Sir – I am not sure how figures can be arrived at about damage done to business in Oxford since introducing park-and-ride charges.

This is because particularly in the case of those that used to park at Water Eaton and described as having gone somewhere else are now parking their cars in our streets and catching a bus into the city.

This is causing some problems for local residents and the parish council.

Carl Smith
Acting temporary clerk to Gosford & Water Eaton Parish Council