News · 29 June 2026

Khan allows Soho al fresco dining from summer 2027.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to allow al fresco dining in Soho from summer 2027, overriding local council opposition. This comes after Westminster council resisted pedestrianisation, despite a popular outdoor dining scheme during the pandemic. New powers will allow the mayor to overrule council decisions and open up central London for outdoor dining.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 June 2026 at 1:54

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