London's Night Czar Amy Lamé Resigns After Eight Years

Lamé steps down amid criticism and venue closures, leaving future of the role uncertain.

Amy Lamé, appointed by Mayor Sadiq Khan in 2016, will leave her role as London's first night czar at the end of October.
Her tenure saw the closure of over 3,000 nightlife venues in London, exacerbated by the pandemic and economic challenges.
Lamé's salary, which rose to £132,846, drew criticism alongside doubts about her influence over borough-level licensing decisions.
She was instrumental in reopening key venues like Fabric and the Black Cap, and launched initiatives like the Women's Night Safety Charter.
The future of the night czar role remains unclear, with a new London Nightlife Taskforce set to review the position.