Oxford Street pedestrianisation: The Labour vs Labour battle

Oxford Street pedestrianisation : How shoppers and businesses feel about it

Most of those looking for bargains along the popular shopping strip this week appear broadly supportive of Sadiq Khan ’s plans to ban traffic between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch but question whether it can work.

Pedestrianising Oxford Street must take account of the buses

The last time Oxford Street came anywhere close to being “pedestrianised” was in the utter depths of the first Covid lockdown in spring 2020. I recall running — okay, perhaps jogging — blissfully along the central white line through a desolate West End from Marble Arch to Centre Point as part of my officially sanctioned hour of exercise.

'The traffic is already appalling!' Founder of FairFuel slams plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street

"This will cause a lot of problems," Founder of FairFuel UK Howard Cox has claimed after the London Mayor revealed that he plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in London.The proposal aims to ban traffic from a 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, transforming the iconic thoroughfare into a "beautiful public space".READ THE FULL STORY HERE

London buses and taxis to also be banned from Oxford Street in pedestrianisation plans

Plans to 'transform' the world-famous shopping destination mean it will be open to pedestrians only

Oxford Street: London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to ban traffic

Sadiq Khan announced plans to ban driving on Oxford Street, in hopes to improve the experiences of workers, shoppers, and tourists.

Oxford Street pedestrianisation: The Labour vs Labour battle

What might the future hold for world-famous Oxford Street if the mayor takes control of the area?