15  Regulated Entertainment

15.1  In its role of implementing Council cultural strategies, the Licensing Authority recognises the need to encourage regulated entertainment such as live music, dance and theatre for the wider cultural benefit of the community.

15.2  When considering applications for such events and the imposition of conditions on licences or certificates, the Licensing Authority will carefully balance cultural needs with the necessity of achieving the licensing objectives.        

15.3  The Licensing Authority will monitor the impact of licensing on the provision or lack of provision of regulated entertainment, and particularly live music and dancing. 

15.4  Subject to the provisions of paragraph 20 the Licensing Authority will ensure that only necessary, proportionate and reasonable licensing conditions are imposed on such events.

15.5  As a matter of general policy the Council intends to continue to seek Premises Licences from the Licensing Authority for public spaces, within the local community, in their own name. This may include for example; village greens, markets, promenades, community halls, parks, Council owned art centres and similar public spaces. In this instance performers and entertainers would require the permission of the Council as the Premises Licence holder rather than a licence.  There would be no need in these cases to give a Temporary Event Notice.

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