New London Museum Premises Licence Application
The City of London Council is considering a 24-hour premises licence application for the new London Museum, facing resident concerns about late-night operations.
The City of London Council's Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee considered the new London Museum's application for a 24-hour premises licence in October 2026. The museum seeks authorisation for alcohol sales, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. A local resident raised concerns about potential public nuisance from late-night alcohol sales, though the museum and the Greater London Authority argued the venue will bring cultural and economic benefits.
The application, which was considered by the City of London Council, is for the new London Museum in Smithfield. It specifically covers the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
Key facts
- The City of London Council's Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee met on 28 October 2026 to consider the application. Source
- A local resident raised concerns about potential public nuisance from late-night alcohol sales. Source
- The new London Museum sought a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week premises licence. Source
- The licence application covers the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment. Source
- The Greater London Authority supported the application, citing cultural and economic benefits. Source
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