The following explains Mr Grainger's 'going through the motions', or generous offer

It is the summary of the item in the minutes of the 5th June meeting of the Social and Community Committee.

RESOLVED:-

(i) That the Committee confirms that the steps take by the Licensing Manager to encourage an application from the proprietor of the Cove House Inn, Portland for a licence permitting public entertainment on the premises were appropriate and justified.

(ii) That consultation take place with local musicians regarding the law as it stands at present and what amendments could usefully be made, and that these views be collated and passed to the Government.

Note that there is no mention of how this is to be undertaken, or of this being dependent on receiving sufficient numbers of comments. There has not been any attempt locally, that I have seen to obtain the views of local musicians, so it is unlikely that the council will receive many. Remember this meeting was on 5th June!