How is the night time economy faring in an outer London Borough like Croydon?
London’s night time economy contributes up to 40 per cent of the wider UK night time economy – valued at around £66 billion.[1
How do local people and businesses feel about the expansion of the night time economy in their local area?
Tomorrow night, the London Assembly Economy Committee will visit Croydon to speak to borough representatives, traders and customers about how the night time offer in Croydon has expanded and diversified in recent years.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
Spokespeople will be available upon request.
Locations: Boxpark Croydon, 99 George Street, London, CR0 1LD and David Lean Cinema, Katherine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
Date and time: Tuesday 5 September, 6:30pm onwards
Directions: Nearest stations: East Croydon (mainline)
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Notes to editors
- 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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