Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation could cause crime spike and destroy the area, City Hall warned

Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation could cause crime spike and destroy the area, City Hall warned

Sir Sadiq Khan’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street could blight local investment, cause an uptick in crime, and “destroy” the area if mismanaged, City Hall was warned on Wednesday.

Pedestrianising Oxford Street could cause crime spike, City Hall told

Plan to remove motor traffic from ‘nation’s high street’ seen as ‘enormously contentious’ by local residents, Soho Society argues

City Hall warned that Khan’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street could ‘destroy’ the area

Sir Sadiq Khan’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street could blight local investment, cause an uptick in crime, and “destroy” the area if mismanaged, City Hall was warned on Wednesday. The London Assembly was told by Tim Lord, chair of the Soho Society’s executive committee, that the mayor’s proposal had created uncertainty for developers and that […]

Sadiq Khan’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan could harm investment and raise crime, City Hall warned

Sir Sadiq Khan’s plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street could blight local investment, cause an uptick in crime, and “destroy” the area if mismanaged, City Hall was warned on Wednesday. The London Assembly was told by Tim Lord, chair of the Soho Society’s executive committee, that the mayor’s proposal had created uncertainty for developers and that pedestrianisation on a nearby street had previously led to an increase in criminal offences. Sir Sadi…

Westminster City Council's Oxford Street Statement

Westminster City Council's Oxford Street StatementGeorge Gilligan Wed, 02/04/2025 - 08:47 Today’s announcement regarding the Mayoral plans for Oxford Street is a step forward in what has been a long-running issue for London. We all share a commitment in making sure the nation’s high street has a bright future, one that brings benefits locally, regionally, and nationally. Since the announcement was made last year to create a Mayoral Development C…