Angela Rayner is backing plans put ahead by Sir Sadiq Khan to pedestrianise Oxford Road “as quickly as possible”.
The mayor of London has beforehand tried to ban visitors from the well-known purchasing road however was thwarted by the then-Conservative majority Westminster Metropolis Council in 2018.
Sir Sadiq’s workplace say 66% of individuals requested as a part of a session on the plans backed the pedestrianisation.
Separate analysis from YouGov run in September final 12 months urged that 63% of Londoners assist the undertaking.
Ms Rayner, the secretary of state for housing, communities and native authorities, mentioned: “We wish to see Oxford Road turn out to be the thriving place to be for vacationers and Londoners alike, and that is why we welcome the Mayor of London’s daring proposals to realize that.
“We will support the mayor in delivering this ambitious vision, which will help to breathe new life into Oxford Street – driving investment, creating new jobs for local people and providing a boost to economic growth in the capital.”
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Angela Rayner is backing the plans. Pic: Reuters
This time round, the plans simply want the backing of Ms Rayner, and the mayor is trying to create a mayoral improvement company by 1 January 2026 on the newest.
Sir Sadiq needs to limit visitors from the 0.7 mile space between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, with the potential for additional modifications in the direction of Tottenham Court docket Highway.
The mayor’s workplace declare that, of greater than 6,500 responses to their session launched in February, “Londoners and businesses overwhelmingly back the mayor’s ideas”.
The proposal has the assist of Ikea, Selfridges, John Lewis and the London Chamber of Commerce.
Detailed visitors proposals shall be established later this 12 months.
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Sir Sadiq beforehand did not pedestrianise the street. Pic: PA
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Sir Sadiq mentioned: “Oxford Street has suffered over many years, so urgent action is needed to give our nation’s high street a new lease of life.
“It is clear that the overwhelming majority of Londoners and main companies again our thrilling plans, so I am happy to verify that we are going to now be transferring forward as rapidly as potential.
“We want to rejuvenate Oxford Street; establish it as a global leader for shopping, leisure and outdoor events with a world-class, accessible, pedestrianised avenue.
“It will assist to draw extra worldwide guests and act as a magnet for brand new funding and job creation, driving development and financial prosperity for many years to return.”
