Residents and businesses are being asked whether Witney High Street should continue to be closed to traffic.

The road was closed and pavements were widened when Covid struck to allow for better social distancing and to encourage cycling.

Now a survey has been launched to try to find out whether people want it to re-open completely, remain as it is or to put forward other ideas.

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Cllr Suzi Coul, cabinet member for finance, said: “We really want to hear from residents and businesses about what they want to see happen in the High Street with restrictions due to be completely lifted in a few weeks’ time.

“The changes to Witney High Street helped during Covid-19 restrictions and we now want residents' views on what its future could look like, learning the lessons from the changes brought in during the pandemic.

'Explore our options'

“As restrictions ease we would like to explore all our options to see which would best benefit our local communities before just reverting back to how we were pre-pandemic."

She added: “Our key priorities as a council include building a vibrant district economy, supporting healthy towns and villages and promoting positive wellbeing for everyone and our local town centres play a big role in all those areas, which is why it is important we look at our options.

“Whatever your views, please let us know by completing the survey."

Go to www.westoxongov.uk/about-the-council/having-your-say/consultations/

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