Al fresco Soho: return of road closures gets mixed response
Survey finds some residents may leave as scheme aimed at supporting pubs and restaurants returns “I’M a Soho resident, get me out of here!” That’s the warning from dozens of Soho Society members following a survey about the return of Westminster Council’s al fresco outdoor dining project next month. One in three members of the influential group – many are long-term residents – say they are “planning to leave Soho” because of the impact of the divisive scheme. On April 12 the council will close dozens of roads around the West End so pubs and restaurants can beat Covid-19 rest...