[Stephen]

Its really not that crazy.

Other large cities have charged for New Year events for a while now. Glasgow did so before they stopped holding one and as far as I know Edinburgh still does.

Its a better idea too as it limits the amount of people that can gain entry, stopping overcrowding and also stops tickets being wasted.

The money made from it will go in to the clean up afterwards among other useful things. More money to the London council which can in turn be used for good things in the area.