Local Authorities are lobbying the secretary of state claiming that the proposed fees should be set locally, allowing them to effectively draw an income from the exercise. Those with an interest in the fture of live music are being encouraged by musicians groups to email, fax or write to the Secretary of State supporting the proposed fee structure; confirming the sensible, fair, approach of applying a fee centrally; endorsing the plan and suggesting how this will assist musicians; and agreeing that the temporary event license fee of £21.00 appears reasonable for smaller intermittent venues.
Time is short, and views or comments need to be sent by 23 December 2004 to: The Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Policy Branch, Tourism Division, 3rd Floor, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH, or via e-mail to the address shown below.
(Lee Baldock)
