The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space
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The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space
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Downing Street has weighed in on a dispute concerning pub drinking habits in London and has urging Westminster City Council to "work with" landlords.
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Downing Street has waded into the debate over so-called “vertical drinking” and called on Westminster City Council to “work with”…
Westminster council has recommended banning ‘vertical drinking’ or ordering at the bar in new draft licensing policy
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London chided against ‘restrictive and anti-growth policies’ in Soho and the West End
Westminster City Council had encouraged pub landlords to put out tables and chairs in place of bar space
