes are meeting to agree the next phases and produce a clearer joint programme.
They’ve also agreed to a dedicated website so residents can be pointed to one place for updates. I’ll share that as soon as it goes live, maybe next week?
Thank you