Overview

This bill aims to provide support for Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) in the UK by amending existing legislation to offer them benefits in areas such as utility bills, copyright, environmental protection, and training. It seeks to reduce costs and burdens for these clubs.

Description

The bill makes several key amendments to existing Acts:

• Competition and Service (Utilities) Act 1992: Allows the Secretary of State to create regulations enabling regulators to consider lower utility tariffs (gas, electricity, water, sewerage) for CASCs.
• Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Extends the permitted use of copyrighted sound recordings and their associated musical compositions and lyrics for CASCs' activities.
• Environmental Protection Act 1990: Adds CASCs to the list of bodies exempt from certain statutory nuisance provisions, reducing regulatory burdens.
• Learning and Skills Act 2000: Includes volunteer coaches and officials in CASCs within the scope of certain provisions in the Act related to training and skills development.

The bill defines "Community Amateur Sports Clubs" as it is defined in Schedule 18 of the Finance Act 2002.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to directly increase government spending. Any potential cost savings to CASCs from reduced utility bills or other benefits would be indirect and depend on the actions of utility companies and other relevant bodies. No specific figures on financial impact are provided.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs): They stand to benefit from reduced costs and administrative burdens.
• Utility Companies: They may face regulatory pressure to offer lower tariffs to CASCs.
• Copyright Holders: Their rights are slightly modified to allow CASCs greater flexibility in the use of copyrighted material.
• Environmental Regulators: Their responsibilities may be slightly reduced due to the changes regarding statutory nuisances.
• Government Agencies: Responsible for implementing the regulatory changes under the various amended acts

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