The adjacent road to the Westgate Hotel, Oxford

Mike Magee made this Freedom of Information request to Christ Church, Oxford

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Mike Magee
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Dear Christ Church, Oxford,

I recently submitted an FOI request to Network Rail about the road adjacent to the Westgate Hotel on the junction of the Botley Road and Mill Street, Oxford.

NR informed me that the adjacent road is the property of Christ Church.

I also asked my local councillors whether Oxfordshire City Council is responsible for the upkeep of the road. They said no and were not sure who was responsible. The road is in a serious state of disrepair with numerous potholes that pose a risk to both pedestrians and cars. So my questions are:

1. Can you confirm you are responsible for the upkeep of the road?
2. If so, can you tell me when you will repair the road?

Thanks for your help.

Yours faithfully,

Mike Magee

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Mike Magee
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Dear Christ Church, Oxford,

You have not responded by the date required by law.

I'd appreciate a quick response, thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Mike Magee

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James Lawrie, Christ Church, Oxford

Dear Mr Magee

 

Please accept my sincere apologies. I will reply on Monday.

 

Yours truly,

James Lawrie

 

From: Mike Magee <[FOI #832984 email]>
Date: Saturday, 12 March 2022 at 08:56
To: FOI requests at Christ Church <[Christ Church request email]>
Subject: Re: Freedom of Information request - The adjacent road to the
Westgate Hotel, Oxford

Dear Christ Church, Oxford,

You have not responded by the date required by law. 

I'd appreciate a quick response, thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Mike Magee

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James Lawrie, Christ Church, Oxford

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Dear Mr Magee,
 
Please accept my apologies for late response.
Please find below a plan which shows Christ Church’s ownership and I
presume the area you are referring to as “the road adjacent to the
Westgate Hotel on the junction of the Botley Road and Mill Street, Oxford”
is the land shaded purple on the plan.  Although the freehold is within
the registered title of Christ Church, I can confirm this is public
highway and, by default, is the responsibility of the County Council.
 
 
The blue road to the east is a private road with access rights for the
owners of 8-11 Mill Street.
 
I hope this helps with your enquiry. If you have further enquiries, please
do not hesitate to contact our land agent, Giles Wordsworth at Savills
– [1][email address]
with best regards,
James Lawrie

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