'New era for London nightlife' as Sadiq Khan wins major licensing powers

Mayor given power to intervene on licensing, but will it benefit London’s nightlife or is it a power grab from local councils?

The Mayor of London has denied carrying out a democratic power grab from the capital’s boroughs after his new licensing

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan gains new powers over venue licences

Supporters say the changes will make licensing more consistent and support hospitality in London.

'New era for London nightlife' as Sadiq Khan wins major licensing powers

The new powers granted by Andy Burnham’s government will allow the London Mayor to overrule council licensing decisions

London’s Mayor Can Now Intervene in Club Licences. Why Can’t Dublin or Belfast?

As London grants its mayor greater control over nightlife licensing, how do the powers of its nightlife representatives in Dublin and Belfast compare? London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been granted new powers over the capital’s nightlife licensing, allowing him to intervene in applications for major venues, festivals and events deemed strategically important. The changes mark […] The post London’s Mayor Can Now Intervene in Club Licences. Why Can’t Du…

Mayor gains historic authority over licensing decisions to support hospitality sector

Sadiq Khan gains historic new powers to call in and decide strategically important licensing applications across London, aiming to boost nightlife, hospitality, economic growth and jobs.

Khan welcomes new licensing powers for City Hall amid row with council leaders

Criticism from Westminster City Council also comes after a section of Oxford Street was pedestrianised for the first time