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Licensing Laws: Greater London

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 May 2025UIN 47712

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant her Department's press release entitled Government calls ‘last orders’ on red tape choking pubs, clubs, and restaurants in major boost to the British night out, published on 4 April 2025, whether the strategic licensing powers for the Mayor of London will allow the Mayor to review, revoke or curtail existing premises licences.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The government will work with the Greater London Authority to review strategic licensing powers and explore a pilot scheme, providing the Mayor of London with new powers over strategic licensing. The government and the Greater London Authority will work closely with local stakeholders to design the pilot scheme.

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