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Liz Truss's Mayfair Private Club Faces Another Delay Amid Resident Concerns
The opening of the Leconfield Club, backed by Liz Truss, has been further delayed due to a postponed licensing hearing. Residents voiced concerns that the exclusive Mayfair club would disrupt the neighbourhood.
Plans for the Leconfield Club, an exclusive private members' club supported by former Prime Minister Liz Truss, have been delayed again. The club, situated in the former MI5 headquarters in Mayfair, faces opposition from wealthy neighbours. Residents of Chesterfield House, an adjacent mansion block, fear the club will disrupt the area's tranquility. A hearing to obtain a licence to serve alcohol was postponed for a second time this week due to the illness of counsel representing the residents. A legal representative for the Leconfield emphasized the significant commercial considerations and potential financial prejudice caused by the delay.
Key Facts
- The Leconfield Club is an invitation-only facility with a reported £500,000 joining fee.
- The club aims to be a "strategic nexus for a global network of pro-growth leaders.".
- The hearing regarding the club's alcohol licence was previously adjourned in January.
- Local councillors decided to reschedule the hearing for a later date, likely closer to the summer.
- The Leconfield is located on Curzon Street in Mayfair.
- Financier Robert Tchenguiz partnered with Liz Truss to launch the club.