Oxford City Canal Partnership

A new partnership led by The Waterways Trust, has been formed to help shape the future of the section of the Oxford Canal which runs through the historic city.

The Oxford City Canal Partnership (OCCP) aims to develop a cohesive plan for the canal and create a sustainable future for the waterway. The partnership will explore Oxford Canal's leisure, environmental and heritage opportunities, community safety and access issues, the education and learning potential the waterway has to offer, and how the canal can contribute further to the local economy.

By bringing together the principal stakeholders with an interest in the Oxford Canal within the boundary of the City of Oxford, the partnership intends to promote a shared vision for the canal as an attraction and destination for tourists, an environmental resource, a focus for the community and a valuable resource which can contribute to economic life in the city

The OCCP consists of representatives from: Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, Oxford Civic Society, Foxcan, Oxford Preservation Trust, British Waterways, Jericho Community Association, Jericho Community Boatyard, Jericho Living Heritage Trust, Worcester College Oxford,, the Environment Agency, the Inland Waterways Association and The Waterways Trust.