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The Guardian
London councils call for pub standing bans
Westminster council has proposed new licensing policies aimed at reducing vertical drinking and increasing seating in pubs within Soho and the West End to manage customer behavior and cut down on excessive drinking. The draft plans also recommend banning new pub and bar applications in the area's “cumulative impact zone,” sparking criticism from London's mayor and hospitality industry leaders, who argue these measures threaten the character and viability of traditional pubs. The mayor plans to gain new powers to override local licensing decisions to support London's nightlife industry.
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