Lewisham Council has launched a consultation on its policy for licensing, which covers the sales of alcohol, certain forms of entertainment and the provision of hot food and drink between 23:00 – 05:00.
The policy is aimed at four key requirements:
▪ The prevention of crime & disorder;
▪ The prevention of public nuisance;
▪ Public safety;
▪ The protection of children from harm.
Lewisham says its vision for the borough is safe and attractive town centres providing a diverse night-time economy, which offer decent work, are welcoming and accessible to all,
and help to foster creativity while protecting the quality of life for residents.
The consultation which runs until February 10th is focused on the Council’s plan to re-adopt its existing policy, drawn up in 2020, because it wants it in place in time for the May local elections. There will be a full review after that, with an entirely new policy scheduled for April next year.
Comments can be sent in writing to Licensing (Safer Communities), 1 Catford Road, London, SE6 4RU, or by email to licensing@lewisham.gov.uk.