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Amy Lamé steps down as London night czar
London’s night czar Amy Lamé will leave her role at the end of October after eight years.
She was the first person to take on the role when it was created in 2016. It has not been confirmed if she will be replaced.
A City Hall source told the London Standard: “The forthcoming London Nightlife Taskforce will examine and address the issues facing the industries. Any decisions on the night czar role will be taken once they have completed their work.”
In May, mayor Sadiq Khan said of the London Nightlife Taskforce: “My commitment to create a new London Nightlife Fund and convene a London Nightlife Taskforce is targeted specifically to address the scale of the unique challenges night-time businesses face.
“As with all my manifesto commitments, I will now develop a detailed delivery plan and allocate the necessary resources to deliver these.”
Lamé’s tenure has been controversial, with many criticising her inaction and her £132,846 (US$174,246) salary.
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), said: “During Amy’s eight-year tenure, while there has been criticism, several achievements must be recognised. Her work on women’s safety at night, and the establishment of enterprise zones, have been hugely beneficial for the sector.
“The role of night czar has always been crucial, but also an enormous challenge, especially during one of the toughest trading periods for the night-time economy. Representing such a vast market in a capital city like London is no easy task. I wish Amy well in her future endeavours.
“With the formation of the new Night Taskforce, I am optimistic that we are entering a new era. We now have the chance to rebuild London’s nightlife with a fresh perspective and stronger foundations.
“London has an incredible variety of nightlife, supported by outstanding operators and entrepreneurs. It’s time to remind everyone that the capital is one of the world’s leading night-time economies. I look forward to collaborating with the mayor of London and other partners to rebuild a thriving future strategy.”
Last month the NTIA revealed that 65 nightclubs had already closed in the UK in 2024.
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