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The review examines the overall implementation of the council's busking and street entertainment licensing regime. Currently, the council is looking to collaborate with buskers, street entertainers and businesses to collectively explore and implement ways to minimise noise and find a solution that works for all, it says.

Councillor Aicha Less, deputy council leader and cabinet member for communities, public protection and licensing, said: "Buskers and street entertainers are a vibrant part of our city's culture and a popular attraction for tourists throughout Westminster."However, we need to strike a balance so that residents and businesses are not unduly impacted with noisy performances or crowds causing disruption.

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