Strand News, a newsagent located at 145 Strand, London, is facing a premises licence review and a transfer application, Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (4) heard on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
The sub-committee, comprised of Councillor Angela Piddock, Councillor Maggie Carman (Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing), and Councillor Caroline Sargent (Deputy Leader of the Opposition), convened to discuss several licensing applications, including two separate applications concerning Strand News: a premises licence transfer (reference number 25/02073/LIPT) and a premises licence review (reference number 25/03733/LIREVP).
In considering the applications, the Licensing Sub-Committee is required to have regard to the City of Westminster statement of Licensing Policy, effective from October 2021, as stated in the agenda. The sub-committee must also adhere to guidance issued by the Secretary of State under Section 182 the Licensing Act 2003, the most recent version of which was published in December 2023.
The agenda for the meeting indicated that Strand News is not located within a Cumulative Impact Area or Special Consideration Zone.