Well it's good to see our council putting our well earned money to such good use in Broad Street.

What a complete and utter waste of our money and let's be very frank a total eyesore and embarrassment to this great city.

Do they really think it looks good? And how much did it cost US? Although the flower beds are of a very high quality and obviously very expensive were they actually needed?

Oxford Mail:

Read again: Broad Street pedestrianisation is almost complete

Who on a wet winter's day is going to frequent the seating areas?

You will hear our councils running down the government on wasted money and how they aren't helping those in need yet go and put something in place that has cost a fortune to purchase and position.

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Oxford Mail:

I would love somebody who has the know how to to find out how much this shambolic eyesore has cost including not only the materials used but also the manpower costs involved.

Absolutely ridiculous at a time when money is tight.

Steve Bennett

Oxford

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