New car-free streets in London ‘just the beginning’ of summer business boost

Al Fresco dining gained popularity during Covid-19 (Picture: Getty)

Brixton and Shoreditch will get more open-air dining this summer as part of a bid to boost London’s hospitality industry.

New car-free streets in major hubs such as Leyton and the West End will be a reality this summer, thanks to cash from the Mayor of London’s summer streets fund to introduce al fresco dining and later opening hours.

Sir Sadiq Khan said he wants to see al fresco dining across London and that these schemes were ‘just the beginning’.