Share your views on GLA Draft London Strategic Licensing Policy consultation

Share your views on GLA Draft London Strategic Licensing Policy Consultation 

Thank you in advance for giving your views on the proposal for the GLA to become a responsible authority for licensing. The Consultation is now closed (page can be found here and the Draft Policy on this link )

The draft policy significantly emphasizes expanding the nighttime economy, which raises concerns about impartiality. Other expectations, including partnership working, clear representations, and a focus on mitigation, are already standard practice.
The most significant part of this consultation - the ‘Call In’ power: would represent a major change for all parties, if a licensing decision is of strategic importance e.g. involving a major cultural venue or a location like a high street, the Mayor can intervene.

Please let us know if you supported or opposed this ‘Call In’ power as it aims to ensure licensing decisions support the London-wide economic and cultural priorities and create a 24-hour City, in the areas already saturated with late-night licensed premises, without due consideration for the negative impact on the local residents and our communities.

Please share your views with us on info@rsmsj.com and licensing@rsmsj.com