To: Oxfordshire County Council
OPEN CROWELL ROAD-Restore Fair Access For Littlemore Residents
For four years, residents have been compelled to endure the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) and, more recently, the Bus Gate restriction on Crowell Road. These measures have displaced traffic onto neighbouring routes, particularly Newman Road, intensifying congestion and contributing to a marked rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the surrounding area.
The current arrangements permit access for select vehicles and services, yet they fail to provide equitable, practical access for local residents who rely on this arterial route for daily life.
We therefore call for an urgent and comprehensive review of the Crowell Road LTN and Bus Gate. This review must reassess the effectiveness and proportionality of restricting a key thoroughfare and should give serious consideration to granting exemptions for Littlemore residents, ensuring fair access while addressing the wider impacts on the community
Why is this important?
Why Others Should Join the Campaign to Restore Access to Crowell Road
1. It’s About Fairness for Everyone
This isn’t about politics — it’s about fairness.
Residents should not be cut off from their own neighbourhood, forced into long diversions, or treated differently from those living just streets away.
This isn’t about politics — it’s about fairness.
Residents should not be cut off from their own neighbourhood, forced into long diversions, or treated differently from those living just streets away.
Fair access is a basic expectation.
2. The Impact Goes Beyond One Road
The closure doesn’t just affect Crowell Road — it pushes traffic onto surrounding streets like Newman Road, increasing:
Congestion
- Pollution in residential areas
- Noise and stress for families
- Road safety risks
When one road is blocked, the whole community feels it.
3. Vital Access Has Been Restricted
For four years, residents have faced delays reaching:
- Work and schools
- Doctors and pharmacies
- Shops and local services
- Elderly relatives and carers
This affects daily life — especially for the elderly, disabled, and families with children.
4. Community Voices Deserve to Be Heard
Many residents feel decisions were made to them, not with them.
Joining the campaign sends a clear message:
👉 Local people deserve a say in decisions that shape their lives.
5. A United Community Gets Results
History shows that when communities stand together:
- Reviews happen
- Policies are reconsidered
- Fairer solutions are found
Change doesn’t come from silence — it comes from collective action.
6. This Is About Improving, Not Dividing
The campaign is not about removing safety or environmental goals.
It’s about finding balanced solutions that:
- Protect neighbourhoods
- Maintain fair access
- Work for everyone
Simple Call to Action
Join us if you believe:
- Residents deserve fair access
- Decisions should reflect community needs
