Such notices are required in the following circumstances:-
- where it is proposed to use premises for one or more of the licensable activities for not more than 96 hours a premises user may give a temporary event notice to the Council;
- premises user – is a person aged 18 or over who wishes to hold a temporary event at any premises.
- any person who is the relevant premises user (RPU) can submit the temporary event notice.
The procedure for submitting such a notice is as follows:-
- the RPU must give the temporary event notice to the Council and the
- Chief Officer of Police at least 10 working days before the event begins;
- the appropriate fee must be paid.
The notice must contain details of:
- the licensable activities proposed;
- the period, which must not exceed 96 hours, for which it is proposed to use the premises;
- the times during which the licensable activities will take place;
- the maximum number of persons (not to exceed 500) to be allowed on the premises at the same time;
- if alcohol is to be sold, if it will be for sale on or off the premises or both;
- any other matters as may be prescribed;
- if more than one event is applied for there MUST be at least 24 hours between each event.
The relevant premises user can withdraw a temporary event notice by giving the Council notice of withdrawal not less that 24 hours before the premises event.
