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Khan Secures Rayner Backing to Pedestrianise Oxford Street

Angela Rayner’s backing unlocks the creation of a Mayoral Development Corporation that will secure planning powers for the traffic-free zone.

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Overview

  • Sir Sadiq Khan plans to ban vehicles from a 0.7-mile stretch between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch to create a pedestrian-only shopping and leisure avenue.
  • A city hall consultation recorded 66 percent public support and major retailers including Selfridges, John Lewis and IKEA have endorsed the scheme.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has approved the move to establish a Mayoral Development Corporation by January 2026 to oversee planning and funding.
  • City Hall will publish detailed traffic rerouting proposals later in 2025 to manage bus services and delivery access around the car-free area.
  • The pedestrianisation rollout is expected to take effect by 2027 or later, with ongoing collaboration with Westminster City Council to address operational details.