Is there any reason why I should have to move house to get away from a pub which plays loud music late at night as this seems to be what you are implying?
In fact the pub next door is an interesting study. The last manager actually took relations with the neighbours seriously and did tell groups to turn down their PAs. He also made a point of stopping at eleven at night. The result was that every so often we didn't complain about noise if it ran on a bit late or was a bit loud.
Part of the problem (certainly round here) is that every shop property that comes up is being converted into cafe/bars or pubs and as they start competing to stay afloat then late night music etc is one of the weapons in their armoury (planning permission is almost invariably granted even when residents object).
Is there actually any evidence that the EPA is harming cultural activities or is it the licensing regime that's the problem>
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