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East Parking car park update

As of Wednesday 1st February East Parking car park at Walton Hall will not be available to Open University staff. The car park is being leased to Red Bull Racing whilst Red Bull construct a multi storey car park at Tilbrook. This agreement supports our University initiative to generate income.

The map below indicates the car park that will be closed, the other East parking areas will remain open.  Any questions regarding the parking please contact Security on Ext 53666 Estates-Security@open.ac.uk

26th January 2023

New roundabout on H9 Groveway is now open

We are pleased to confirm that Milton Keynes Council have advised us that the new roundabout on H9 Groveway is now open from this afternoon, Wednesday 18th January.

Please note that there will be some basic traffic management in place such as lane restrictions, cones and traffic signage on some roads to allow for minor remedial and landscaping works. These restrictions will be removed once all minor works have.been completed, this will be around middle of February 2023.

23rd January 2023

Staff Benefits (all sites)

There was an OU Life news article of additional benefits which are available to OU employees, of which you may not be aware of. One of these benefits is the new Electric Vehicle Scheme with Tusker (through salary sacrifice).

Please follow the link to the OU Life news article for more information.

8th December 2022

E-scooter Signs on Walton Hall Campus

No e-scooters allowed sign

If you haven’t already seen on WH campus, we have installed some signs at some of the entrances/exits showing that e-scooters are not allowed on site. This includes private and rented e-scooters. Specific sign image to the right.

24th November 2022

New bus service running through campus – 9/9a (Walton Hall)

We are delighted to announce that the OU has managed to negotiate with Arriva a new bus service – 9/9a. This service will start running from Monday 31st October.

17th October 2022

Travel Survey Report 2021

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14th October 2022

GetAroundMK 50 Day Challenge

Following the success of the City Status cycle ride last month here’s a calendar of dates for further celebrati

5th September 2022

SmartGo Summer Newsletter

Welcome to our Summer Newsletter

 

New Offer Alert!

10% Off Halfords Can Now Be Used Online

22nd August 2022

Green Accreditation for Modeshift STARS

Green Accreditation - STARS Survey

Modeshift STARS is a national accreditation awarded to businesses and organisations that go above and beyond in developing, implementing, and monitoring an Effective Travel Strategy. This should change travel behaviour and reduce the number of single occupancy vehicle journeys to and from sites. 

12th August 2022

Bus Services update

Unfortunately the University does not and cannot influence commercial decisions being taken by bus service companies to discontinue services based on patronage.

13th May 2022

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