http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Opinion/Peter-Coulson/Airing-views-on-conditions

My recent article about minor variations provoked a strong reaction among readers who have suffered their own problems and knock-backs when they have tried to make a small change to their premises licence.

I have even heard of one licensing district which basically does not entertain them at all. The licensing officer simply says 'no', rather like the computer in Little Britain. There is, regrettably, absolutely nothing you can do about that.

However, just as worrying is the tendency of certain responsible authorities to use the procedure as a door wedge to get extra conditions on to the licence.