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Compulsory purchase now a powerful threat
Oxford City Council has voted for decisive action on the Jericho Wharf site. The Council will now seek out a development partner with whom they can work to ensure progress on the site. Failing that, they will make a compulsory purchase order (CPO). The threat of a CPO should encourage the landowner to make a deal
<p>Susan Brown, Leader of the City Council counts votes in favour of the resolution</p>
Mar 21 2026
Growing support for compulsory purchase of Jericho Wharf site
Jericho Wharf Trust reports on a campaigning year
Jan 06 2026
Build – or sell up and get out!
A striking new video, produced for the Jericho Wharf Trust by Maggie Black with Film Oxford, argues for a compulsory purchase order for Jericho Wharf
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Dec 02 2025
Healthy Earth ambassadors needed
Healthy Earth ambassadors needed.
Oct 31 2025
Let’s not bump into the beacons
Better road layout for Sainsbury's
<p>Delivery driver who has just navigated past one of the awkwardly located beacons</p>
Oct 16 2025
Ambassador for a happier earth
Award for JCA Chair Charlotte Christie
<p>Left to rignt: Charlotte Christe, Oxford Lord Mayor Mark Lygo, and Sâmân Jamshidifard</p>
Sep 22 2025
Why a new Community Centre
With a compulsory purchase of the Jericho Wharf site, Jericho could finally get the new Community Centre we urgently need
<p>Time to move. The new canalside site would offer facilities fit for the 21st Century</p>
Jul 23 2025
Dancing through the showers
Undaunted by the forecast, thousands of people dodged the downpours to enjoy Street Fair 2025
<p>Local residents join in a collective dance with the Oxford City and University Morris Dancers</p>
Jun 08 2025
Coop to close
Apparent knockout blow from Sainsbury's
<p>Quiet times at the Coop</p>
Apr 25 2025
Rewriting Jericho’s history
There was full house for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Jericho Community Association. Residents were entertained to a fresh look at Jericho's origins from historian Mark Davies. The JCA officers reported on a successful year for the Association, and there was an interesting update on the Save Jericho Wharf campaign for a compulsory purchase by the City Council
<p>Mark Davies identifies 1825 as the key year when OUP and the ironworks arrived in Jericho</p>
Apr 10 2025
Residents angry at ‘shameful’ derelict Wharf site
A packed Phoenix cinema enjoyed two wonderful film evocations of Jericho. But in the subsequent open discussion they angrily condemned shameful behaviour by the landowner and developers of the Jericho Wharf site, and years of inertia and even obstruction by planning officers. It is time for the City to step in and end this dreary cycle of greed and incompetence,
Feb 28 2025
New bus service needed
Petition to the County Council
Feb 10 2025
The lost pubs of Jericho
Dave Richardson, of the Oxford branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, recalls our long-gone pubs, with a little help from his friends
<p>The Crown in Canal Street</p>
Jan 30 2025
Time for the City to step in
The Jericho Wharf Trust has launched a campaign to Save Jericho Wharf through a compulsory purchase by the City Council
<p>This site has be unused for 20 years. High time for the City to take control</p>
Dec 03 2024
Out of luck

Oct 01 1996
Thank you Sue, and welcome Peter
Sue Pead is retiring as administrator of the Community Centre. Her successor is Peter Hart
<p>JCA Chair Charlotte Christie makes a presentation to Sue at our 2024 AGM in Worcester College</p>
Aug 31 2024
See Jericho from another platform
Visit Jericho aims to attract visitors to Oxford's off-the-beaten-track ‘cultural quarter’
Jun 28 2024
Crowds gather for Fest 24
Street Fair and Run Jericho make for wonderful weekend
<p>Word gets round quickly ">
Jun 09 2024
Jericho Fest 2024
Street Fair and Run Jericho weekend
Jun 08 2024
The Bookbinder of Jericho
Lucy Catchpole experiences a vivid reimagining of Jericho a hundred years ago.
<p><em><em>The Bookbinder of Jericho</em></em>, sprang from author Pip Williams' discovery' of archival footage of women who worked in the bindery of Oxford University Press during the early twentieth century. Despite their important role in the production of books, barely a word has been written about them, until now.</p>
May 13 2024
Traffic controls ahead
New traffic control measures are on the horizon. Both will directly affect Jericho residents.
