The former Odeon cinema on Gloucester Green is set to be demolished by Oxford City Council this summer. Oxford City Council have approved plans by Marick Real Estate, in partnership with Makespace Oxford, for the construction of an aparthotel. Trading in Gloucester Green market and neighbouring businesses, including the Old Fire Station venue, are particularly likely to be affected. Another student told Cherwell that although the former Odeon on Gloucester Green was affordable, “I only went once – I prefer independent cinemas”. Earlier this year, The Oxford Cinema & Café was opened on the Magdalen Street site.