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Oxford Street footfall up 16% in pedestrianisation's first week
Footfall on Oxford Street increased by 16 per cent in the first week after its partial pedestrianisation began on 26 October 2026. Visitor spending rose 28 per cent, and international numbers were up 42 per cent, according to City Hall figures.
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Transport & TfL · WestminsterCyclists Shun Oxford Street Pedestrian Zone
Fewer cyclists are using the pedestrianised section of Oxford Street following its launch, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirming a significant decrease. The changes have also led to longer bus journey times in the West End.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonOxford Street pedestrianisation: £150m scheme faces early challenges
Almost 1km of Oxford Street is now pedestrianised, with Transport for London (TfL) working on enforcement measures for cyclists. The £150m scheme aims to revitalise the area but has drawn criticism regarding increased journey times for buses and emergency vehicles.
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Council & Politics · CamdenCamden High Street car ban made permanent, residents face new bus lane
Camden Council confirmed the car‑free status of Camden High Street will become permanent at the end of October 2026 following an 18‑month trial funded by Transport for London. The move costs £10,000 to administer and includes a new northbound bus lane on Kentish Town Road to cut bus delays.
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Local News · CamdenCamden Council makes Camden High Street permanently car‑free after trial
Camden Council has confirmed that the pedestrian zone on Camden High Street, introduced as an 18‑month trial, will become permanent. The decision follows a consultation where 57% of respondents backed the move, while the council also plans a design test for an extension over Camden Lock Bridge and a trial bus lane on Kentish Town Road.
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Transport & TfL · WestminsterOxford Street traffic ban begins on 26 Oct, deliveries limited to night hours
From 26 October a stretch of Oxford Street in Westminster became vehicle‑free. Deliveries may occur only between midnight and 07:00, while emergency services keep full access. The mayor and TfL say the change will be monitored and the street will gain trees, squares and new seating by spring 2027.
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Local News · City of LondonOxford Street section pedestrianised from Monday
A significant section of Oxford Street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, has been pedestrianised. The move aims to revitalise the area, boost economic growth, and create a greener environment, though some concerns about traffic diversion have been raised.
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Local News · WestminsterRegent Street pedestrianisation delayed until 2027
Plans to make Regent Street St James's and parts of Piccadilly Circus traffic-free have been postponed. A further public consultation is now scheduled for 2027, a move criticised by Westminster Labour as 'dithering and delay'.
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Council & Politics · WestminsterOxford Street to close to traffic from October 2026
A 1km stretch of Oxford Street between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 26 October 2026. The Mayor of London announced the date, which has been met with criticism from Westminster City Council over access, pollution, and safety concerns.
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