The danger, again, is perhaps to far, too fast. This de-regulation seems very sensible - after all the 2003 act was really destructive when it came in (I remember 4 venues that just stopped because local authorities became so petty, weddings that got copped for linceses so they could have an evening dance in the marquee in the garden, gross inconsistencies with in single authorities, etc.). But perhaps 5000 capacity is a bit big!

And remember that child protection laws, health & safety laws, noise laws, etc., etc., etc., were in place before the change in legislation and still remain! That was another problem with 2003 act - you ended up with two sets of laws governing the same thing in some aspects! It was a bad law then. It remains a bad law. The sooner it is ammended the better.

Just PLEASE make sure your voice contributes to the consultation.

TomB