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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
Mar 21 2026
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
Growing support for compulsory purchase of Jericho Wharf site
Jericho Wharf Trust reports on a campaigning year
Jan 06 2026
Jericho Wharf Trust reports on a campaigning year
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
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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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
Jul 23 2025
With a compulsory purchase of the Jericho Wharf site, Jericho could finally get the new Community Centre we urgently need
Dancing through the showers
Undaunted by the forecast, thousands of people dodged the downpours to enjoy Street Fair 2025
Jun 08 2025
Undaunted by the forecast, thousands of people dodged the downpours to enjoy Street Fair 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
Apr 10 2025
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
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
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,
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
Jan 30 2025
Dave Richardson, of the Oxford branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, recalls our long-gone pubs, with a little help from his friends
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
Dec 03 2024
The Jericho Wharf Trust has launched a campaign to Save Jericho Wharf through a compulsory purchase by the City Council
Thank you Sue, and welcome Peter
Sue Pead is retiring as administrator of the Community Centre. Her successor is Peter Hart
Aug 31 2024
Sue Pead is retiring as administrator of the Community Centre. Her successor is Peter Hart
See Jericho from another platform
Visit Jericho aims to attract visitors to Oxford's off-the-beaten-track ‘cultural quarter’
Jun 28 2024
Visit Jericho aims to attract visitors to Oxford's off-the-beaten-track ‘cultural quarter’
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The Bookbinder of Jericho
Lucy Catchpole experiences a vivid reimagining of Jericho a hundred years ago.
May 13 2024
Lucy Catchpole experiences a vivid reimagining of Jericho a hundred years ago.
Traffic controls ahead
New traffic control measures are on the horizon. Both will directly affect Jericho residents.
Apr 20 2024
New traffic control measures are on the horizon. Both will directly affect Jericho residents.
Save Gloucester Green Market
This valuable resource needs to reach its full potential for generating wealth locally
Jan 20 2024
This valuable resource needs to reach its full potential for generating wealth locally
What if….
... we could spread flower seeds, soil and water in every neglected corner of our city's streets.
Jul 09 2023
... we could spread flower seeds, soil and water in every neglected corner of our city's streets.
Planning Inspector to consider Cornerstone’s appeal
Latest information vindicates Council's refusal of planning permission
Jan 14 2023
Latest information vindicates Council's refusal of planning permission
A fresh perspective on…
A stylish new book gives an overview of Jericho's distinctive history, including the story of our pubs
Dec 03 2022
A stylish new book gives an overview of Jericho's distinctive history, including the story of our pubs
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
On March 23rd the Oxford City Council planning committee unanimously refused the application by Cornerstone Land for the development of Jericho Wharf.
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.
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Mar 21 2022
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.
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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
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:
So near and yet so far
Wrong house price data could lead to a bad decision on Jericho Wharf
Nov 22 2021
Wrong house price data could lead to a bad decision on Jericho Wharf
The Place for pétanque
Michael Barnes introduces Jericho's latest attraction in Mount Place a boules, or pétanque, pitch.
Jun 26 2021
Michael Barnes introduces Jericho's latest attraction in Mount Place a boules, or pétanque, pitch.
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
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.
Blooming marvellous
With the threat of frost receding, Jericho's gardeners take advantage of the Rewild Jericho plant sale
May 19 2021
With the threat of frost receding, Jericho's gardeners take advantage of the Rewild Jericho plant sale
4,000 vaccinations at the Jericho Health Centre
But some may now need to go to the Kassam Stadium
Feb 17 2021
But some may now need to go to the Kassam Stadium
A new year’s resolution
County Council to propose a Jericho and Walton Manor low traffic neighbourhood
Jan 01 2021
County Council to propose a Jericho and Walton Manor low traffic neighbourhood
Friday blues—or greens
Keen litter picker John Mair reminds us of what we can do to have a cleaner and greener neighbourhood
Jul 17 2020
Keen litter picker John Mair reminds us of what we can do to have a cleaner and greener neighbourhood
George Street crossing to be reworked—again
While the debate on Walton Street rumbles on
Jan 29 2020
While the debate on Walton Street rumbles on
Lucy’s unveils plans for old health centre site
Smarter council homes, plus nine new flats, and shops.
Oct 04 2019
Smarter council homes, plus nine new flats, and shops.
An end to the civilized calm
Walton Street set to reopen as Councils present new proposals for restrictions
Sep 19 2019
Walton Street set to reopen as Councils present new proposals for restrictions
Public consultation on Jericho Wharf
Jericho Wharf Regeneration Company to present its proposals
Jul 06 2019
Jericho Wharf Regeneration Company to present its proposals
