 scheme in East Oxford. Located on the bohemian Cowley Road, the Spanish bar was often frequented by his daughter, who is known for roles in Midsommar, Little Women and Oppenheimer, before it was repossessed earlier this year. Mr Pugh attributed the failure of his business 'solely' to the scheme introduced by Oxfordshire County Council as a trial in March 2021. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video As part of LTNs, bollards prevent motorised traffic from taking shortcuts through a residential area, so that residents can enjoy a quieter neighbourhood. The measures are also designed to encourage uptake of other modes of transport but some have taken it as an attack on drivers. But Mr Pugh, who has been in Cowley for 31 years, told Sky News: 'It has become more difficult to get here, people just do not come. 'You cannot get staff, they cannot get home or they have to have taxis. The cost of these things is just astronomical and people do not want to work. Bollards placed in a street in Cowley (Picture: PA) 'Tradesmen cannot come because it takes too long to get here.' He criticised councillors behind the 'stupid' LTNs for 'not thinking the scheme out properly' 'They are acting like they are dictators. This is the problem. It is their idea. They have asked us for our opinion and they are not listening,' the restaurateur added. His comments come as comes as Rishi Sunak ordered a review into the rollout of LTNs, saying he is on the side of drivers. The prime minister sought to pitch the Tories as a pro-motorist party in contrast with Labour who have previously stated are in fa){kind=link}
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The dad of Hollywood star Florence Pugh has criticised Oxford’s green policyfor killing off his businesses.
Clinton Pugh, designer and owner of Kazbar and Cafe Coco, blamed the closure of his third spot, Cafe Tarifa, on the low traffic neighbourhoods (LTN) scheme in East Oxford.
Located on the bohemian Cowley Road, the Spanish bar was often frequented by his daughter, who is known for roles in Midsommar, Little Women and Oppenheimer, before it was repossessed earlier this year.
Mr Pugh attributed the failure of his business ‘solely’ to the scheme introduced by Oxfordshire County Council as a trial in March 2021.