London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, has announced ambitious plans to pedestrianize Oxford Street, aiming to transform the iconic shopping destination into a “beautiful public space” and boost economic activity. The plans, supported by the new Labour government, would see Mr. Khan designate a Mayoral Development Area, granting his office planning powers to expedite the pedestrianization process.
The Mayor of London has announced a series of new plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street . Sadiq Khan claims banning traffic would “transform” the iconic street, creating a “beautiful public space”, boosting economic activity , visitor numbers and tax revenue.These plans, backed by the new Labour government, will see Mr Khan designate a Mayoral Development Area, which would grant his office planning powers to quickly pedestrianise the area.
”Read More: Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh pictured during arrest as shooter appears in court charged with gun crimesRead more: No more ‘shouting over the sea,’ says Yvette Cooper as UK looks at ‘fast track’ processing of asylum-seekers in Albania “The transformation of Oxford Street will be a leading example of how working together – City Hall and the new Government – we can build a better London for everyone.
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