London’s night time economy contributes up to 40 per cent of the wider UK night time economy – valued at around £66 billion.[2]
Making London a truly 24-hour city is high on Mayor Sadiq Khan’s agenda.
He is also keen to diversify the night economy, especially in terms of culture.
Some 730,000 workers are already estimated to work in London’s night time economy and these numbers will no doubt increase.
But night time workers will need the right infrastructure in place, like good transport links, safe places for breaks, access to shops and other services.
The London Assembly Economy Committee will tomorrow discuss diversifying London’s night time economy and the challenges in its expansion. The Committee will hear from:
- Ros Morgan, Chief Executive, Heart of London Business Alliance
- Sharon Ament, Director, Museum of London
- Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader, London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Shifa Mustafa, Executive Director for Place, London Borough of Croydon
- Jack Hopkins, Chief Executive, Night Time Industries Association
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 20 June from 10:00am in The Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.
Follow us @LondonAssembly and take part in the meeting discussion using #AssemblyEconomy and #NightEconomy
Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- London’s 24 hour economy, the economic value of London’s 24 hour economy, London First/Ernst and Young, August 2016; Based on 2014 data, the most recently available at the time the report was printed.
- Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Economy Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- London Assembly Economy Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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