Decision details

The issue of fees for charities and voluntary organisations for public entertainment licences was considered by Members on 30 May 2012.  Following the amendment of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 by the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 in relation to public entertainment licensing, free to enter events were included in the definition of public entertainment.  At that time concerns had been expressed about the impact of this change on voluntary and charitable organisations.  The Council agreed at its meeting on 14 June 2013 that a robust monitoring period of a year be undertaken in relation to any change in the fees agreed in relation to voluntary and charitable based organisations with a further report being placed before the PPSL Committee to advise on cost implications in administering and any other issues in June 2013, this report was now before Members for consideration.

Motion

To agree that no public entertainment licence fee would be payable for events (indoor or outdoor) where the event is organised by a formally constituted voluntary group based in Argyll and Bute.

Moved by Councillor Robin Currie, seconded by Councillor Alex McNaughton

Amendment

To agree to consult with Community Councils on Options 2 and 5 as detailed at paragraphs 4.2.1 and 4.5.1 of the Executive Director’s report.

Moved by Councillor Rory Colville, seconded by Councillor Gordon Blair

The Motion was carried by 8 votes to 3 and the Committee resolved accordingly.

Decision

The Committee agreed to recommend to the Council that no Public Entertainment Licence fee would be payable for events (indoor or outdoor) where the event is organised by a formally constituted voluntary group based in Argyll and Bute.

(Reference: Report by Head of Governance and Law, submitted)