Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars of 26 July 2025, what steps he is taking to create hospitality zones.

The government notes that creating designated night-time economy and hospitality zones can deliver wide-ranging benefits that benefit businesses including through use of licensing and planning measures. We are working with other government departments to explore these measures and how we can encourage more local authorities to adopt this approach.