The consultation opened today and will run until May 2, the Labour Party Mayor has announced.

Sadiq Khan is set to ban all cars from a popular shopping district with drivers, motorists and road users urged to support the motion. The consultation opened today and will run until May 2, the Labour Party Mayor has announced.

Mayor Khan said: “Oxford Street has been known as the nation’s high street, but the area has suffered in recent years. My proposals are designed to unlock the true potential of Oxford Street and deliver a world-class, accessible, clean, avenue.

“These proposals would help to restore this famous part of the capital and support good businesses, while creating new jobs and boosting growth.” He encouraged everyone to have their say on these proposals, which could “transform Oxford Street into a place Londoners and the whole of the country can be proud of as we continue to build a better London for everyone”.

READ MORE UK set for hottest day of year so far with first of spring weather hitting

Councillor Adam Hug said the council’s role will be to ensure that the proposed Oxford Street transformation “delivers for local communities, as well as for London”. “We have already fought hard to secure numerous improvements from the Mayor of London to ensure that any plans for Oxford Street are deliverable and meet the needs of residents, businesses, and wider London,” he added.

Dee Corsi, Chief Executive, New West End Company, added: “The launch of the public consultation marks a significant milestone in the journey of the nation’s high street. It is an important step towards unlocking the full potential of Oxford Street and the wider West End.

“We are ready to work with the Mayor, the Government, Westminster City Council, and the local community to bring this vision to life and drive long-term benefits for London and the UK as a whole.” John Dickie, CEO of BusinessLDN, stated: “Oxford Street is London’s flagship high street and an attraction for visitors from across the country and all over the globe. As a key strategic site that spans borough boundaries, the Mayor has an important role to play in investing in and helping to improve the area for the benefit of Londoners, businesses and visitors.

“We look forward to engaging with the Mayor as well as Westminster City Council, the London Borough of Camden, New West End Company and other stakeholders to help to make Oxford Street an even more vibrant and attractive place to visit.”