<p>The blue filters will operate daily from 7am to 7 pm. The orange ones probably from 7.00-9am and 3-6 pm</p>
Apr 20 2024
Who we are
Results from the 2021 Census are now available for Jericho.
<p>The area selected for analysis excludes Exeter and Worcester Colleges</p>
Apr 03 2024
Fr. Michael Wright
Farewell to a courageous parish priest and community organizer
<p>Father Michael played a crucial role in community life in Jericho. One of his regular tasks was to draw the raffle at the Jericho Street Fair. </p>
Feb 25 2024
Save Gloucester Green Market
This valuable resource needs to reach its full potential for generating wealth locally
<p>On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays there are often empty stalls</p>
Jan 20 2024
A brief history of Jericho
By Paul Southouse Architects
<p>The timeline runs from 1760 to the present day.</p>
Jan 01 2024
Ali’s store has been sold
Change of use likely
<p>Shaukat Ali (right) with his son Faisal</p>
Nov 21 2023
St Paul’s conversion
Lucy's new building emerges from the rubble
<p>The site at night. Cranham Street resident Ken Paul has documented construction progress from his vantage point across the road.</p>
Oct 18 2023
What if….
... we could spread flower seeds, soil and water in every neglected corner of our city's streets.
<p>Greening Jericho helper friends well wrapped up for some winter gardening</p>
Jul 09 2023
Fair days for the Jericho Festival
Weekend activities dodge the downpours
<p>Off to a harmonious start withe Jericho Singers outside the Bookbinders.</p>
Jun 12 2023
Sainsbury’s in Jericho
New branch in Walton Street
<p>The colourful history of Lucys' in Jericho will soon give way to a Sansbury's frontage.</p>
May 30 2023
From one birth to another
Entertaining presentation at the JCA AGM
<p>The first crane is there and another will join it soon. The building will open in 2025. All pictures are from Oxford University.</p>
Apr 27 2023
A Building for All of Oxford
Presentation at JCA Annual General Meeting
<p>Artists impresssion of the southern garden of the Schwartzman centre</p>
Apr 14 2023
A welcome sign for spring
Artistic impression of Mount Place
Mar 23 2023
Cornerstone planning appeal upheld
Development could now go ahead
Feb 10 2023
Planning Inspector to consider Cornerstone’s appeal
Latest information vindicates Council's refusal of planning permission
<p>Then Planning Committee Chair Colin Cook is not remotely convinced by the ’expert‘ on house prices</p>
Jan 14 2023
A bracing start to the New Year
Your chance to try wild swimming
<p>Come in, the water's lovely....</p>
Jan 04 2023
A fresh perspective on…
A stylish new book gives an overview of Jericho's distinctive history, including the story of our pubs
<p>An illustration by local architect Paul Southouse. Also available as a tea towel</p>
Dec 03 2022
An appealing developer
Cornerstone Land appeals against planning permission refusal
<p>Oliver Holland of Cornerstone Land argues their case to the Planning Committee </p>
Oct 21 2022
Your affordable Saturday sizzle
At Jericho Community Centre
Sep 23 2022
Fair day for the Jubilee
Thousands fill Canal Street
<p>Steph Pirrie and the wonderful Jericho Singers in harmony at the crossroads</p>
Jun 12 2022
Jubilee@jericho
Jollity ahead.
May 23 2022
Alive and Kicking award
Recognition for one of Jericho's most helpful groups
<p>Left to right with their certificate are the main Alive and Kicking organizers, Sharon Robb, Barbara Wright, and  Margaret Villamuera</p>
May 16 2022
Liza Picard
A popular member of the community who became a renowned historian
Apr 11 2022
A resounding refusal
On March 23rd the Oxford City Council planning committee unanimously refused the application by Cornerstone Land for the development of Jericho Wharf.
Mar 24 2022
Decision day for Jericho Wharf
On March 23rd the City Council Planning Committee will decide on proposals for developing the Jericho Wharf site. This will be a crucial stage in a long-running saga of failed or unimplemented planning applications – and continuing community frustration. Unfortunately, this time the developer has fallen far short of what this unique site could offer.
