Transforming Leadenhall Street
The City of London Corporation’s project to transform Leadenhall Street aims to enhance the experience of people walking, wheeling, and cycling in the heart of the Eastern City.
To create a more welcoming and sustainable environment, our proposals would:
- Increase the width of the pavements along the street by up to 3m
- Improve crossings and add new crossing points. These will be raised to make them more accessible
- Introduce trees and planters to green the street, provide shade and absorb rainwater
- Add seating for people to stop and rest
- Celebrate the rich history of the area by incorporating historical references into planters and seating - see the consultation portal/attachment at the bottom of this webpage for more information
The design aims to create a world-class environment on Leadenhall Street. The illustrations at the bottom of this webpage give an indication of how the street will look in the future.
The proposals align with the City Corporation’s City Cluster Vision, Transport Strategy, Climate Action Strategy, and the Eastern City Business Improvement District Public Realm Vision.
The Leadenhall Street Transformation Project is kindly supported and part-funded by the Eastern City Business Improvement District.
What happens next
A public consultation on our proposals for Leadenhall Street ran from 9 December 2024 - 9 February 2025. We are now assessing the responses received during the consultation and will take onboard feedback where possible. The design will be finalised and we aim to start construction in autumn 2025.
Get in touch
If you have an enquiry regarding the project, please contact the Leadenhall Street Project team.
