Mayor of London launches consultation on proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on proposals to improve and pedestrianise Oxford Street.
Open from 28 February to 2 May, the exercise has been designed to gather Londoners’ views on the principle of pedestrianisation and the Mayor’s proposals to create a new Mayoral Development Corporation, which would have the necessary powers to support the transformation of the area.
Oxford Street contributed an estimated £25 billion to London’s economy of in 2022. However, the area has suffered in recent years due to the impact of the pandemic, the growth of online shopping, and the popularity of out-of-town shopping centres.
The Mayor said: “Oxford Street has been known as the nation’s high street but the area has suffered in recent years.
Never Miss a Retail Update!“My proposals are designed to unlock the true potential of Oxford Street and deliver a world-class, accessible, clean, avenue. These proposals would help to restore this famous part of the capital and support good businesses, while creating new jobs and boosting growth.
“I encourage everyone to have their say on these proposals, which would transform Oxford Street into a place Londoners and the whole of the country can be proud of as we continue to build a better London for everyone.”
