00:00Parts of Oxford Street will become traffic-free from the 26th of October, with buses, taxis,
00:07bikes and other vehicles banned between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street.
00:11The closure covers almost a kilometre and is planned for the Christmas shopping period.
00:17The Mayor of London says the changes have support from Londoners and from businesses
00:22and will create a pedestrian plaza for retail, leisure and events.
00:26But Westminster Council says there are questions about access, air pollution, street cleaning and public safety.
00:33It warns traffic could be pushed onto smaller nearby streets.
00:38Transport for London will work with the Oxford Street Development Corporation on safety measures.
