More correctly any place in England and Wales EXCEPT places of religious worship. All of which will be now exempt from any entertainment licensing controls as they are not considered to present any "issues of nuisance, public safety and crime and disorder".

Village Halls etc do present these concens, will have be licensed but will not have to pay.

'The Government will also make it easier for village and community halls to host events at short notice by making use of the easy notification procedure the Bill provides for temporary events." He added.'

I think this is a reference to alcohol as they would not need a temporary licence if they did nor serve alcohol, or would they?