Cllr Katherine Miles 🧡

Oxford City Council sets ambitious 2030 clean air target Oxford City Council has updated its Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2026–2030.

www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2589058... Rank hypocrisy from Labour. They hail the benefits of clean air and electric buses, but OPPOSED the policies which delivered them. They are openly misleading the voters. Labour are a disgrace. Only the LibDems are delivering a better Oxfordshire

Greenhouse before clearing

Greenhouse after clearing

An abandoned greenhouse complex in Cutteslowe has taken a step forwards towards renewal with the announcement that the Cutteslowe Greenhouse Project has taken them over on a 25 year lease from Oxford City Council, to create a space for residents to meet, learn, share skills, and grow food together.

New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition.

The government has set out proposals on taxi licensing, which they say will reduce ‘out-of-area’ working for taxis where drivers gain a licence in one area and work elsewhere. The changes have implications for local authorities, putting licensing power in the hands of local transport authorities.

Should #oxford city council sell the Morrell Trophy, other silver gathering dust and the FC1 numberplate to invest in other asset classes to generate better returns for residents & public services? I say sell! Share views at: consultation.oxford.gov.uk/financial-se... @oxfordclarion.bsky.social

What fun! Delightful dash around Christchurch today!

Shop #local in #oxford to support the artists in our neighborhood of #summertown #oxford at today's open studios on Oakthorpe Road @oxfordclarion.bsky.social

A street map of Oxford. Woodstock Road, Banbury Road and the streets in their immediate vicinity are coloured pink. Botley Road and streets off it are coloured green. Cowley Road, Iffley Road and Abingdon Road and streets off them are coloured blue. Streets in Marston and Headington are coloured orange. The ring road matches the colours at each junction and fades between colours as it goes around. A small area in the middle is coloured yellow, and labelled "Central Permit Area". THe Congestion Charge traffic filters are indicated by black circles circles with white segments, those white segments correspond on a 24 hour clock face with when the filter isn't operational (and the remaining black, when the filters are operational). Crosses mark other filters in the city that are enforced by ANPR but are not part of the Congestion Charge scheme. Text at the top of the image reads "Temporary Congestion Charge for Cars in Oxford 2025-2026. Any road outside the Central Permit Area can be accessed without passing any traffic filers by using the Ring Road and selecting an approporiate exit junction (matching colours on this map)." A key at the bottom matches the filter types, with text "Traffic Filters. Hollow Way & Marston Ferry Road 7-9am and 3-6pm. St Cross Road, Hythe Bridge Street, Thames Street and St Clements, 7am-7pm. £5 daily permit covers all Congestion Charge filters. Free Permits available. For example for residents, business use, health and car, SEND and disabilty. Congestion Charge permits do not apply for other filters, such as High Street or in East Oxford/Cowley." Small print reads "Full details at https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-and-travel" and "©@sjgower Contains OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations of highway filters are approximate and for overview purposes only. v1.3"

I made an infographic map. Oxford's Congestion Charge scheme (from 29th Oct) is not like most congestion charge schemes, because you can get to most streets in the city without being charged. My impression is a lot of people haven't realised this.

I strongly support #visionzero and the city and county commitments to this goal, and the county policy of rolling out 20mph zones. The congestion charge in #oxford will help us towards Vision Zero.

Today the #congestion charge went live in #oxford delivering incentives for behaviour change to get more people out of private vehicles and on to public transport. Delivering more and better bus routes for everyone and investments in sustainable travel. Thanks to the @libdemsoxon.bsky.social

Investment in #sustainable #transport #infrastructure is what colleagues and I at the city county and in parliament have been calling for and supporting. So good news about funding to reopen the Cowley Branch line #railway station @laylamoran.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social

Thank you #janegoodall for your life works and contributions to #anthropology. I have fond memories of learning about your work at @durham-university.bsky.social and then seeing you speak in person in Kampala. Rest in peace.

