"The Government announced last year that it wanted Sir Sadiq Khan to have the final say on whether venues could stay open. The aim was to address concerns that the hospitality and entertainment industries were struggling to survive because of onerous red tape regulations imposed by borough councils responding to complaints from residents. Now Sir Sadiq has launched a six-week consultation setting out more details of how he could use the new powers, which are expected to come into force this summer."
"We want to continue improving London's nightlife by encouraging later opening hours, supporting our nightlife industries and revitalising our high streets. Too often we've heard from pubs, clubs, music venues, restaurants and others that have struggled to get the licenses they need to succeed. That's why I'm working to create a system that will end the licensing postcode lottery' and works for businesses, boroughs and Londoners alike."
The Government plans to give the London mayor final authority over late-night venue licensing, replacing borough discretion with a Londonwide policy to end the licensing postcode lottery. The mayor's call-in powers, modelled on strategic planning powers, would let him overturn council refusals to permit pubs, clubs, music venues and restaurants to operate beyond normal hours. A six-week consultation sets out how the powers could be used, with implementation expected this summer. The policy would require councils to follow rules promoting economic growth, socialising and culture. Ministers say the change aims to remove bureaucratic red tape hampering the night-time economy's recovery.
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