# The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

S.I. 2017/221 · made 28 February 2017

These Regulations amend the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/692) by providing for increases in—the amount payable for certain categories of TV licence, andthe amount of each instalment for certain categories of TV licence which are payable in instalments.

Made under: Communications Act 2003 (Section 365, Section 402)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/communications-television-licensing-amendment-regulations-2017/pdf/uksi_20170221_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/communications-television-licensing-amendment-regulations-2017/pdf/uksiem_20170221_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Electronic Communications
Broadcasting
Made 28th February 2017
Laid before Parliament 1st March 2017
Coming into force 1st April 2017
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 365(1) and (4) and 402(3)(a) and (c) of the Communications Act 2003 (“the CA 2003”), as extended by—
(a) the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2003;
(b) the Communications (Jersey) Order 2003;
(c) the Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2003;
(d) the Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2004;
(e) the Broadcasting and Communications (Jersey) Order 2004.
The Treasury has consented to the making of these Regulations in accordance with section 365(6) of the CA 2003.

## 1 Citation, commencement and effect

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
(2) They come into force on 1st April 2017.
(3) They have effect in respect of TV licences issued on or after 1st April 2017.

## 2 Amendment of the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004

The Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 are amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 6.

## 3 Amendment of Schedule 1 (issue fees for TV licences)

(1) The Table in Schedule 1 is amended as follows.
(2) In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (black and white only) General Form for “£49.00” substitute “£49.50”.
(3) In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (including colour) General Form for “£145.50” substitute “£147.00”.
(4) In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (black and white only) Multiple Form for “£49.00” substitute “£49.50”.
(5) In the third column of the row relating to TV licence (including colour) Multiple Form for “£145.50” substitute “£147.00”.

## 4 Amendment of Schedule 2 (fees for TV licences payable by instalments)

(1) Schedule 2 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(1)—
(a) for “£37.64” substitute “£38.00”;
(b) for “£37.62” substitute “£38.00”.
(3) In paragraph 5(1) for “2010” substitute “2017”.
(4) For Table 1 substitute Table 1 in the Schedule.
(5) In paragraph 6(1) for “2010” substitute “2017”.
(6) For Table 2 substitute Table 2 in the Schedule.
(7) In paragraph 7(6)(b) for “2010” substitute “2017”.
(8) In paragraph 7(6), in the words after sub-paragraph (b)—
(a) for “£84.90” substitute “£85.15”;
(b) for “£12.12” substitute “£12.37”.
(9) For Table 3 substitute Table 3 in the Schedule.
(10) In paragraph 9(a) for “£5.60” substitute “£6.00”.
(11) For paragraph 9(c) substitute—
“(c) the amount of each of the first 7 of those instalments is to be £6.00 and the amount of each of the remaining 18 instalments is to be £5.50.”.
(12) In paragraph 11(1) for “£74.00” substitute “£75.50”.
(13) In paragraph 11(2) for “£61.00” substitute “£62.50”.
(14) In paragraph 11(4) for “£41.50” substitute “£42.50”.
(15) In paragraph 12(1) for “£74.00” substitute “£75.50”.
(16) In paragraph 13(1) for “£61.00” substitute “£62.50”.
(17) In paragraph 14(2)(a) for “£9.30” substitute “£9.45”.
(18) In paragraph 14(2)(b)—
(a) for “£11.65” substitute “£11.85”;
(b) for “£11.45” substitute “£11.55”.
(19) In paragraph 14(2)(c) for “£15.50” substitute “£15.75”.
(20) In paragraph 14(2)(d) for “4 instalments to be £23.25” substitute “first 3 instalments to be £23.65 and the amount of the final instalment to be £23.55”.
(21) In paragraph 15(1) for “£41.50” substitute “£42.50”.
(22) In paragraph 15(2)(a) for “£10.40” substitute “£10.45”.
(23) In paragraph 15(2)(b) for “8 instalments to be £13.00” substitute “first 7 instalments to be £13.10 and the amount of the final instalment to be £12.80”.
(24) In paragraph 15(2)(c) for “£17.35” substitute “£17.45”.
(25) In paragraph 15(2)(d) for “4 instalments to be £26.00” substitute “first 3 instalments to be £26.15 and the amount of the final instalment to be £26.05”.
(26) In paragraph 16(2)(a) for “£11.70” substitute “£11.85”.
(27) In paragraph 16(2)(b)—
(a) for “£14.65” substitute “£14.85”;
(b) for “£14.45” substitute “£14.55”.
(28) In paragraph 16(2)(c) for “£19.50” substitute “£19.75”.
(29) In paragraph 16(2)(d) for “4 instalments to be £29.25” substitute “first 3 instalments to be £29.65 and the amount of the final instalment to be £29.55”.
(30) In paragraph 17(2)(a) for “£13.50” substitute “£13.65”.
(31) In paragraph 17(2)(b)—
(a) for “£16.90” substitute “£17.10”;
(b) for “£16.70” substitute “£16.80”.
(32) In paragraph 17(2)(c) for “£22.50” substitute “£22.75”.
(33) In paragraph 17(2)(d) for “4 instalments to be £33.75” substitute “first 3 instalments to be £34.15 and the amount of the final instalment to be £34.05”.

