Former High St M&S will transform into Minerva House in £2m investment

Inward Investment • February 5, 2026

Developers City and Country are turning the former Marks and Spencer in High Street into Minerva House in a deal believed to be worth £2million .

The Gazette exclusively revealed the announcement and the plans and name, Minerva House, in March, after the Roman goddess.

Minerva House will include shops, restaurants and workspaces, and American chain Popeyes is set to open a branch there.

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Minerva House C&C image
Minerva House C&C image
Image: Colchester City Council

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