<p>The Planning Committee meeting will be at 6.00 pm in the Town Hall on Wednesday March 23rd. It is also being livestreamed on the <a href=City Council YouTube channel

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Mar 21 2022
Drawing from life
Local artist Mike England explains why life drawing is important
<p>Classes are held every Saturday morning at Jericho Community Centre</p>
Feb 23 2022
Read with care
The developer of the canalside land has been distributing a brochure in Jericho about its latest planning application. While this provides some useful information it is at times misleading and should be read with care. Be wary in particular about:
Feb 07 2022
So near and yet so far
Wrong house price data could lead to a bad decision on Jericho Wharf
<p>According to the City Council’s consultants, the most comparable areas for Jericho canalside house prices are Wolvercote and Barton.</p>
Nov 22 2021
Award for Greening Jericho
From Oxford Preservation Trust
<p>Greening Jericho volunteers Helen and Sue planting new plants in Mount Place.</p>
Nov 19 2021
A tale of three visions
From the 19th Century to the 21st
<p>Left: the entrance to the planned Community Centre; right the existing Centre in Canal Street.</p>
Nov 07 2021
Planting plans for Bedford House
Victorian garden for Walton Street
Oct 13 2021
Gangplank at the ready
Progress for Castle Mill Stream boaters
<p>Steve Watts has lived here for 21 years and has worked with other residents to clear overgrown vegetation, rubbish, and sunk or abandoned boats.</p>
Oct 06 2021
Return of the Jericho Street Fair
Thousands enjoy festivities in Canal Street
<p>What's going on in there? Watching Jericho's teenagers battle it out as sumo wrestlers</p>
Sep 04 2021
The Place for pétanque
Michael Barnes introduces Jericho's latest attraction in Mount Place a boules, or pétanque, pitch.
<p>Multigenerational play by the Starkeys of Walton Crescent. The pitch has been installed by Michael Barnes for the Jericho Community Association wih help from volunteers, and sponsored by the Old Bookbinders Arms, with additional support from Oxford City Council. Sets of boules including chidren's boules are available from the Bookbinders.</p>
Jun 26 2021
Survey for a new community space
The JCA is carrying out a survey as part of the planning process for achieving a new community centre. Please complete the survey from the link below.
Jun 02 2021
Blooming marvellous
With the threat of frost receding, Jericho's gardeners take advantage of the Rewild Jericho plant sale
<p>Kiki lines up the plants for the afternoon's customers</p>
May 19 2021
No LTN for Jericho
Walton Street barrier will come down by May 17
<p>Some of the attendees at the virtual meeting, including Councillor Constance (top right) and Council officer Rob Freshwater (middle left).</p>
Apr 29 2021
Latest Jericho Wharf plans exclude bridge
Another twist in the tale
<p>A bridge into the square as visualized in the previous application</p>
Mar 29 2021
Welcome to our Bee Hotel
Please buzz this way
<p>The sky blue Bee Hotel attached to the wall at the junction of Victor and Street and Canal Street</p>
Mar 20 2021
New proposal for Walton Street
Barrier could go, with just turning restrictions
<p>The latest offering is for the barrier to be replaced by left and right turning restrictions</p>
Mar 04 2021
4,000 vaccinations at the Jericho Health Centre
But some may now need to go to the Kassam Stadium
<p>Queuing round the block. There are time slots, however most people turn up early.</p>
Feb 17 2021
A visible welcome
With snowdrops on the way
Jan 25 2021
A new year’s resolution
County Council to propose a Jericho and Walton Manor low traffic neighbourhood
<p>Or maybe it should be egress from? One way or the other things should be clearer by May</p>
Jan 01 2021
On the Advent trail
A window for every night
Map of the St Barnabas School trail
Dec 12 2020
Winter Wonderland
Let's make this winter in Jericho fun and twinkly and full of smiles!
Nov 16 2020
Remembrance for Jericho
Local volunteers who died in the First World War
Nov 02 2020
Greening Jericho
Community group gardening in our public spaces
The Thursday afternoon work party in Mount Place
Oct 25 2020
Stream dwellers’ planning application
Seeking a Certificate of Lawful use.
The site comprises the land between Castlemill Stream and the towpath.
Oct 13 2020
Reasons to be cheerful
Two unlockdown videos
Oct 06 2020
Pause at the gates
Temporary bus gates idea shelved
Support for the gates (green) was markedly higher among younger people.
