‘Policies should encourage people to visit the West End, not make it a less attractive destination. This zone covers the majority of Soho and the West End, which are two of the largest nightlife districts in the UK. He told Metro: ‘The actions, attitude and behaviour of Westminster Council are astonishing. Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, added that other licencing authorities often copy Westminster Council. We reject less than 1.5% of license applications and there is a strong desire to see thriving, profitable, venues across Westminster.’