PLANS to allow horse drawn carriages to carry tourists through the streets of Oxford have been turned down.
Oxford City Council rejected the plan at a full council meeting tonight.
Councillors had concerns about the health of horses in the summer sun, congestion and the safety of other road users.
Ed Turner said: "My concern is around traffic, animal welfare, safety of cyclists, motorists and pedestrians.
"I just don't think Oxford city centre is the right place for this."
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