Milestones

Development, adoption and implementation of the councils busking and street entertainment licensing regime

January 2019

April 2021

The scheme introduced a licensing regime that required buskers and street entertainers to obtain a licence to perform within Westminster. It also implemented prohibition of busking and street entertainment anywhere in the city other than by licensed buskers and street entertainers within designated pitches.

Busking and Street Entertainment Licenisng Policy Review

September 2022

December 2023

A review was undertaken on the buksing and street entertainment licensing policy, conditions and codes of conduct to assess whether there was a need to make any revisions or additions to any of these elements of the licensing regime. The review report proposed a number of recommendations that have been considered and proposals have been put forward for public consultation.

Consultation on proposed revisions to the councils licensing policy, standard conditons and code of conduct.

5th February

14th April 2024

Consultation on proposals for minor revisions to the councils licensing policy, standard conditions and code of conduct. Additional engagement on pitch locations, accessibility and reasonableness, proportionality and potential barriers caused by the wording of the standard conditions.

Assessment of consultation findings and finalisation of proposals

15th April

May 2024

Following the completion of the consultation officers will review the results and finalise the proposals based on the feedback and views provided.

Determination and adoption of final proposals

June

July 2024

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Protection will consider the consultation responses and the final proposals. Having considered the information and proposals a decision will be made on whether to proceed to adoption.

Commencement of revisions and additions to the Council's licensing policy, standard conditions and code of conduct.

July

August 2024

Implementation of revisions and additions to the council's policy, conditions and code of conduct.