"Residents across Westminster, not just in the immediate vicinity of Oxford Street, but right across the borough, are really concerned about how is it going to be accessible. How is it going to be safe? Because at the moment the plans have none of the detail about how it's going to be policed, how emergency services will access, how deliveries will access, and how our less-abled residents will actually get up and down this mile-long street."
"Look, there are lots of different issues at play in Westminster. We are focused on our record of delivery. We're standing up for local residents, making our voice heard to the mayor."
The mayor of London approved a plan to pedestrianize Oxford Street, aiming for completion by summer. This decision has sparked political conflict in Westminster as the Conservatives and Labour vie for control of the local council. The Labour-run council previously rejected the plan due to local resident opposition. Concerns have been raised about accessibility, safety, and emergency services. The Labour council leader emphasized their focus on local issues and their record of delivery amidst the political battle.
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