Just to say I've been watching my local papers and so far resident objections to applications to vary existing licences (usually an extra hour or 2, only a couple of 24 hours)have been overruled by council and applications approved. I don't know how many have "ticked the box" for live music but none of the local music venues seem to be closing and some that didn't offer music are now offering occasional gigs, even jazz and blues ones. I hope other people find this is happening in their area as well. If it is, then our worst fears may have been groundless

RtS
(with fingers crossed)