Westminster City Council offers lukewarm response to Khan’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans
By Ben Flatman2024-09-19T10:31:00
Scheme appears to be a relaunch of previous 2017 proposals, shared by the mayor without consultation with the local council
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans to transform Oxford Street into a pedestrianised zone, aiming to revitalise the iconic shopping destination and boost London’s economy. The proposals, supported by the new Labour government, include the establishment of a Mayoral Development Area to oversee the project.
The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street, one of the world’s most famous retail avenues, is expected to enhance visitor numbers, create new jobs, and drive economic growth both in London and across the UK. The transformation aims to reinstate the street as a global retail leader, with the mayor stating his intention to restore it as a premier shopping and leisure destination.
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