John King comments: At West Herts College, ONE representation results in the banning of amplified live music. Recorded is music is allowed.
'Following discussions with Environmental Health the applicant requested that the following conditions be added to their operating schedule: Plays and live music will feature acoustic sounds only; there will be no amplified music or speech.'
The following from Watford Council's Statement of Licensing Policy:
'We encourage greater live music, dance, theatre and other forms of entertainment for the wider cultural benefit of the community. However, we will seek to strike a balance between the potenti...al for limited neighbourhood disturbance and the benefits of cultural activities and we will not allow the views of vocal minorities to predominate over the general interests of thecommunity. We will as far as possible avoid measures that deter live music, dance, theatre and entertainment...'