Khan promises to restore Oxford Street to ‘former glory’

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has launched a public consultation on pedestrianisation of the famous shopping area.

By contributor Eric Williams, PA

Published Feb 28

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan speaking in central London during the launch of a public consultation on plans to pedestrianise London’s Oxford Street — Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan speaking in central London during the launch of a public consultation on plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street (James Manning/PA)

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has said pedestrianising Oxford Street will restore it to its “former glory” as he launched a public consultation.

The consultation, which is open until May 2, will enable members of the public to give input on the mayor’s proposals to pedestrianise 0.7 miles of the popular shopping district.

Discussing the proposals, which have been backed by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Local Government Secretary, Sir Sadiq said: “This is a street that contributes hugely to our national economy.

Shoppers on Oxford Street during the Boxing Day sales (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

“But over the last few years it has been in decline due to a combination of competition from online shopping and out of town centre malls.

“It needs to have an injection of inward investment from future flagship stores.”