Oxford City Council and Peabody are working together to bring 294 new affordable homes, shops, green spaces and a new Community Centre to Blackbird Leys.
The project is focused on the District Centre (including the ‘top shops’ and Blackbird Leys Community Centre) and land between Knights Road and the Kassam Stadium.
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If you have any questions about construction work, you can contact Hill at residents@hill.co.uk or on 0800 032 6700.
How can you get involved?
There are many different ways for local people and the community to take part in the Blackbird Leys redevelopment project or to develop skills in construction.
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What’s happening at Blackbird Leys?
Swimming pool demolition
Hill have moved their site offices to the area that will form part of the new public realm. We are pleased to report the demolition of the old swimming pool is about to start with the stripping out of the building. This is an important milestone for the project as it allows construction of the new Community Centre to start.
Highways work
Hill have appointed a new sub- contractor. The new tarmac road in front of the shops has been laid and this new road is now open with two-way traffic lights.
They are hoping to have the junction between Blackbird Leys Road and Knights Road open by the end of the year. We will continue to share highway updates as the works continue.
When will construction be complete?
- Community centre: The new community centre is currently under construction.
- Knights Road homes: The new homes will be completed in phases with the last of the new homes expected to be finished towards the end of this year.
- Chestnut Tower (Block D): This block is nearly ready, with completion planned for early summer.
- Cherry Tree Tower (Block A): Construction is underway and is expected to be finished at the end of 2027.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the redevelopment project, please contact us, with ‘Blackbird Leys’ in the subject line.
If you have any questions about construction work, you can email Hill or call 0800 032 6760.
