London Nightlife Taskforce seeks further comment from pubs and bars

London’s pubs, nightclubs and bars have been urged to share their opinions on “all aspects” of the capital’s night life to an independent taskforce established by the mayor of London.

The London Nightlife Taskforce was launched by Sadiq Khan in February this year in response to the ongoing challenges to the sector, which range from staff shortages to licensing and planning issues.

The initiative followed Amy Lamé stepping down as London’s night czar after eight years in the role in October 2024.

The taskforce is chaired by Cameron Leslie, co-founder and director of Fabric in Farringdon, and represented by Nadine Noor, founder of Pxssy Palace; Nathanael Williams, founder of Colour Factory; Alice Hoffmann-Fuller, formerly of Corsica Studios; Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality; Mike Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association; and Sophie Brownlee, external affairs manager at Music Venue Trust.

Members of the Taskforce will be responsible for making recommendations to the mayor this autumn based on findings from the survey, which can be found here.

VibeLab, the  consultancy and advocacy agency conducting the research, has called on hospitality operators and workers with insights into the sector to share their views by mid-June.

Leslie said: “We know London’s nightlife means so much to all those involved, which is why we want to hear from as many people as possible about their experiences and hopes for the future.

“From late-night workers and those who regularly enjoy our pubs and clubs, to artists, venue owners or people who haven’t been out in years, we are looking to absorb your ideas, thoughts and feedback on London’s nightlife from the things that you love to how it can change for the better. Only by hearing from a wide range of opinions can we develop the recommendations that can help our nighttime economy thrive.”

Last month, it was reported that London councils which block hospitality venues from late-night opening hours could have their decisions overturned by the mayor of London in a bid to boost the night-time economy.