Local community organisation, the Soho Society, has previously stated that “alcohol-related harm, including risks to women and vulnerable people at night, must be considered” in decisions on licensing.
The group has previously expressed concern about “the unmanaged cumulative impact of a high concentration of licensed premises in a small area on Soho’s whole ecosystem”, including crime, anti-social behaviour, public safety concerns, public nuisance and disruption to the area’s day-to-day functioning.
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