Broad Street has been transformed into Broad Meadow, a pedestrianised outdoor space for the summer, with a series of community events planned.

It has been a popular location for events, over the years including the Christmas market in December and various Love Oxford Christian celebrations.

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The city council has plans for a programme of community and arts events in the space over the summer weekends, the details of which are being finalised in response to the Government’s expected announcements about the relaxing of coronavirus regulations which are expected to come into effect from July 19.

Work to transform the area was completed by Oxford Direct Services in four days and included the installation of drop-down bollards, wooden seating and planters made from local recyclable materials and re-positioning of cycle racks.

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Muralist Bryony Benge-Abbott was commissioned to create a large flower-inspired artwork on the highway in order to continue the theme of introducing nature into Broad Street over the summer.

The changes will not impact the bus stops or the public car park in Broad Street.

Access will also be maintained from Broad Street to Market Street.