Following the success of the Soho Summer Street Festival during the pandemic, City Hall is pushing for the return of alfresco dining in London's West End. A letter from Sadiq Khan's deputies encourages boroughs to adopt supportive measures for outdoor dining and late-night openings. With warmer weather approaching, the push aims to revitalize areas, enhance safety, and ease congestion, all while aiding the recovery of the hospitality sector that struggled during lockdowns. Campaigners are advocating for such initiatives to be included in plans for pedestrianizing areas like Oxford Street.
The 'Soho Summer Street Festival' boosted business post-lockdown, proving that alfresco dining revitalizes areas hit hard by the pandemic's restrictions.
A new proposal backed by City Hall suggests that boroughs should support alfresco dining as pent-up demand increases with the warmer months.
The success of the Soho Summer Street Festival highlights the importance of outdoor dining to support local businesses and improve urban areas post-pandemic.
As spring approaches, campaigners emphasize the need for outdoor dining spaces to accommodate the demand and foster the hospitality industry's recovery.
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