But shoppers and residents on the famous street this morning told Metro they were not convinced about the vision of Oxford Street without cars and buses – or that the plan will

Sir Sadiq Khan hopes pedestrianising Oxford Street will increase visitor numbers and create jobs.

This week Sadiq Khan’s vision for a pedestrianised Oxford Street has taken a big first step. An online public consultation on the future of the area has been launched, and the responses will be used to gauge public opinion on pedestrianisation, make sure the plans will deliver for the local community, and iron out other details.

Tory councillors are preparing a fightback against Sir Sadiq Khan’s attempt to pedestrianise Oxford Street by paving the way for a legal challenge. Conservatives at Westminster City Council intend to challenge the Mayor of London’s plans at a budget meeting scheduled for March 5.

London mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street as part of an effort to revive the iconic shopping destination.

Sadiq Khan has taken a major step towards pedestrianising Oxford Street as he called for the public to have their say on the plan.

The public consultation runs 28 February-2 May 2025. Have your say here. In late February 2025, it was announced that Camden High Street will be pedestrianised in an 18-month trial, with buses and vehicles diverted along a nearby alternative route.

Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on his controversial plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. The Mayor of London announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September and has said the plans would “unlock the true potential” of the famous street which had “suffered in recent years”.