Former Prime Minister Liz Truss’ private members club is facing opposition from local residents and a licensing decision that could shape its future — as developers press ahead with plans to transform a former MI5 headquarters in Mayfair into what they describe as a "strategic nexus for global pro-growth leaders." Truss serves as the public face of the venture, which is to be called the Leconfield, personally overseeing an invite-only membership drive targeting up to 14,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals from the worlds of technology, private equity, and family offices. Founding membership is priced at £500,000 with the capital raised earmarked to service a £130 million mortgage, fund a £90 million refurbishment, and finance the acquisition of the Royal Pavilion in Aldershot as a wellness facility. Westminster City Council is currently weighing five formal objections from neighbouring residents, who have raised concerns over noise disturbance from a proposed rooftop Japanese restaura...