BROAD Street is set to be transformed into Broad Meadow today, a new town square which is filled with wildflowers and plants.

The new outdoor space, pedestrianised temporarily for the summer, is set to be officially opened today (July 1).

Susan Brown, leader of Oxford City Council, and Tom Hayes, her deputy, will officially open the new outdoors space.

The city council has plans for a high quality 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 regulations which will be in effect from July 19.

The 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.

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.

A consultation questionnaire will be available for residents to share thoughts at consultation.oxford.gov.uk open from 1 July until a month after the scheme closes.

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.