This has implications far removed from concerns only about entertainment. But now a busker (or anyone) can effectivly be banned from just being on these streets by the licensee (the council).

Buskers have never had an outright right to play on the street. Under this new act, a busker would have far more problems if the streets were unlicenced.

Don't get me wrong, I do not like the new act and I do fear for live music. I'm not however going to knock attempts to make areas useable for live entertainment by licensing the streets.