Food and beverage businesses gathered for the inaugural meeting of Angel Hospitality Network, a new group launched by the BID to support the local needs of the sector.

At the event, held at Lucky Voice karaoke, Angel Islington BID CEO Ben Stephenson shared the results of a recent survey canvassing members' interests, which identified promotion of the area's hospitality offering high on the list.

Also discussed at the meeting was nighttime economy strategy following a presentation on this topic from Islington Council's Adam Richards, staff training, joint contracting, recruitment, cross-discounting for staff, preventing crime, and reducing food waste.

The Network is free for BID Members to join and meets once a year to set the agenda for the year ahead. For more information email Ben@angelislington.london.