A new scheme announced by Sadiq Khan could see a small stretch of Oxford Street completely pedestrianised, with the aim to boost the experience of shoppers.
Traffic could soon be banned from part of London's most popular shopping area, under new plans by the capital's mayor. A scheme announced by Sadiq Khan could see a 0.7-mile stretch of Oxford Street - between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch - pedestrianised with the aim of boosting the experience of shoppers, residents, workers and tourists. The proposal is part of the Labour mayor's wider regeneration project with the potential for further changes towards Tottenham Court Road.
' The mayor's plan depends on him obtaining permission from housing secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, who could establish a new Mayoral Development Corporation, which would provide planning powers. Read more from Sky News:Starmer promises 'pragmatism' on small boatsStarmer says it is 'important rules are followed' after clothes donation row A statutory period of consultation and consideration by the London Assembly is also required.
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