Cuts in red tape will make it
easier for village halls to be the social heart of their
communities
A
raft of cuts in red tape will make it easier for village halls to be the social
heart of their communities, says leading rural network ACRE.
Major changes to Government regulations on entertainment licensing,
which come fully into force from April 6, have reduced the burden on community
buildings.
It
says village halls now face less paperwork when it comes to putting on the
events, plays, performances and social evenings which pull communities
together.
ACRE, the national voice for England’s rural
community councils, runs an information and advice service for the country’s
10,000 village halls through its network of dedicated advisers. Its research
shows that alongside traditional activities such as youth clubs, WI, gardening
clubs and whist drives, village halls are hosting newer crazes such as Pilates
and Zumba and have seen a rise in exercise and keep fit
classes.
The
charity has produced a new guide ‘Entertainment in Village Halls’ which steers
management committees through the rules and regulations on licensing, music
copyright, cinema, events and more. It is available through your local Village
Hall Advisor http://www.acre.org.uk/in-your-area/village-hall-advisers
nationwide.
