Temporary Event Notices may be given for carrying out licensable activities on a temporary basis - for example, a 'one off' or occasional event. There are certain limits, including
The event must be for no more than 500 people (including staff and performers)
The event must be for no more than 96 consecutive hours
There must be at least 24 hours between two Temporary Event Notices given for the same premises by the same person or an associate
A Personal Licence holder may give no more than fifty Temporary Event Notices per calendar year
An individual who does not hold a personal licence may give no more than five Temporary Event Notices per calendar year
- No more than twelve Temporary Event Notices may be given for a particular premises in a calendar year
Temporary Event Notices may be given for a particular premises for no more than fifteen days in a calendar year (a day includes part of a day, so an event running from 6pm on one day until 6am the next is classed as a two day event)
Procedure
The government has released a blank Temporary Event Notice, which is available from 'Application Forms' on this page. This version can be printed and filled in by hand.
Two copies of a Temporary Event Notice must be given to the Licensing Authority, and one copy to the Police, at least 10 clear working days before the event. However, it is recommended that applicants give between one and two months notice ahead of the event taking place. The Police may object if they think the event will adversely affect crime and disorder. If this happens and the matter cannot be resolved informally, there will be a hearing to decide whether or not the event will proceed.
A fee of £21 is payable to the Licensing Authority for each temporary event notice.
The Licensing Authority must acknowledge and return one copy of the Temporary Event Notice to the applicant on the working day after it is received. This copy of the Notice must be displayed on the premises during the event.
