Proposed changes to our busking and street entertainment licensing.
About the project
Westminster City Council acknowledges the cultural value of busking and street entertainment in the city but aims to regulate performances to prevent obstruction of the highway and minimise disturbance to residents and businesses. In April 2021, the council introduced a licensing regime focusing on designated locations and a light-touch approach. Following a review, the council proposes revisions to the licensing policy, standard conditions, and code of conduct. The public is invited to provide feedback through a consultation process, with the closing date for responses set for 14 April 2024.
Proposals for consultation
1. Child Performers
Proposals for new policy, conditions and code of conduct for child performers.
5. Behaviour and co-operation towards authorised officers of the council or the police.
This section proposals a new standard condition for licensees for behaviour.
6. Proposal to remove permission to use amplification from Leciester Square North-East pitch (Pitch 9)
Proposals to remove amplification from Leicester Square North-East pitch.
7. Street Performers Associations and Forum
This section proposes to revise the policy on Performer Self Regulation and Street Performers Associations.
8. Other minor and non-consequential revisions and additions
Proposals to make any minor or non-consequential amendments or additions.
We want your views
Current and Potentially New Busking and Street Entertainment Pitch Map
Drop a pin on the map on either an existing pitch or on a potential new pitch location.
When you drop a pin on the map you will be able to comment on the existing pitch location, the terms and conditions of its use and accessibility for disabled performers.
You will also be able to propose new pitch locations for the council to consider. You will be able to provide your reasons for selecting this location and what, if any restrictions or conditions may be necessary to protect residents, businesses from nuisance or prevent obstruction of the highway.
Review of standard conditions for busking and street entertainment licences
We seek views on our current standard conditions.
Contact Team
Licensing, Place and Infrastructure Policy Team, Innovation & Change, Westminster City Council, 17th Floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP
Proposals
HAVE YOUR SAY
7. Street Performers Associations and Forum
This section proposes to revise the policy on Performer Self Regulation and Street Performers Associations.
Review of standard conditions for busking and street entertainment licences
We seek views on our current standard conditions.
5. Behaviour and co-operation towards authorised officers of the council or the police.
This section proposals a new standard condition for licensees for behaviour.
6. Proposal to remove permission to use amplification from Leciester Square North-East pitch (Pitch 9)
Proposals to remove amplification from Leicester Square North-East pitch.
Current and Potentially New Busking and Street Entertainment Pitch Map
Drop a pin on the map on either an existing pitch or on a potential new pitch location.
When you drop a pin on the map you will be able to comment on the existing pitch location, the terms and conditions of its use and accessibility for disabled performers.
You will also be able to propose new pitch locations for the council to consider. You will be able to provide your reasons for selecting this location and what, if any restrictions or conditions may be necessary to protect residents, businesses from nuisance or prevent obstruction of the highway.
1. Child Performers
Proposals for new policy, conditions and code of conduct for child performers.
8. Other minor and non-consequential revisions and additions
Proposals to make any minor or non-consequential amendments or additions.
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7. Street Performers Associations and Forum
This section proposes to revise the policy on Performer Self Regulation and Street Performers Associations.
Review of standard conditions for busking and street entertainment licences
We seek views on our current standard conditions.
5. Behaviour and co-operation towards authorised officers of the council or the police.
This section proposals a new standard condition for licensees for behaviour.
6. Proposal to remove permission to use amplification from Leciester Square North-East pitch (Pitch 9)
Proposals to remove amplification from Leicester Square North-East pitch.
Current and Potentially New Busking and Street Entertainment Pitch Map
Drop a pin on the map on either an existing pitch or on a potential new pitch location.
When you drop a pin on the map you will be able to comment on the existing pitch location, the terms and conditions of its use and accessibility for disabled performers.
You will also be able to propose new pitch locations for the council to consider. You will be able to provide your reasons for selecting this location and what, if any restrictions or conditions may be necessary to protect residents, businesses from nuisance or prevent obstruction of the highway.
1. Child Performers
Proposals for new policy, conditions and code of conduct for child performers.
8. Other minor and non-consequential revisions and additions
Proposals to make any minor or non-consequential amendments or additions.
Have your say and help shape the future of your community.