Written questions

Hospitality Industry: Greater London

2026-06-21 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · 11736 · Official question

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Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what work his Department is undertaking with local councils in London to expedite approval processes for independent hospitality businesses seeking to implement proposals such as

Answer

The government has recently legislated to introduce strategic licensing functions for the London Mayor and Greater London Authority to boost the capital's nighttime economy and hospitality industry. We will be bringing forward secondary legislation to bri...