Published Date: 28 November 2005
Skegness Town Council’s management committee wants to hike the fee, which is currently £5 and allows the applicant to use the logo in whatever form they wish for as long as they want.
At a meeting on Wednesday members voted in favour of making a charge to cover the reproduction of the logo for just three years – £100 for commercial use and £15 for non-profit use.
After three years users would have to re-apply for permission.
The committee also wanted to put conditions in place which would mean each application covers the use of the logo for only one purpose – meaning a company wanting to print it on letterheads and on its vehicles, for example, would have to pay twice.
The recommendation was made after Coun John Byford investigated the prices charged by other organisations for similar copyright licences.
“It’s always been my opinion that the £5 we charge is far too low,” said Coun Byford.
“Over the last few years many applications have been for commercial use. Vast amounts of money can be made by applicants.”
The full council will give the recommendation a final yes or no.
