The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #126147   Message #3295962
Posted By: GUEST,The Shambles
25-Jan-12 - 08:27 AM
Thread Name: Licensing consultation announced!
Subject: RE: Licensing consultation announced!
http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=86669

The Bill, which allows live music to be played in pubs and other small venues without red tape licensing restrictions, has been welcomed by Cambridge MP, Julian Huppert.

"This Bill will bring huge advantages to small venues that are being crippled by unnecessary licensing restrictions," he said. "It means publicans and the organisers of small events held in school and village halls across the city will not have to apply for licenses to play music.

"This simple easing of the present restrictions could mean the difference between a pub surviving or struggling to attract customers in this difficult economic climate.