Sadiq Khan launches Oxford Street office to oversee transformation of iconic shopping area

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is creating an "Oxford Street office" to oversee plans for transforming the famous shopping street. The initiative aims to redesignate Oxford Street as a mayoral road, allowing for greater control and potential pedestrianization. Khan is offering up to 15 jobs, with salaries reaching nearly £100,000, to support this project. Key roles include managing the transformation program and ensuring the design aligns with sustainability and inclusivity goals. The mayor has secured government backing for the project, which includes a public consultation set for early 2025. Khan's plans face scrutiny from the London Assembly and opposition from Westminster council, despite its current Labour leadership.