London mayor Sadiq Khan has responded to a petition rallying support for London nightclub fabric, as Mixmag points out. The club closed voluntarily this month after two 18-year-old attendees died of drug overdoses in the space of nine weeks. Its license was then suspended and put up for review. The petition, which has reached nearly 100,000 signatures, highlighted Khan’s pledge to save London’s night economy. In his response, Khan touted the city’s “iconic” clubs, noted his imminent appointment of a night czar, and said, “I am committed to using the influence of my office to overcome the numerous challenges facing the night time economy.” He also stressed he sees a need for “real action” to protect clubbers’ safety, citing a critical report of the nightclub’s security, and added that his office can’t directly intervene in licensing cases.
In conclusion, Khan wrote:
My team have spoken to all involved in the current situation and I am urging them to find a common sense solution that ensures the club remains open while protecting the safety of those who want to enjoy London’s clubbing scene.
Read the full response here.
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