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London Deputy Mayor Advocates for Permanent Al Fresco Dining

8/31/2025

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Deputy Mayor Justine Simons supports making al fresco dining standard in London, citing examples from Barcelona and Paris.
The city has initiated its fourth outdoor dining scheme, backed by £50,000 from the Summer Streets Fund.
Hospitality leaders indicate substantial job losses, partly due to recent tax changes.
Simons stresses the importance of participation from all boroughs in this initiative.

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Story summary

Deputy Mayor Justine Simons supports making al fresco dining standard in London, citing examples from Barcelona and Paris.
The city has initiated its fourth outdoor dining scheme, backed by £50,000 from the Summer Streets Fund.
Hospitality leaders indicate substantial job losses, partly due to recent tax changes.
Simons stresses the importance of participation from all boroughs in this initiative.