BUSKING POLICY

Busking is permitted at the three sites listed below. Anyone wishing to busk at these sites must apply for a permit at the council office: permits will be valid for six months. Buskers are required to contact the council office at least 48 hours before performing to help prevent a double booking with scheduled fundraising activities or other buskers.

Buskers with a valid permit can move between sites.

Priority will be given to Lyme Regis residents under 25 years’ old.

Conditions

Buskers must:

• Spend no more than one hour at any one site; this time includes performing breaks

• Display the permit granted to them by Lyme Regis Town Council

• Perform between the hours of 10am and 8pm, only

Buskers must not:

• Cause a nuisance to other seafront users or businesses

• Amplify their music to a level which may cause a nuisance

• Use any pre-recorded music

• Busk where a pre-arranged fundraising event is taking place, unless the performance is part of that event and has been agreed with the event organisers

• Park any vehicle on Marine Parade or Cart Road beyond the turning circle

The busking sites are:

• The Cobb Gate end of Marine Parade

• Opposite the Performance Area, Marine Parade Shelters

• The junction of Langmoor and Lister Gardens

If these conditions are breached, the buskers’ permit will be revoked.

Implementation date: 1 May 2024

Review Date: May 2027