New bakery giant ‘coming soon’ in Oxfordshire first

Councillor Jack Treloar said the Cornish Bakery has received no objection from Witney Town Council to open a new branch in the town.

The Cornwall-based cafe will take over the former Shoe Zone shop in the Market Square and close to Coffee #1, Gails and another independent cafe.

Mr Treloar said: “After this planning application was discussed this evening at the Witney Town Council planning committee. I’m pleased that the result was a unanimous no objection.

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“I know people will say that the market is highly saturated, and to a degree, they’re right, but as a member of management in a locally owned cafe company, I think it’s safe to say there is still a great deal of hunger for more.

“Ultimately, coffee shops and cafes are the new trailblazer in hospitality, with cafes opening at an astonishing rate, and for good reason.

“I look forward to being able to get their beautiful Cornish puddings in Witney, without having to travel to Cirencester. Another great thing, it’s keeping spending in Witney.”

The chain was set to take over the Pret A Manger shop close to Carfax in Oxford, but announced in January this was no longer the plan.

Witney councillor Andrew Coles said he is “absolutely delighted” with the arrival due this summer and added: “It’s a vote of confidence in Witney’s town centre as yet another new business comes to town.”