DCMS reject calls for live music changes
A Committee of MP’s recently recommended exemption for small scale venues (capacity under 200) from needing a licence for live music and the scrapping of the use of a controversial form used by the Met Police. Unfortunately the Government has rejected the recommendation although it has introduced a minor variation process (see below).
Minor Variations
New legislation designed to reduce bureaucracy comes into effect on the 29 July 2009 with regard to “minor variations” and removing the requirement for a DPS/personal licence at a community premises. A minor variation will fall into one of 4 categories:
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Minor changes to the layout
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Small adjustments to hours
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The removal of out of date or irrelevant conditions
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The addition of certain licensable activities, so long as it doesn’t impact the licensing objectives
For more info see http://www.culture.gov.uk/reference_library/publications/6262.aspx