News · 10 August 2026
Mayor orders Westminster to drop Soho pub ban plans
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is utilising new government powers for the first time to compel Westminster City Council to revise its draft licensing policy. This intervention specifically targets proposals that would have imposed a ban on new pubs and clubs opening in Soho. The Mayor's decision aims to protect the vibrancy of the area's nightlife and cultural offerings for residents and visitors.
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