RESIDENTS are set to be consulted on the finer details of a £12.5m project to make Headington's roads safer later this month.

David Nimmo-Smith, county council member for transport, approved Access to Headington last week but said he was willing to consider the proposal that Windmill Road should be reduced to a 20mph zone before finalising plans.

These plans are the second of their kind, after a wave of public opinion forced the county council to reconsider its original scheme, which involved replacing all parking spaces in Headley Way and Windmill Road with cycle lanes and footpaths.

The second wave of plans, developed after residents complained the removal of on-street parking would encourage drivers to speed up, involve retaining some parking spaces.

But residents believe reducing Windmill Road to a 20mph zone would further protect the safety of children in the area, particularly those at Windmill Primary School.

Governor Geoff Sutton said: "I'm pleased our views have been listened to in terms of considering the safety of children and pupils but I really think making the road a 20 mile per hour zone would decrease the chance of more fatalities or injuries for children in the area."

Residents are invited to discuss the proposed change at the next Headington Ward Focus meeting on June 28.

It will run from 6pm to 7pm and is free to residents.