Coventry's £7m Broadgate redesign plans approved

Broadgate has been redesigned several times over the years

Proposals to redesign part of Coventry city centre ahead of the 2012 Olympics have been approved.

More trees will be planted in Broadgate and a traffic-free zone will be introduced as part of a £7m redesign which will also alter some subways.

The changes were approved at a city council meeting on Tuesday following consultations with residents.

Coventry is due to host some of the Olympic football games at the Ricoh Arena.