The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #126147   Message #3037262
Posted By: GUEST,The Shambles
21-Nov-10 - 06:34 AM
Thread Name: Licensing consultation announced!
Subject: RE: Licensing consultation announced!
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news/local-news/noisy_pub_to_open_again_after_closure_1_1665291

The spokesperson said the pub would become a "family friendly pub' with 'traditional values".

It was decided by councillors at August's meeting that when the pub reopens it will not be able to use the outside decked area for licensable activities and will only be allowed to play background music instead of the live music license it previously held.


John King comments:
It appears that ONE complaint about noise from a pub has led to the council suspending the premises licence - with of course more job losses

Of course one of the 'family friendly' and 'traditional' values in our pubs, has been the customers making various forms of live music for their own enjoyment. Sadly, the licensing authority has ensured no non-amplified live music will be taking place here in the future.

This as a response to noise concerns (seemingly from one complaining neighbour. However, the 'traditional' practice of amplified recorded (background) music is set to continue................