Oxford Street pedestrianisation faces London Assembly scrutiny
In September 2024, the Mayor of London announced renewed plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street.1 A consultation on the proposals, including the potential establishment of a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) for the area, was launched in February.
Once established, MDCs are controlled by the Mayor and can have a range of powers – including becoming the planning authority for their area. With a two-thirds majority vote, the London Assembly has the power to veto the designation of a Mayoral Development Area – a necessary step for the Mayor to take before an MDC is established.
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee will ask Council leaders, local groups, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL) about the proposals and their potential impact on the area.
Panel 1 – 10.00 - 11.15
- Cllr Adam Hug, Leader of Westminster City Council
- Cllr Richard Olszewski, Leader of Camden Council
- Dee Corsi, Chief Executive of New West End Company
- Tim Lord, Chair of the Executive Committee, The Soho Society
Panel 2 – 11.20 - 12.30
- Dr Will Norman, Walking and Cycling Commissioner, GLA
- David Rowe, Director of Investment Delivery Planning, Transport for London
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 2 April from 10am, in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Mayor of London: https://www.london.gov.uk/mayor-london-and-government-announce-bold-plans-transform-oxford-street
- Read the agenda in full
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor
- Andrew Boff AM, Chair of the Planning and Regeneration Committee, is available for interview
- Find out more about the work of the Planning and Regeneration Committee
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