Oxford city centre development
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Major milestone as 38–40 George Street redevelopment moves into construction phase
The regeneration of 38–40 George Street has reached a key milestone as Marick Real Estate appoints Watkin Jones Group to deliver the new 145-unit Wilde Oxford aparthotel, alongside a 400m² community space developed with Makespace Oxfordshire.
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Oxford Covered Market: How the £8m regeneration could reshape a historic landmark
Oxford City Council has unveiled plans for an £8m programme of improvements to the Covered Market. A before-and-after vision shows how the historic market could be transformed while preserving its character and independent trading spirit.
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Award-winning KNEAD Bakery opens bright new High Street store in Oxford
KNEAD Bakery is bringing its award-winning artisan bakes, top-notch coffee, and unwavering commitment to quality to Oxford with the opening of its new store on the High Street.
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Barclays Bank on Cornmarket to move as part of major Clarendon Centre redevelopment
Barclays Bank is preparing to relocate its longstanding branch on Cornmarket Street, moving just across the road to new premises.
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Waterstones Oxford to move from historic Cornmarket home to Queen Street
Waterstones has served its final customers at its landmark Oxford city centre bookshop, marking the end of a 25-year chapter at the iconic William Baker House on the corner of Cornmarket and Broad Street.
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Popeyes’ bid for extended late-night opening hours rejected by Oxford City Council
Oxford City Council has rejected a bid by Popeyes on Queen Street to significantly extend its late-night opening hours, following opposition from a neighbouring bar and Thames Valley Police.
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New McDonald’s to replace Carfax branch in Oxford city centre will close at midnight
A new McDonald’s has officially opened in Oxford city centre – but unlike the branch it replaces, it will close at midnight each night.
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Proposals to redevelop Oxford’s Odeon Cinema site into premium Wilde Aparthotel approved
Oxford City Council has approved proposals by Marick Real Estate to redevelop the site of the Odeon Cinema on 38-40 George Street into a premium aparthotel to be operated by Dublin-based operator Staycity Group, under its premium Wilde brand.
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Popeyes® confirms Oxford opening date
From 17 September, the US icon will bring a taste of New Orleans to Oxford city centre, opening its fifth British site on Queen Street.
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County councillor questions bus access in Broad Street pedestrianisation proposals
The County Council’s cycling champion has described the new shared space proposals for Broad Street, Oxford, as “brave and symbolic” while arguing they do not go far enough.
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Broad Street to undergo transformation with temporarily pedestrianisation
Following the success of Broad Meadow last year, Oxford City Council is set to temporarily pedestrianise a larger area of Broad Street in a new 18-month trial.
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Lothbury’s plans for Oxford’s Clarendon Centre approved by City Council
Opened in 1984 as a shopping centre in central Oxford, the Clarendon Centre is undergoing a change of use to develop an academic and living hub.
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Work progressing to transform Boswells building into a luxury hotel
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building is on course to become a new 4-star luxury hotel, following the demolition of the inside of the historic building.
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Placemaking: Why the public and private sectors should work together
In Oxford, the private and public sectors, including the local council, agents, landlords and colleges, have collaborated to help the town centre redevelop and inhabit vacant units.
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Work progressing on Jesus College’s new building on Cornmarket
The new building – on the site of the old Northgate House in the city centre – is due to be completed by the end of the year, and the four upper storeys are on view from Cornmarket.
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Council is donating parts of Broad Meadow to local organisations
The temporary pedestrian-friendly outdoor space on Broad Street – containing wildflowers, trees and small lawns – opened for residents and visitors in July 2021.