Underground venue keeps licence after safety row

Carnglaze Caverns has said it is "hugely relieved" after being allowed to keep its premises licence, following a row that had put the future of the underground venue in doubt.

The popular music and wedding spot near Liskeard had been facing closure after Cornwall Council revoked its licence in January, acting on concerns raised by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service.

But after months of uncertainty and an appeal process, the venue has now confirmed a deal has been agreed for it to remain open.

Cornwall Council has been approached for comment.

"We are hugely relieved to announce that Carnglaze Caverns retains its Premises Licence," the team said.

"After months of stress and uncertainty, Cornwall Council has signed a consent order and we keep our licence, on terms we had proposed from the outset.

"It has been confirmed that we do, and always have, operated within the safety regulations set out by the Health and Safety Executive.

"In short: we are, and have always been, a safe venue, and we cannot wait to welcome visitors and gig-goers for the foreseeable future," the venue added.

Carnglaze Caverns, which has hosted events in its Rum Store space for more than 20 years, had continued operating during the appeal but faced cancellations during the dispute.

"We are truly sorry to everyone involved in events that had to cancel," said the team. "The situation was beyond our control."

The announcement has received a positive response from customers and musicians who have played at the venue, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Willie Edwards, of Wille and the Bandits, said "best news this year", while 3 Daft Monkeys wrote "absolutely brilliant news guys. An exceptionally beautiful and well-run venue, may you prosper".

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