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London's West End pedestrianisation plans delayed
Overview
Plans by Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate to pedestrianise Regent Street St James's and expand pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus have been delayed. A further public consultation has been scheduled for 2027 following feedback that more work is required on the proposals. The scheme aims to create 35,000 square metres of public space, though the delay has drawn criticism from opposition councillors.
Key points
- Plans to make Regent Street St James's traffic-free and enlarge pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus have been delayed.
- A further public consultation on the scheme is now planned for 2027.
- Organisers stated the delay is due to previous consultations highlighting areas that require more work.
- The project aims to create 35,000 square metres of public space in central London and improve areas like Haymarket.
- Opposition Labour councillors have criticised the delay, describing it as dithering on a major growth project.