Developer Regal Homes
was specifically ordered by Tower Hamlets Council strict guidelines — including the duration of time that this new gay bar would have to be open — to build an establishment that will “remain a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-focused venue for a minimum of 12 years.”
Once this new gay bar passes an inspection from the mayor's office, and by that they mean making sure it hits maximum gayness on the rainbow meter, the new gay bar will be chalked down as "complete."
“I am delighted that as a council we are leading the way in using innovative ways to protect spaces such as the Joiners Arms site,” said Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs.
No exception is noted as to whether or not the gay bar can economically flourish, and considering that London's gay bars have dropped from 125 in 2006 to 53 today, it's safe to say that London's gay bar market has flamed out. As London Bridge faces the threat of falling down from Islamic terrorists, city officials are fighting the good fight by ensuring that these declining gay bars come back in vogue.
One of the alleged reasons for this mass exodus of gay bars has been attributed by some experts to the online “hookup” culture, with sites like Grindr and Tinder. In other words, they went to the clubs for more than just mai tais.
London Developer Ordered To Build Gay Bar Or Be Denied Building Permit
Gay bars are protected landmarks
