Councils considered that some important elements were lacking, for instance the operator's insurance cover, site plans or safety certificates. Some councils agreed with operators that the requirement to propose an alternative venue for the funfair was a good one, and an improvement on the current law.iiiWest Lothian Council, written evidence But SOLAR asked why this should not also be extended to other applicants for public entertainment licences.xiiiSOLAR, written submission
Statutory consultees: we heard various suggestions as to who, alongside the police and fire service, ought to be consulted under the Bill.