I have met several people in local government that were what I believed to be obstructive and even argumentative. But have met many, many more who are very nice people some who I would be pleased to call friends. (likewise in the music scene and life in general)

Yes maybe we are "Lucky" here, that we can work with them and local licensees the media etc. to ensure live music continues, If you ask anyone that knows me they would have a real laugh at the prospects of me being a forelock tucker or kissing lower parts of the body (at the rear). However I'm not tunnel visioned, and I'm willing to sit down and sort things out within the guide lines that have to be (whether I agree with them totally or not).

If a pub wants the entertainment in the form of session to continue he/she has that opportunity, we are at the moment sorting out a day of dance and music to take place in June 2006 it will do and will be "legal", If the council area Licences don't cover the areas required we will pay for TENs - we have to pay for rooms, transport, food etc.. not a problem. Having been involved in session since the (very) early 60s I can honestly say not one was run for reasons other than increased sales, not a problem that's why the landlord is there it's working together and those same Landlord were happy to break the old "Two in a Bar Rule" if it meant more profit for them!

It would appear that the pubs in your area don't want a licence to cover entertainment?

Peace and Good Will

and as me old Dad (God Bless him) used to say; "Never Hate in Plural"

PB