Hannah Kirby

I am a Windmill and Cheney school parent, a solicitor, an everyday cyclist, occasional jogger and recently car-free. I see potential for beautiful , liveable, public spaces everywhere in Headington.

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Consultation extended until 24 October: new cycling quickways to be introduced in Oxford

Oxfordshire County Council’s proposed new quickway cycle routes offer scope to enable more cycling – a key element in reducing motor vehicle traffic through Headington and Oxford as a whole. Be sure to have your say by 24 October!

Street scene of Oxford city centre showing cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians against the backdrop of the dreaming spires

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Have you heard of Connecting Oxford?

Connecting Oxford is a comprehensive transport plan developed by Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council setting out bold measures to reduce motor traffic, increase active travel and improve bus services across Oxfordshire. It was initially consulted on in 2019 and takes effect from 2023.

Community

Car-sharing: the end of a monogamous relationship

Headington resident Charles Young talks through the pros and cons of serving the divorce papers on his car in favour of joining a car club, while Hannah Kirby outlines how the scheme works.

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Gear Change: One Year On – “There is now clear evidence that these schemes work and are popular”

No. 10 issues bold instructions to local councils to implement low traffic neighbourhoods, protected cycle lanes and school streets – and keep them

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Low traffic neighbourhoods in Headington – evolution not revolution!

Contrary to what we've heard on the news over the past year, there's nothing new about LTNs, especially in Headington

Community

What would a city designed by women be like?

Cities are supposed to be built for all of us, but they aren’t built by all of us. Every city in the world has been designed and built by men. On International Women’s Day, this BBC article, short film and radio feature ask how things might look if the other half had a go...

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What’s a Sneckdown?

Spring appears to have sprung in Headington, so we wanted to share something fun before the recent snowfall becomes a distant memory for another year. Introducing the Sneckdown...