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Council Delays Regent Street Traffic-Free Scheme, Plans 2027 Consultation

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate delayed the Regent Street St James's traffic-free scheme.
The scheme would ban vehicles on Regent Street St James's and expand pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus.
Council officials postponed the planned autumn decision and scheduled a new public consultation for 2027.
A council spokesperson said earlier consultations identified areas that need further work.

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Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate delayed the Regent Street St James's traffic-free scheme.
The scheme would ban vehicles on Regent Street St James's and expand pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus.
Council officials postponed the planned autumn decision and scheduled a new public consultation for 2027.
A council spokesperson said earlier consultations identified areas that need further work.