nfortunately it seems that those in favour of the proposed controlled parking zone (CPZ) in East Oxford have misunderstood the nature and objectives behind the scheme (Controlled parking proposal splits residents, Oxford Mail, November 29).

Their campaign seems to revolve around the need for yellow lines, particularly on Leopold Street and adjoining streets.

I agree that there is a need for this, but this objective can be achieved through a simple traffic order that would propose yellow lines on the troublesome corners, without requiring a CPZ.

The proposed CPZ would introduce more problems than it would solve, including a charge for parking, a limit on visitors, and serious consequences for local businesses. These would be disastrous for the social fabric of East Oxford.

I would also like to correct several inaccuracies over the issue. Firstly, it is simply not true that East Oxford has a serious commuter problem, and this can be verified by looking at the county council’s feasibility study from 2008.

Those in favour of the scheme should not peddle inaccuracies in order to further their cause.

Secondly, residents will not be entitled to 50 free visitor permits.

Only 25 of these will be free; the other 25 will cost £15.

With the county council already announcing that the cost of a permit will rise to £50 from £40 before the scheme has even been approved, residents should be more sceptical about the county council’s true motives behind the scheme.

Amar Latif, East Oxford