Presumably fleecing the buskers (who, as we all know, are LOADED - not like the poor little bankers who have to struggle by on their bonuses) will fatten the council coffers.

I do think naming names (preferably with photos) is a great idea. But how to find those who actually empowered this policy? There are an awful lot of innocent worker-drones connected to the council who don't have any authority - voice of experience on that one! Have to make sure the right parties are pinpointed, and not just some Joe Sap jobsworth who can't risk getting fired or alienating bosses and has no way to protect him/herself. Remember the old saying, "Shit rolls downhill".

But I share Jack's questions. We ought to have some answers.

Confiscating instruments? A thousand quid?????