Well bless my soul. The UK Government has actually kept one of its promises regarding the Licensing Act 2003. We are to get a task force with Feargal Sharkey and others. Look here:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3369495.stm

Perhaps they are moving in the right direction. But - - where is the Guidance? - - still not to hand as I type.