Oxford Street Pedestrianisation - Cross River Partnership

Westminster Extra recently published an article outlining the new plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.

From this summer traffic is set to be banned within a mile of oxford street, the Mayor of London has confirmed. He has outlined new plans to turn the landmark shopping area into a hub for “world‑class events”.

Sadiq Khan announced that he has directed his team to accelerate work on fully pedestrianizing the stretch between Oxford Circus and Orchard Street. The move was enabled after the Mayor secured government approval to take over local planning powers for the site.

Once implemented, the scheme will block access for all motor vehicles including buses, taxis, private‑hire cars, and pedicabs, as well as bicycles and scooters. The redesign will also introduce a dedicated events space intended to generate additional income.

Westminster Council had previously advanced its own proposals for improvements along Oxford Street.

The Mayor said that 2,700 people took part in the public consultation, with most respondents supporting the plan to remove traffic. “Following strong support from Londoners and businesses, I’ve asked the team to move at pace with plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street this summer so we can deliver a vibrant, world-class, accessible destination,” Sir Sadiq said.

Clearly the devil will be in the detail, but no one doubts the need to re-establish Oxford Street as the jewel in central London’s crown.

For more information on this see the Mayor gets his way on Oxford Street! | Westminster Extra from Westminster Extra.