Policy and Legislation
Details and links for tourism-related
Policy and Legislation.
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East of England Tourism's Policy for Responses to Public Consultations
Prior to our reorganisation in early 2006 - the East of England Tourist Board had a ‘development’ section. The development officer was responsible for preparing responses to public consultations on planning issues and enquiries. In doing so, he would consult the
EETB Membership on some major issues and ensure that the response represented the views of the membership that responded - both public and private sectors.
EET does not have a development role, nor any staff dedicated to this function. The Customer Insight Team can provide historical data on visitor numbers, and in time should be able to provide pertinent data to the Board and EEDA (East of England Development Agency) on the expected impact of a particular project in terms of future visitor numbers to the region or sub region.
Our policy has therefore been amended to:
- EET will respond only to public consultation where there is a regional tourism dimension.
- EET responses will be based on evidence we can compile on tourism proposed by the executive and approved by the Board.
- EET will not normally consult with members or partners on any response.
- EET will normally consult with EEDA over consultation responses in order to minimise accidental conflict.
- Occasionally EET will be a joint signatory with EEDA on public consultations.
- Any response to a public consultation will be signed off by the Board or the Chairman.
- EET will not normally agree to requests from individual members to provide a letter of support for specific applications.
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Brown and White Signs
Since their introduction in the 1980's
Brown and White Signs have been recognised as being hugely beneficial for the industry. They act as both directional signposts to make sure your guests can find you easily and as a marketing tool for passing and future custom.
The responsibility for the signs lies with two bodies - The Highways Agency on national trunk roads (motorways and other major routes) and local authorities on all other roads.
East of England Tourism is not involved in any aspect of the signs. Only certain businesses can qualify for a Brown and White Sign - and of these, only those meeting the criteria will be eligible. The criteria can be different depending on the local authority, and again they will be the first port of call for clarification on the figures. However, the basic Highways Authority conditions are available from their
Traffic Signs for Tourist Businesses guidance.
Once you have made contact with your local authority, they should be able to guide you through the application process. If you want Brown and White Signs on trunk roads or in neighbouring areas, your local authority should make the necessary liaison
with The Highways Agency.
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Performing Rights Society
The legislation concerning the requirement of a licence in order to play music in hotel bedrooms has been in place for some time, but is now being enforced. The Code of Practice below relates to the public performance licensing activities of PRS for Music, covering the playing of music in premises and at events (outside the home environment). It contains useful help and advice on how to obtain permission to play and perform music for any business, organisation or event.
PRS
www.prsformusic.com is a not-for-profit organisation, and is the leading copyright and royalty collection society
representing 60,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.
Click here to download the
Code of PracticePlease note: this document is in pdf format, and you will need
Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print.
