http://www.instituteoflicensing.org/article_id/1000552/2010/12/09/£24,600+Costs+Against+Council+in+Licensing+Appeal.html

Where such things as this case do reach the courts - the outcome should be encouraging. However, I find that it just adds to the frustration that so little does get tested. Hopefully this case may encourage others to challenge current local enforcement practice.