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Local News · CroydonCroydon’s Costa Del adds free Thursday Beach Club nights until 31 August
Costa Del Croydon, the free rooftop beach event at Centrale Shopping Centre, has introduced Thursday Beach Club nights for adults. Tickets are free but must be booked weekly, with limited walk-in availability. The event runs until 31 August 2026 and includes family activities during the day.
Croydon4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · WestminsterWestminster licensing plan keeps standing drinking but seeks more seating
Westminster City Council’s draft licensing policy, open for consultation until 11 August 2026, proposes more seating in bars and restaurants to discourage excessive drunkenness. The council insists it will not ban standing drinking, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Residents and businesses remain divided over the impact on Soho’s nightlife.
Westminster5 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 45
Property & Planning · HackneyBoxpark Shoreditch retains licence after noise review by Hackney Council
Hackney Council’s licensing sub-committee ruled on 28 July that Boxpark in Shoreditch can continue playing live music at night, despite complaints from ten residents. The decision requires the venue to hold quarterly community meetings and operate a 24/7 noise helpline, but stops short of revoking its licence.
Hackney5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
Council & Politics · LambethLower Marsh secures £100,000 for summer film screenings and outdoor seating
Lower Marsh in Waterloo will host free outdoor film screenings on 29 August and 26 September 2026, funded by £100,000 from the Mayor of London’s Summer Streets Fund. The street is now closed to traffic on Saturdays, supporting bars, restaurants and market traders.
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Culture & Arts · WestminsterNew queer venue Coven opens in Soho as LGBTQ+ spaces decline
Soho’s queer nightlife spaces are shrinking, prompting the launch of Coven, a new venue blending daytime and nighttime activities. Community leaders blame Westminster Council and the Mayor of London for neglect, while new LGBTQ+ venues emerge in Elephant and Castle.
Westminster5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50