Politics · 1 hour ago
Sadiq Khan can now overrule London councils on big venue licences
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The new powers took effect on Tuesday and let the Mayor of London call in licensing decisions made by borough councils. He will also make the final decision on applications deemed strategically important, including large venues, live music, extended opening hours, and major events. Khan says he'll use them for a "pro-jobs approach", and a final London-wide licensing policy is due later this year.
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