Cars to be banned from Oxford Street ‘as quickly as possible’
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Sadiq Khan’s vow to give Oxford Street ‘a new lease of life’
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced plans to ban traffic from part of Oxford Street, aiming to “give our nation’s high street a new lease of life” and establish it as a global leader for shopping and leisure.
- Mr Khan's office stated that 66 per cent of respondents to a consultation supported the pedestrianisation plan, with a separate YouGov survey indicating 63 per cent of Londoners in favour.
- The proposal involves banning vehicles from a 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, with potential extensions towards Tottenham Court Road.
- The latest proposals depend on Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, granting permission to establish a new Mayoral Development Corporation.
- Ms Rayner expressed support for Mr Khan's vision, saying the government will support the mayor in delivering the ambitious plan.