Vincent McKeown's fight to save his Oxford home from demolition as part of the Westgate redevelopment is to be heard in the High Court in July.

The severely disabled council tenant - who suffers from multiple sclerosis and can only communicate by blinking - is standing firm in the face of a threat of eviction by Oxford City Council from his home in Abbey Place.

His solicitor Kate Waller said her client had received "no formal offer" of suitable, alternative accommodation - despite the fact planners had already given the go-ahead for the £330m revamp of the 1970s mall.

Work is scheduled to start on site later this year.

Mr McKeown, who is 52 and requires round-the-clock care, has become a figurehead for those fighting the compulsory purchase of their homes at Abbey Place and - for those that rent - eviction.

Ms Waller told the Oxford Mail: "We have had no formal offer from the other side and our client is in the position where he is facing eviction.

"It seems to me they have taken the decision to demolish properties and we have heard nothing.

"There has been no formal offer on the table.

"He (Mr McKeown) has particular needs for his everyday living - I would be worried, wouldn't you?

"The council has plans for the area, but yet nothing. It's an absurdity.

"His alternative is hospital and that is not an option.

"It's a David versus Goliath scenario, but the law is on his side."

The city council has revealed plans to build 14 specially-adapted two-bedroom flats on land it owns at Albion Place, off Speedwell Street, replacing the five two-bedroom and nine one-bedroom flats at Abbey Place.

The Mail was told Mr McKeown would have the chance to design his flat - should he decide to move - but no concrete offer has been tabled.

Mr McKeown's carer, Christian Pattison, said: "He's against moving, that's the bottom line".

Ms Waller said the case had been listed in the High Court for a hearing in July.

A spokesman for Oxford City Council said: "No decision has been made yet regarding Abbey Place. There is a long process to go through before coming to any decisions. We're still in discussions with tenants about their individual needs."

Last week, Capital Shopping Centres cleared the final hurdle in its plans to revamp the Westgate when legal agreements with the city council were signed.

The redevelopment will include 750,000 sq ft of shopping space, a John Lewis department store, a multi-storey car park with 1,335 spaces and 127 new homes.

The target date for completion is 2011.