Oxford city centre development
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Pedestrianisation and outdoor seating areas to return to city in April
Oxford City Council is providing funding to help restaurants, cafes and pubs across the city to open outdoor seating areas from 12 April.
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Transformation of Boswells building into luxury hotel gets go-ahead
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building is on course to become a new 4-star luxury hotel as developers receive planning permission.
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Debenhams set to close putting jobs at risk and changing town centre landscape
The chain’s 124 shops will cease trading over the coming months unless administrators are able to do a deal for all or parts of the business as the process unfolds.
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8 in 10 people back future pedestrianisation of George Street
A new survey by Oxford City Council has found that residents and businesses overwhelmingly support the pedestrianisation for George Street in the future.
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Councils share updates on temporary bus gates proposals
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have shared updates on the temporary bus gates proposals for Oxford city centre.
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Proposals to transform Boswells building into 4-star boutique hotel unveiled
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building site could be transformed into a 4-star boutique hotel under proposals unveiled by developer Reef Group, and Oxford City Council.
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City Council invites proposals for community space in George Street
Oxford City Council is inviting businesses, social enterprises and cultural organisations to open a community space, co-working centre or pop-up shop in Oxford city centre.
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New figures show Oxford city centre has fewer empty shops
New figures from Oxford City Council shows Oxford city centre has fewer empty shops and the number of vacant retail units looks set for a significant fall.
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Courtyard by Marriott opens in central Oxford
Marriott has opened its midrange Courtyard brand in the city of Oxford with a 140-key Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre on Paradise Street.
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Next phase of Jesus College’s Northgate site development begins
The next phase of Jesus College’s Northgate site development begins this month, with work scheduled to start on site in early March.
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Council agrees £1.3m to complete Covered Market roof refurbishment
The final £1.3m investment to complete a long-term refurbishment of the Covered Market roof will secure the structure for around another 60 to 80 years.