Oct 07 2020
Jericho Wharf Trust
Organization to develop canalside
Nov 07 2012
Jericho Wharf partnership
Canalside group
May 13 2011
Uneasy calm settles on the boatyard
Compulsory purchase option
Empty canalside site that could be put to work
Nov 05 2009
Spring fall opens the way
Canalside future is now in the hands of administrators.
Julia Robinson, who has a mooring at St. Edwards, has brought her boat to College Cruisers for maintenance. She is alongside the desolate site of the former community boatyard which offered a do-it-yourself service. The only sign of life on the empty site is a missing fence panel and a mysterious solitary chair.
Jun 01 2009
Walton Street barrier to stay
County Council decision
Sep 14 2020
Castle Mill Eviction
Steve Watts reports on the Castle Mill eviction threat
Aug 11 2020
The new vision for Jericho Wharf
Local developer applies for planning permission
Left: the community centre and boatyard; right, commercial housing.
Aug 04 2020
Shocking pink pen
Proposed artwork for Blavatnik forecourt
Jun 17 2020
The Place to meet
Greening Jericho brings new life to our canalside corner
A socially distanced Sunday afternoon for exchanging books and plants
Aug 02 2020
From barrier to bus gate
Walton Street closure likely to end soon
Jul 30 2020
Friday blues—or greens
Keen litter picker John Mair reminds us of what we can do to have a cleaner and greener neighbourhood
Recycling bags and bins being collected on a blue Friday morning
Jul 17 2020
Mount Place makeover
We now have an attractive open space
Mariliza Kenwood and Rachel Naismith of Greening Jericho wiping down the benches
Jun 14 2020
Old health centre decision due
Planning meeting will be live on YouTube
Revised plans change the Cranham Street frontage to fit in better with existing buildings
Jun 04 2020
Shopping update
Deliveries and opening hours
Apr 10 2020
Jericho Helpers
A community that works
Mar 23 2020
A bridge from China to Jericho
Possible canal crossing with wooden beams
The bridge is painted red for good luck. Twenty years on it is wearing well and still in daily use
Feb 22 2020
Castle Mill boaters face eviction
They hope instead to manage the area themselves
Seated left to right: boaters Elliot Smith, Steve Watts and Ed Pope are interviewed for Our Jericho. The film will be screened on March 21 at the Phoenix.
Feb 11 2020
George Street crossing to be reworked—again
While the debate on Walton Street rumbles on
The traffic will be separated into two flows, linking north to west and south to east
Jan 29 2020
Our Jericho
The new community film about Jericho is now online
Left to right: sisters Wendy Matthews and Jean Padmore, with Maggie Black and Sue Pead
Dec 15 2019
Dreams and nightmares
The My Jericho discussion on Walton Street
Dec 13 2019
Walton Street consultation starts
Experiment of up to 18 months
Orange alert. Three sets of barriers, and clusters of cones, should keep the cars at bay
Nov 07 2019
Pass on food you do not need
In St Barnabas Church
Oct 22 2019
Lucy’s unveils plans for old health centre site
Smarter council homes, plus nine new flats, and shops.
Shops and offices on the ground floor while the refurbished council flats above look out over Walton Street
Oct 04 2019
Walton Street stays closed
But online consultation now open
A car drops off passengers at the Beaumont Street barriers - probably a popular option in future for those who are Jericho bound.
Oct 03 2019
An end to the civilized calm
Walton Street set to reopen as Councils present new proposals for restrictions
A more gentle pace of life for cyclists and pedestrians
Sep 19 2019
Into the Walton Street voids
Street likely to be closed for several more weeks
A contractor's vehicle sank through the surface into one of several undiscovered sink holes.
Aug 30 2019
Proposals for the new community centre
Developer offers a two-phase option
The community centre sports hall would be above the three docks of the boatyard. On the ground floor the cafe would open out into a small square.
Jul 27 2019
Public consultation on Jericho Wharf
Jericho Wharf Regeneration Company to present its proposals
The site has remained undeveloped since first being sold by British Waterways in 2005
Jul 06 2019
Walton Street to close for repairs
Between Jericho Street and St Bernards Road
Repairs will start on July 15 for one week
Jul 05 2019