Sadiq Khan's plans to ban cars from Oxford Street in jeopardy as Tories threaten legal action

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Sir Sadiq Khan's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street could be in jeopardy after the local elections, with the Conservatives vowing to cancel the project.The London Mayor has outlined plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in a bid to improve conditions for all road users and boost shopping in the area.Plans launched by the Mayor stated that cars could be banned from the shopping district by this summer, with trials already taking place to show how the project would work.However, the proposals could face legal challenges to delay the scheme after a change in power of Westminster Council.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In the recent local elections, voting took place across all 18 wards, with the Conservatives taking 32 seats and Labour winning 22 seats.As part of the Westminster Conservatives' 100-day plan, it confirmed that it would consult with residents properly, rather than "ignoring local concerns".It stated: "We will stand up for Oxford Street, for accessible transport and for...

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