Is Westminster Council Really Stopping Vertical Drinking? New Policy Explained

Is Westminster council really stopping vertical drinking? New policy explained

The new licensing policy for central London has been controversial, with Westminster council being accused of trying to ban drinkers standing up in pubs

Killjoy council will push ahead with crusade against 'vertical drinking' despite mass outrage

A Conservative council will press ahead with its push to restrict "vertical drinking" despite a mass public outcry.Westminster City Council had launched a controversial consultation into its new licensing policy earlier this year.It was seeking views on whether it should continue with its "cumulative impact zone", which would refuse applications for bars and pubs in London's West End except in exceptional circumstances.The plan means that venues…

Mayor hits out at Westminster as council presses on with 'vertical drinking' curb

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has hit out at Westminster council as the local authority pushes forward with a licensing policy that gives preference to predominantly seated establishments over 'vertical drinking' pubs.

Westminster Presses Ahead With Vertical Drinking Curbs Despite Sector Backlash - CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants

Westminster City Council has confirmed it will maintain licensing policy wording designed to discourage so-called "vertical drinking" across the West End, despite a wave of criticism from the hospitality trade, residents and senior political figures earlier this year. The post Westminster Presses Ahead With Vertical Drinking Curbs Despite Sector Backlash appeared first on CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotel…

Westminster set to keep ‘vertical drinking’ policy despite backlash

Westminster has retained licensing wording discouraging high volume ‘vertical drinking’ in the West End despite criticism from Sadiq Khan and hospitality businesses.