Westminster Council's statement of Licensing Policy
Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (4) recently heard applications concerning a premises licence review and transfer for Strand News.
Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (4) heard applications regarding a premises licence review and a transfer for Strand News, a newsagent at 145 Strand, in October 2025. The sub-committee, including Councillor Angela Piddock, Councillor Maggie Carman, and Councillor Caroline Sargent, convened to discuss these applications, which included reference numbers 25/02073/LIPT and 25/03733/LIREVP.
The council's statement of Licensing Policy, effective from October 2021, guides decisions on premises licences across the city. This policy sets out the framework for how the council considers applications for new licences, variations, and reviews, ensuring consistent application of licensing objectives.
Key facts
- Westminster Council's Licensing Sub-Committee (4) heard applications for a premises licence review and transfer for Strand News on 23 October 2025. Source
- The applications concerned Strand News, a newsagent at 145 Strand, London. Source
- The premises licence transfer application was reference number 25/02073/LIPT. Source
- The premises licence review application was reference number 25/03733/LIREVP. Source
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