Sir – I returned my consultation form to Oxford City Council regarding the Barton development project. Sadly, I had to make decisions with insufficient information.
I am unhappy with the poor consultation process and lack of engagement with local residents on the Northway estate who will be affected by changes to Foxwell Drive and the bypass. The four drop-in sessions have been poorly advertised.
Whilst I understand the need for some extra housing, I do not support any changes to conservation areas or areas that support our local wildlife.
I am significantly concerned about the impact to proposed road changes that look as though they could be imposed without any useful discussions with local residents.
Whilst Oxford City Council may be following legal processes for consultation, I am one of the local people whose trust they are losing as a consequence of the lack of local engagement.
Helen Carter, Headington
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