I live in Melksham, about ten miles from Trowbridge and in the same Local Authority area (West Wilts District Council). Our town carnival was two weeks ago, for which a local Councillor stated that fees had to be paid for a PEL.
If, as stated above by IanC 30th June 09.53 A.M., streets and public open spaces are required to be licenced by the Local Authority, why should fees be payable according to numbers attending? The PEL, as I read IanC's post, would have been automatically granted at the inception of the Act.
Regarding the "attendees" question, local carnivals often end in a social dance, concert etc. in a local park. Again the comment about public open spaces should apply.
I have taken this matter up with our local Councillor and am still awaiting a reply after a fortnight!
Colyn.