Some time ago, in one of the previous PEL threads I prophesised that LAs would not be in a rush to implement the new act unless they could make a good profit on it. Seems as though I was right - I'm beginning to wonder if it will ever be implemented fully unless the government offer some financial inducements. Perhaps we could push for the implementation of the small events clause (without a PEL) as an interim measure until they actually set up the machinery to enable a PEL to be aquired through the proposed simplified application procedure.