00:00City Hall says expanding outdoor dining could help support London's hospitality sector,
00:06as restaurants, pubs and cafes continue facing rising costs and changing customer spending.
00:12Thirteen boroughs have received funding through the Mayor's Summer Streets programme
00:16to create more alfresco spaces, events and longer opening hours.
00:21Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dauber says demand from councils exceeded the available funding,
00:27with many boroughs wanting to take part.
00:30City Hall hopes the scheme will encourage more visitors to local high streets and support independent businesses.
00:37Critics argue the programme remains too small,
00:40while the Mayor says its impact will be reviewed after this summer.
00:44See you all.
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