Mayor's strategic licensing consultation

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2418 Londoners have responded | 12/02/2026 - 27/03/2026

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Survey | Strategic licensing consultation

Help improve London’s licensing. Tell us on Talk London what you think of the Mayor's proposals for a more consistent approach for licensing businesses in London. 

This survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. Your views in this public consultation will help shape the Strategic Licensing Policy and pilot.

The survey ran from 12 February 2026 - 27 March 2026

Talk London members took part 2418 times

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Draft Strategic Licensing Policy

Read more about the Mayor’s vision for licensing across the city

Read the draft policy

Timeline

Government announces intention to grant Mayor new licensing powers as part of landmark pilot

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Read the press release
STAGE: Evidence gathering

Summer 2025: Engagement with key stakeholders on pilot begins

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Mayor’s public consultation on Strategic Licensing Policy opens

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Find out more on London.gov.uk

Strategic licensing consultation

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Londoners have responded 2418 times

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STAGE: Programme launched

Summer 2026: London Strategic Licensing pilot expected to start

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2028: GLA plans to review the pilot

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