Torbay MP Adrian Sanders, member of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, has welcomed the findings of the Committee’s report on Licensing Legislation.
The recommendation to allow councillors to be able to represent residents’ views on temporary event licences has been particularly welcomed. The recommendation comes after the issue was raised by Preston Councillor Dave Butt, leading to a submission to the Committee that was supported by Adrian.
Currently, only the police can offer objections on temporary event notices, which cover one off events lasting up to 4 days long, with up to 500 people attending. The police can make representations on law and order concerns but local people, who may want to support or oppose any given event do not have the right to make their views known to licensing officials.
Adrian commented: “The lack of democracy in the licensing system is a problem and hopefully the Government will accept the recommendations of the report. Whether people want to support a popular local event or complain about something that will bring noise and disruption to their neighbourhood, they should always be allowed to put these views forward to be considered by the licensing authorities.”
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