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Hospitality Industry: Pedestrian Areas

Commons · Question 8265 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

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Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 27 May 2026, to Question 2007, on Hospitality Industries: Pedestrian Areas, what are the proposed changes on pavement licences that the Government inten

Answer

Answered by Nesil Caliskan, 16 Jun 2026

The Government brought forward licensing easements for the World Cup by extending pubs opening hours until 1am for England or Scotland matches in the knockout stages that kick off between 5pm to 9pm and until 2am for kick-offs between 9pm to 10pm. The Sec...