Three marches by striking public sector workers will close roads as they converge on a rally in Broad Street on Wednesday.

Organisers predict up to 3,000 may take part.

NHS workers will march from Headington, local government employees from Manzil Way, and teachers from Harberton Mead in Marston Road, setting off at 1.30pm before meeting at The Plain roundabout at 2pm. They will march along High Street and Cornmarket Street for a 3.30pm rally.

Carswell Community Primary, Glory Farm Primary, John Watson School, New Hinksey Primary, The Marlborough School and West Kidlington Nursery and Primary schools have announced they will close for the day. Northern House School will be partially closed.