## 5 Amendment of Schedule 3 (fees for interim TV licences)

(1) Schedule 3 is amended as follows.
(2) In the Table, in the third column of the row relating to Interim TV licence (black and white only) (not in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) for “£4.08” substitute “£4.125”.
(3) In the Table, in the third column of the row relating to Interim TV licence (including colour) (not in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) for “£12.12” substitute “12.25”.
(4) In paragraph 1(5)(b) for “£145.50” substitute “147.00”.

## 6 Amendment of Schedule 5 (TV licence fees for hotels and hospitality areas and mobile units)

(1) Schedule 5 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 1, in the definition of “relevant amount”—
(a) in paragraph (a) for “£49.00” substitute “£49.50”;
(b) in paragraph (b) for “£145.50” substitute “£147.00”.
(3) In paragraph 3(1)(a) for “£49.00” substitute “£49.50”.
(4) In paragraph 3(1)(b) for “£145.50” substitute “£147.00”.

## Signature

Karen Bradley
Secretary of State
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
28th February 2017
We consent:
Gutto Bebb
David Evennett
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
28th February 2017

## 

Table 1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Date by which instalment is to be paid
Amount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)
£85.15
£79.65
£73.00
£64.95
£54.85
£41.85
The last day of the period of 1 month beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.37
£13.47
£14.80
£16.41
£18.43
£21.03
The last day of the period of 2 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.37
£13.47
£14.80
£16.41
£18.43
£21.03
The last day of the period of 3 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.37
£13.47
£14.80
£16.41
£18.43
£21.03
The last day of the period of 4 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.37
£13.47
£14.80
£16.41
£18.43
£21.03
The last day of the period of 5 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.37
£13.47
£14.80
£16.41
£18.43
£21.03
Table 2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Date by which instalment is to be paid
Amount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)
£85.75
£80.20
£73.50
£65.35
£55.15
£42.00
The last day of the period of 1 month beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.25
£13.36
£14.70
£16.33
£18.37
£21.00
The last day of the period of 2 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.25
£13.36
£14.70
£16.33
£18.37
£21.00
The last day of the period of 3 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.25
£13.36
£14.70
£16.33
£18.37
£21.00
The last day of the period of 4 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.25
£13.36
£14.70
£16.33
£18.37
£21.00
The last day of the period of 5 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£12.25
£13.36
£14.70
£16.33
£18.37
£21.00
Table 3
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Date by which instalment is to be paid
Amount of instalment payment
Date on which the licence is issued (“the issue date”)
£24.50
£29.40
£36.75
£49.00
The last day of the period of 1 month beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£24.50
£29.40
£36.75
£49.00
The last day of the period of 2 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£24.50
£29.40
£36.75
£49.00
The last day of the period of 3 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£24.50
£29.40
£36.75
The last day of the period of 4 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£24.50
£29.40
The last day of the period of 5 months beginning on the day immediately following the issue date
£24.50

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Communications (Television Licensing) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/692) by providing for increases in—
(a) the amount payable for certain categories of TV licence, and
(b) the amount of each instalment for certain categories of TV licence which are payable in instalments.
In summary—
(a) the amount payable for a basic colour TV licence is increased from £145.50 to £147.00 and for a basic black and white TV licence is increased from £49.00 to £49.50 (see regulations 3 and 6);
(b) the instalments for a budget instalment licence and for an easy entrance licence are increased so that in each case the total amount payable is increased from £145.50 to £147.00 (see regulation 4);
(c) the instalments for a premium instalment licence (a colour TV licence payable in quarterly instalments) (not available in the Channel Islands of the Isle of Man) are increased so that the total amount payable is increased from £150.50 to £152.00 (see regulation 4);
(d) the amount payable for each month for a colour interim TV licence (relevant to any person who is 74 years of age and who will therefore become eligible for a free licence in less than a year) is increased from £12.12 to £12.25 and for a black and white interim TV licence is increased from £4.08 to £4.125 (interim licences are not available in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man) (see regulation 5).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/221 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/communications-television-licensing-amendment-regulations-2017
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.