Licensing Laws
Commons · Question 457 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the press release, Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars, of 26 July 2025, whether (a) combined authority mayors and (b) the Greater London A
Answer
Answered by Nesil Caliskan, 21 May 2026
Through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026, the Government has conferred new licensing functions on the Mayor of London and the Greater London Authority. This is to enable a more coherent, city-wide approach to licensing decisions a...