'Shabby streets will embarrass London in 2012

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Daniel Moylan said streets were too cluttered, were unfriendly to pedestrians, and endangered cyclists.

He called on Mayor Boris Johnson, and Olympic chiefs to boost investment in tourist areas including Parliament Square, Piccadilly, Exhibition Road and Regent Street.

Mr Moylan, chairman of London Councils' transport and environment committee, said: "We risk letting ourselves down if we invite millions of visitors to London in its current condition.

Too many of our showpiece streets are dominated by unmaintained clutter, marginalise pedestrians,
endanger cyclists and make shopping and visiting cultural centres an unpleasant experience.

"London's boroughs are responsible for most of these public places but they are not being given adequate funding to bring them up to a decent standard."

Mr Moylan, deputy leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, is backed by Living Streets, a charity that works to make public space more people-friendly, and the London Cycling Campaign.

Mr Johnson said: "In 2012 the capital must look its absolute best. I want to work with all communities and local boroughs to ensure the world sees just how proud we are of our fine capital."