Oxford Streets for People believe that our streets are valuable social spaces for all to use and enjoy.  They are spaces for travelling along (whether by foot, cycle, bus or car),

for playing in and for interacting with neighbours. 

We are dedicated to encouraging everyone to enjoy their street in this way.

There are three main themes of activity – Street Parties, Street Scene and ‘Walk Oxford’.

Oxford Street Parties

We promote and support street parties as an excellent way of getting to know the neighbours and bringing communities together.  Street Parties are held throughout the year with residents deciding when to hold their party.

Many choose a weekend in the middle of September (Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 in 2011) – the climax of the street party year.  In 2010, our second year, at least 55 street parties were held in the city. On the basis of parties per head of population, Oxford had more street parties in 2010 than anywhere else in the UK – including Bristol which is known as the street party capital of the UK.

Street Scene

We encourage people to look at ways of making permanent improvements to their Street Scene to ensure that it is a friendlier, more pleasant and safer place to be. 

‘Walk Oxford’

We actively encourage local authorities to develop streets in the best interests of all users – with particular emphasis on the needs of those on foot.

Oxford Walk & Talk is a series of downloadable themed, city centre ‘walkabouts’ celebrating our glorious city.