Sir – In response to the letter from Sheila Read (March 25) Building in floodplain, the facts of the matter are these. The property known as the Innovation Centre is indeed on the market.
However, it is not the case that Oxford City Council is interested in purchasing the property, by compulsory purchase or any other method, and has no knowledge of any proposal to convert the building to housing use, either social or otherwise.
Should a new owner emerge, any plans for future use of the building would be subject to the relevant planning and building control regulations.
Graham Stratford, Head of service, community housing and community development, Oxford City Council
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