Resident group’s objections to bar and restaurant licences ‘destroying Soho’s reputation’
Soho Society, funded by Westminster council, is ferociously opposing all new proposals, venue owners say A society of residents funded by the council could “destroy Soho’s reputation on the international stage” as London’s entertainment district by ferociously objecting to all new bar and restaurant licences, operators in the area have said. The Soho Society, a group of residents established in 1972 aimed at “preserving the character of Soho”, voted in its AGM on Thursday for
Venue owners in London's Soho district are concerned that the Soho Society's new licensing mandate could harm the area's international reputation. The resident group, funded by Westminster Council, has resolved to challenge all new applications for bars and restaurants, as well as license renewals. They will also oppose any establishment seeking to operate past 11 pm, which the council defines as "core hours."
This aggressive stance by a council-funded resident group could significantly impact the vibrancy and economic activity of a globally recognized entertainment hub.
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