Construction has continued on Phase 2 of the Fairacres Retail Park. The structure is in place and cladding is being added in July.

The largest unit will be a Lidl – a German international discount supermarket chain who are Big on Quality – Lidl on Price. There are four other units up for grabs.

Traffic roundabouts in Abingdon have gone a bit wild during the Coronavirus pandemic, but one of the many businesses off this particular roundabout (Tesco, Hilton Garden Hotel,  Miele, …. Lidl) could choose to tame this one, and have their sign added for publicity purposes.

Before and during the lockdown there has been work on improvements to the Conduit Centre next to Trinity Church. The hall is used by many community groups, and the intention is to make it more accessible.

Work did stop at times when it was difficult to get materials, but the Conduit entrance hall and toilets are now almost complete.

The gardens at Trinity are looked after by volunteers gardeners.

There are some new planning application notices outside the Old Gaol riverside entrance.

This part of the Old Gaol development started off as a shop and 2 cafes, then local opinion suggested that a shop would be superfluous and the developers changed that to 3 restaurant / cafes. Only Costa Coffee has so far moved in, and so now one unit could become a dental surgery with views onto the River Thames.

Looking at the plans the glass fronted area could become treatment room 1. People will be able to watch for King Fishers as they get their teeth crowned.

The converted cottages on Bridge Street could still become a Cafe / Bar.