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Roads & Driving · Central LondonWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge, used by over 25,000 vehicles daily, could face weight restrictions or closure within three to four years if urgent repairs are not completed. Westminster City Council is seeking £6 million for the work.
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Projects · WestminsterWaterloo Bridge faces closure risk without £6m repairs
Waterloo Bridge could be forced to close within four years due to water damage and 2mm cracks, according to a Westminster City Council document. The council is seeking £6 million for urgent repairs, warning that weight limits or full closure may be necessary if work is not completed by the end of the 2029-30 financial year.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation starts 26 October
Parts of Oxford Street will become traffic-free from 26 October, with buses, taxis, and bikes banned from a nearly one-kilometre stretch. Westminster Council has raised concerns about the implementation and potential traffic displacement.
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Roads & Driving · LondonTottenham Court Road tops London fines list with 59,329 PCNs
Tottenham Court Road issued the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) in London during the 2025/2026 financial year, with 59,329 fines. Westminster City Council collected the most revenue from PCNs, totalling over £37 million.
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London tourism tax capped at 5%, BBC understands
London's proposed tourism levy will be capped at 5% of accommodation costs, the BBC understands. This follows government plans to grant mayors powers to introduce such a tax, with potential implementation by March 2028.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterOxford Street pedestrianisation to start in October
Transport for London plans to begin pedestrianising Oxford Street imminently, with the first section closing to traffic in October. Westminster Council's leader has accused the Mayor of London of 'cheating the system' by bypassing a full environmental impact assessment.
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Projects · WestminsterWestminster Council revises licensing policy after business backlash
Westminster City Council has published a revised licensing policy, seeking to better explain technical terms after its draft proposals to encourage more seated areas faced significant opposition from businesses, the government, and the Mayor of London.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster Council demands Oxford Street impact study
Westminster City Council has formally requested a full environmental impact assessment for the Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans. The council fears displaced traffic will negatively affect surrounding neighbourhoods, while the Mayor's office states legal processes are being followed.
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Projects · Central LondonOxford Street traffic ban begins 2 September 2026 between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
Transport for London will start pedestrianisation works on Oxford Street on 2 September 2026, removing vehicles between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street by late October. Bus routes will be diverted, while tube and rail services remain unaffected. Businesses have been briefed on delivery changes.
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