Sadiq Khan has accused Westminster council of “breathtaking arrogance” after the central London town hall signed off plans to limit “vertical drinking” and new pubs opening in Soho .
But Westminster council has denied it wants to crackdown on drinkers and new venues in the world-famous nightlife district.
The Mayor of London said the council had ignored responses to a consultation.
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What is Westminster’s licensing policy?
The policy states that the opening new bars, clubs and pubs in the borough’s “cumulative impact zone (CIZ)” be refused unless in exceptional circumstances.
The CIZ covers some of the busiest parts of Westminster,…
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