Economics

Congestion charge replacement postponement calls

Botley Road businesses have raised concerns it could impact a crucial trading period.

Businesses are advocating for a delay in the implementation of Oxford's contentious congestion charge replacement, expressing concerns that its introduction could negatively affect pre-Christmas commerce.

The proposed traffic filter system, initially scheduled for

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