Media Coverage Item
Oxford Mail July 29, 2026 writer Matt Simpson
A derelict Oxford wharf has been sold to an Oxford University college with promise to finally develop the site. Worcester College has completed the purchase of Jericho Wharf from Hong Kong-based Cheer Team for an undisclosed price.
The 18th century wharf has essentially been left abandoned since the early 1990s with various plans to redevelop it never coming to fruition.
Jericho Wharf's sale was confirmed late on Tuesday afternoon by the Walton Street-based college.
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Breakthrough—as Jericho Wharf is bought by Worcestor College
This purchase of the adjacent Wharf makes good sense both from the community and College points of view, The Wharf site as drawn here also incorporates the Council-owned land in Dawson Place |
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Watch this space |
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Looking forward
JWT Trustee David Edwards explains the twin-track process – pursuing both a negotiated sale and a compulsory purchase |
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We have to crack on
Councillor Ed Turner’s patience is at an end |
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City taking steps towards a Compulsory Purchase Order
This prominent brownfield location has become an embarassing eyesore. |
The Jericho Wharf Trust is responsible for all aspects of the campaign to develop the Jericho Wharf canalside site in Oxford on behalf of the community.
For a visual presentation of the Jericho Wharf story so far, please click HERE