I have today sent the attached open letter to Anneliese Dodds MP

I recently spoke in Parliament about the impact of pavement parking—a concern I hear often from constituents with disabilities, sight loss or mobility aids.
It makes everyday journeys harder and more dangerous. Councils need proper powers to act.
Everyone deserves safe, accessible streets

I am proud of the bold leadership taken by my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues today. Thank you for approving this pilot congestion charge for #oxford #climateaction

Welcome back to the #schoolrun in #oxford. @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social I hope you will do something about #pavementparking so children can safely #walk to school and the visually impaired who live on the street can actually use the #pavement @libdemsoxon.bsky.social @andrewgant.bsky.social

Check out the excellent billboard quote featured in this chain for Vision Zero in Vancouver @emilykerr36.bsky.social would love to see more awareness raising of Vision Zero in Oxford like this @andrewgant.bsky.social

Grateful to the support provided to Ukrainian refugees in Oxfordshire by the Ukrainian Friendship Centre at St Michael's Church in Summertown #oxford. An initiative I back locally. I also wish continued strength to all Ukrainians.

Please sign this petition to support active travel and also users of the #ridgeway #nationaltrail @freddievanmierlomp.bsky.social

b/w tee shirt hanging with graphic of record player PRIORITIZING YOUTH MOBILITY IS PRIORITIZING ADULT RELAXING WHEN KIDS CAN WALK, BIKE AND ROLL SAFELY/INDEPENDENTLY. ADULTS CAN ENJOY SOME PEACEFUL TIME TO THEMSELVES

Youth Mobility = Adult Relaxing.

25 miles done today at #bike #oxford - another successful edition with rides for beginners to the more experienced. Happy to see @cycloxoxford.bsky.social at the finish, supporting inclusive cycling in Oxford

Pupils in England face lost learning from flooding and extreme heat, study finds School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisis

Lost learning for school children due to #flooding is a local issue in my #oxford city ward. part of a school was closed in the last yr due to flooding. We need to invest in #climatechange #adaption in schools. See DfE research at www.theguardian.com/education/20... @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Today I addressed #oxon county cabinet and called on my @libdemsoxon.bsky.social colleagues to implement the temporary congestion charge in #oxford and use revenue to support free #bus travel for #children

Bike bus participants waving with their bikes by the Abingdon Guildhall

Introducing the first Abingdon-Europa bikebus 🚲👦👦👦🚲

Thanks to all the volunteers, parents, kids, and @activeoxfordshire.bsky.social ❤️

It's a great start to the day, and don't worry if you missed out, the bikebus leaves every Friday at 7.45!

Campaign group push for city playground location after pop up success A campaign group calling for an Oxford city centre playground has urged councils to find a location as soon as possible.

Delighted to see OxPlay and their city centre playground campaign feature in @theoxfordmail.bsky.social by @esmekenney.bsky.social.

Quotes by me and @katherinesmiles.bsky.social - let’s get this playground going!

www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2522173...

20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…

Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%

etsc.eu/20mph-limits...

Once a car park, now a playground! The pop up #child #play for under 5's in Broad Street #oxford today was a delight to behold. Happy children and carers! This is what #reclaiming #publicspace for people is about. @livingstreets.bsky.social @libdemsoxon.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social

Oxford Travel Options | Smarter Ways to Travel Around Oxford Discover alternative travel solutions for Oxford and the surrounding area, from bus routes and bike paths to lift shares and route planning.

Tired of sitting in traffic and want to discover smarter ways to travel around and to #oxford ? Check out this great new resource: www.oxfordtraveloptions.co.uk

Council responds to calls for congestion action to aid buses Oxfordshire County Council’s new cabinet has resumed work on the urgent and pressing issue of congestion on the county’s roads.In February, Network Rail announced a revised date of August 2026 for the...

Urgent action is needed to tackle congestion in #Oxford to speed up bus services, I agree with the bus companies and looks forward to engaging on solutions that work for #summertown. news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/county-counc...

What are the best #play on the way examples that you have experienced with #children? Photos please!

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