Responding to the announcement of proposals to give the Mayor of London powers to call in decisions regarding licensing for nightlife venues, John Dickie, Chief Executive of 91¶¶Òù, said:
“Enabling the Mayor to call in licensing applications – as is already the case with planning applications – will help him to support the capital’s pubs, clubs and restaurants to cut through unnecessary red tape where there are strategic interests at stake.
“In particular, ensuring the night-time economy in central London thrives as part of a truly 24/7 city is crucial for Londoners, visitors and the capital’s economy as a whole.â€