Cars should be banned from Oxford Street as soon as possible ‘

Sir Sadiq Khan Has announced a plan to ban traffic from part of Oxford Street “As soon as possible” will be applied due to “support from the vast majority of London,

According to Khan’s office, For a consultation, 66 percent of the respondents supported the walking plan. A separate YouGov survey conducted in September 2024 indicated that 63% of people in London are in favor of the project.

Oxford Street is one of the world’s busiest shopping areas, Each day with approximately half a million visitors.

Khan wants to ban vehicles from 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arc, with the possibility of change towards Tottenham Court Road and with the possibility of change.

Detailed proposals for traffic will be consulted at the end of this year.

A previous attempt by Sir Sadiq to walk that part of Oxford Street was blocked by the then-rugist run Westminster City Council In 2018.

Their latest proposals depend on them obtaining permission from the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rener As in his role Secretary of State For Accommodation, Community and local government To establish a new Mayor Development Corporation, which will provide planning powers.

Its purpose is to be built by the beginning of next year.

Sir Sadiq said: “Oxford Street has suffered losses for many years, so our country’s high street requires immediate action to give a new lease of life.

“It is clear that the vast majority of London and major businesses return our exciting plans, so I am happy to confirm that we will move forward as soon as possible.

“We want to rejuvenate the Oxford Street; install it as a global leader for shopping, holidays and external programs with a world -class, accessible, pedestrian Avenue.

“This will help attract more international visitors and act as a magnet for new investment and employment generation, to act as a magnet for development and economic prosperity for the coming decades.”

Ms. Rainer said: “We want to see Oxford Street equally prosperous for tourists and London, and that’s why we welcome the mayor of the mayor LondonBold offer to achieve this.

“We will support the mayor in distributing this ambitious vision, which will help breathe new life in Oxford Street – investing, creating new jobs for local people and promoting economic growth in the capital.”

Labor-controlled Westminster City Council leader Adam Hug said: “While the formal decision of the mayor was not the favorite result of the city council today, it is far from unexpectedly, and now it is important to move together for the future of Oxford Street.

“Since the new approach of the mayor was made public in the final autumn, Westminster has worked practically and productively with the Greater London Authority (GLA) to ensure that the plan for Oxford Street fulfills the needs of businesses, visitors and residents more closely.

“Since 2022, Oxford Street has waved life back for life after an epidemic. It is a level of retail belief that existing brands have spent their store £ 118 million alone in the last 12 months, according to Savms.

“Westminster City Council will work creatively with the mayor’s team to ensure that the country’s high street has been re -conceived that works for visitors, shopkeepers and our inhabitants.”