RichardP

Just to clarify a few points.

Are you saying (in 1.) that the cost of a license for a pub will be exactly the same, whether or not the "Entertainments Box" has been ticked ?

Are you also saying that the "Small Events" clause has been replaced by the equivalents of a "Small Premises" clause? - I just thought that the "Small Events" clause had been retained, but made subject to the possession of an entertainments license first. Will all pubs be assessed for the maximum premises capacity, irrespective of whether the entertainments option has been requested. If so it would probably prove difficult or costly for LAs to enforce it. The "Small Events" clause also needed the qualifying conditions of the entertainment being unamplified and ending before 11.30pm - are these still relevant ?