A think tank warns the capital's 'lack of walkability' puts off tourists and is unfair to disabled people.
Central London has "chronic issues" with street clutter, making it a worse place to live, visit and work in, a think tank has warned.
Goodge Street in W1, Charing Cross Road in WC2 and Belvedere Road in SE1 were assessed as part of a report.The report, called Reducing Street Clutter in Central London, also found the city centre's clutter makes it harder for people to navigate the city, consequently reducing potential footfall for local businesses.
Specifically applies to the objects on the street that are disused, such as discarded e-bikes and vandalised phone boxes, as opposed to their functional equivalents Millie Mitchell, from Centre for London, said: "London is a fantastic global city, but it isn't going far enough in ensuring everyone can enjoy walking in its city centre equally.
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