The Mayor of London is pushing forward with plans to take control of Oxford Street, aiming for a substantial portion to be pedestrianised based on public support. Nearly two-thirds of respondents in a recent consultation favored his plans. While Westminster Council was caught off-guard as it had its own plans ready, the Mayor's proposal envisions a Mayoral Development Area spanning from Selfridges to Great Portland Street. This initiative has garnered backing from local businesses and Camden Council but has yet to resonate with Westminster Council, which had previously faced backlash over its own pedestrianisation attempt.
The Mayor of London reported strong public support, with nearly two-thirds favoring his proposal for pedestrianising Oxford Street.
Despite Westminster Council's existing plans for Oxford Street, the Mayor's intervention helped garner considerable support from local businesses and stakeholders.
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