Oxfordshire Lane Rental Surplus Fund
The fund supports projects that reduce disruption caused by road and street works in Oxfordshire.
Organisations can apply for funding for projects that:
- reduce congestion or disruption
- improve how road and street works are managed
- introduce new technology, products or working methods
- reduce the effects of works on road users, local communities or the environment
- improve safety or information about underground assets
Who can apply
Any legally recognised organisation can apply. This includes:
- local authorities and government agencies
- utility and transport companies
- universities and research organisations
- voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations
- private companies
- industry and representative bodies
Your project must benefit Oxfordshire or produce benefits that could be used in Oxfordshire.
Projects that have already started or been completed will not normally receive funding.
Before you apply
Contact the lane rental team to discuss your proposal.
The team can help you understand whether your project is likely to meet the fund's aims and help you find a sponsor.
How to apply
1. Find a sponsor
A member of the Oxfordshire Lane Rental Surplus Group must sponsor your application and present it to the group.
The lane rental team can help you find a suitable sponsor.
2. Complete the application form
Your application should explain:
- what the project will do
- the expected benefits
- how you will measure those benefits
- how much the project will cost
- how much funding you need
- how and when you will deliver the project
- the evidence supporting your proposal
Include relevant supporting documents, such as a business case, feasibility study or technical report.
3. Submit your application
Submit your application at least four weeks before the meeting at which you want it to be considered.
Applications received after the deadline will normally be considered at the following meeting.
Application deadlines
| Submit your application by | Meeting date |
|---|---|
| 29 December 2026 | 26 January 2027 |
| 26 January 2027 | 23 February 2027 |
| 2 March 2027 | 30 March 2027 |
| 30 March 2027 | 27 April 2027 |
| 27 April 2027 | 25 May 2027 |
| 1 June 2027 | 29 June 2027 |
| 29 June 2027 | 27 July 2027 |
| 3 August 2027 | 31 August 2027 |
| 31 August 2027 | 28 September 2027 |
| 28 September 2027 | 26 October 2027 |
How applications are assessed
The Oxfordshire Lane Rental Surplus Group assesses applications against the fund's aims and criteria.
The group votes on whether to recommend an application for approval. Recommended applications are then sent to Oxfordshire County Council for final approval.
We will tell you the outcome. If your application is unsuccessful, you can ask for feedback.
Guidance and documents
Contact us
Use the lane rental contact form if you:
- want to discuss a potential project
- need help finding a sponsor
- have a question about the application process