We do meet with the organisers of Reading Festival on a regular basis. However, once a licence has been granted we are not in a position to change it unless the licence is reviewed or the organisers apply for a variation of that licence. If neither of these happen then all we can do is ask the organisers to comply. If they do they do but if they don't it is not legally binding unless it is approved by the licensing committee. Any new conditions have to be agreed by the organisers and have to comply with the 4 licensing objectives set down by the Government.

The issue of under aged drinking is a difficult situation to deal with. Whilst the organisers and the Council do take action to prevent under aged sales, the drinking of intoxicants is not an offence and as much of the alcohol is actually purchased by the parents and they are on private land, the issue has to be dealt with sensitively.