Westminster After Dark: An Inclusive and Dynamic City Have your say on developing an inclusive and dynamic Evening and Night-time Strategy for Westminster. From the West End to Harrow Road, Westminster plays a key role in London’s nightlife, supporting good jobs and a world leading array of cultural, entertainment, and culinary attractions. Westminster City Council is on a mission to create an inclusive Evening and Night-time Strategy to improve the night-life in Westminster. We want our community to be safe, sustainable, inclusive, and accessible. Your ideas matter, whether you're a resident, a visitor, a business owner, or part of a local group. We'll share news, events, and surveys for your input on this platform. Become the voice for change and make Westminster an inclusive and dynamic place at night! westminsterafterdark.commonp…

Ask for Clive's Pub Pride Returns this May - Partnering wiuth the NTIA to Champion Inclusive, Safe Spaces “Founded 2021 with the objective of welcoming in Pride month locally, and celebrating where the community eat, drink and hang out in their home town location. Venues can participate in many ways: **Display signage to support community and showcase their commitment to inclusivity, many even leaving signage up for all of June. **Hold events during the weekend of May 30th. These have included club nights, live music, Pub Quizzes, Pride Classics Karaoke, Drag Bingo, Themed nights. **Food and Drink promos including Pub Pride Cocktails as offered by Punch and McMullens offering a contribution toward the ASK FOR CLIVE campaign. **Supported nationally by The NTIA and CAMRA. We encourage pubs and venues to ensure the highest levels of authenticity in their events, both involving and empowering the LGBTQ+ community. ASK FOR CLIVE will map supporting venues and promote events on both socials and askforclive.com. We have resounding testimony from previous years that Pub Pride is a celebratory and uplifting event for the community, and also very good for business. With dwindling numbers of queer spaces nationally, and an absence in many towns and cities, Pub Pride gives the community a platform to celebrate Pride in their local nighttime economy.”

"Neighbourhood Policing Should Be a Constant, Not a Comeback says NTIA” Statement from Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association “We welcome the government's renewed focus on neighbourhood policing and any steps that aim to rebuild public trust and safety within our communities. However, we must also take a moment to reflect on the wider implications of this announcement. The fact that the return of visible policing is being framed as a major milestone signals just how far we've drifted from what should be a fundamental and consistent public service. Neighbourhood policing should never have been allowed to decline to the point where its reintroduction feels like a breakthrough. The night-time economy has long felt the effects of this absence. For years, businesses and communities operating during late hours have voiced concerns over reduced police presence, rising antisocial behaviour, and the growing sense that enforcement has become reactive rather than preventative. This has led to increased strain on venues, staff, and the people who rely on the safety of these spaces to enjoy their evenings responsibly. We must be cautious of transactional or short-term fixes. While pledging more officers and visibility is welcome, what’s needed is a sustained, strategic commitment that recognises the unique challenges of the late-night economy—and supports it not only during high-profile moments, but day in and day out. A recent survey of 18–30 year olds showed that 46% would be encouraged to stay out later if they felt safer, with over half of them being women. This tells us clearly that perceptions of safety play a direct role in participation in the night-time economy. Policing is not just about deterrence—it’s also about giving people the confidence to enjoy their towns and cities at night. We look forward to working with government and local authorities to ensure this renewed focus on neighbourhood policing delivers real, long-term impact. The opportunity now is to move beyond headlines and create an environment where safety is not just promised, but truly felt.”