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Attempt to Block Oxford’s £5 Congestion Charge Fails, Legal Challenge Set

ANPR cameras will enforce a temporary scheme due to start in November.

Overview

  • Oxfordshire County Council’s monitoring officer rejected a call-in of the cabinet’s September 10 approval, leaving the decision in force.
  • Campaign group Open Roads for Oxford says it will mount a legal challenge, with councillors David Henwood and Liz Brighouse backing action.
  • The £5 daily fee applies only to cars and will operate at six checkpoints around the city centre.
  • Charge hours run from 7am to 7pm on Hythe Bridge Street, St Cross Road, Thames Street and St Clement’s Street, with peak-hour windows on Marston Ferry Road and Hollow Way.
  • Enforcement will use ANPR with online payment and a £70 penalty for non‑payment, and permits or day passes cover residents, blue badge holders, carers and mobile traders.