'Oxford Street has suffered – it needs a polish to get back on the map' - Sadiq's pedestrianisation chief Former Westfield executive Scott Parsons says pedestrianising Oxford Street is a ‘no brainer’ Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025
Pedestrianisation can liberate Oxford Street and make it truly world class This is a powerful opportunity for Oxford Street to move beyond its reputation as a tourist trap Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025
Drivers ‘left £1 million out of pocket’ after vehicles stuck in London car park for 28 months Multiple parties deny responsibility for the mechanical failure that caused auto stacker system to break down near Oxford Street Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
John Lewis to open VIP lounge at Oxford Street store with free drinks and massages Waitrose chocolates will also be used to lure loyalty card holders in to the central London store The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025
Man suffers serious eye injury after attack in McDonald’s on London’s Oxford Street Police want anyone who recognises man in CCTV image to come forward after assault in central London Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
Oxford Street 'pedestrianised by next summer' as Sadiq Khan fast-tracks £150m traffic-free scheme Second consultation to start next month - but Tories threaten legal action if they reclaim control of Westminster council Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Sydney nightclub named after lesbian artist’s song changes name after ‘preferred clientele’ revealed to be men Pink Pony Club, a song by Chappell Roan inspired by The Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood, was the inspiration for new Oxford Street club The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2025
Row breaks out over £1.5million cycle lane that would be alternative to blocked-off Oxford Street Tory councillors want Westminster council to pause cycleway through Marylebone until impact of mayor’s traffic ban becomes clear Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025
Sydney Bar Pink Pony Responds To Backlash Over ‘Unashamedly’ Preferring Gay Male Patrons After the Sydney venue — set to open on Oxford Street and named after the Chappell Roan song — drew criticism for wanting “90%” gay male customers, CEO Michael Lewis told P.TV that “we have unintentionally hit a raw nerve”. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 13, 2025
Oxford Street one-day traffic-free trial was a roaring success, says Sadiq Khan - after 12 survey replies Mayor hails impact of Sunday pedestrianisation showcase as TfL prepares to reveal details of how buses will be re-routed Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
‘It should be gay Disneyland’: the struggle to revitalise Sydney’s Oxford Street without selling its soul Much-loved inner-city strip is getting a makeover, but as luxury shops move in, some worry smaller, longstanding businesses will be pushed out The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025
Oxford Street one-day traffic ban is start of ‘fight to rescue street’, mayor says Sir Sadiq Khan said pedestrianising streets increases footfall and spend. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
One-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street ‘will give glimpse of future’ Vehicles will be prohibited from accessing a half-mile stretch of the road from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street on Sunday. Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025
Sunday’s pedestrianisation of Oxford Street to give ‘glimpse of future’ Oxford Street will host live music, art installations, food stalls, and a literary festival The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025 One-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street ‘will give glimpse of future’ Vehicles will be prohibited from accessing a half-mile stretch of the road from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street between noon and 8pm on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025 Sadiq Khan takes over Oxford Street: Row erupts over Labour council 'caving in' to mayor's pedestrianisation plans TfL gains powers over UK’s most famous high street - and parts of 36 side streets - paving the way for traffic ban
Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025 Everything you need to know about the one-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has called for one of the UK’s busiest high streets to be pedestrianised for one day
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Oxford Street car-free day plans revealed as Sadiq Khan looks to showcase benefits of pedestrianisation Details unveiled of free event planned to boost support for Mayor of London’s plans to permanently removing traffic from the nation’s most famous high street
Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025 Sadiq Khan offers £200,000 salary to lure 'Oxford Street tsar' to accelerate pedestrianisation plans Mayor hopes traffic-free street will help West End to rival New York, Paris and Barcelona
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 Oxford Street to be pedestrianised for a day as London mayor Sadiq Khan showcases traffic-free vision Buses to be banned from famous high street to pave way for special shopping event on Sunday September 21
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025 Oxford Street rough sleepers 'evicted from Park Lane camp' as sleeping bags line up on famous shopping destination Park Lane encampment was dismantled by Transport for London (TfL) earlier this summer
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 ‘Mind the grab’: Oxford Street shop paints phone theft warnings onto street Last year, a phone was stolen every 15 minutes - or 94 a day
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 'Mind the Grab': New campaign warns of threat from phone thieves on Oxford Street Campaign launched as figures reveal a phone was stolen every 15 minutes in Westminster last year
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025 Loss making Claire's Accessories calls in advisers as huge debt payment looms High street stalwart has almost 300 UK stores including two on Oxford Street