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About Temporary Events Notices (TENs)

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Find out more about TENs, what they are, who can apply and their limitations of use. There are also links to guidance and information on how to apply, together with application forms.

What do we mean by a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

Subject to certain limitations, any individual (a premises user) who wants to use a premises for one or more temporary licensable activities may advise us of the event(s) by virtue of a 'temporary event notice' (TEN).

The 'licensable activities' include one or more of the following:
A TEN may be given in respect of any premises. This includes those that are not currently licensed and/or those licensed premises that want to temporarily derogate from their licence conditions for a temporary period.

Who can give a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

Subject to the following limitations, any individual aged 18 years or over may give a temporary event notice.

The limitations directly imposed on the use of TENs by the 2003 Act are:

TEN's in excess of the above limitations are void and will, in all cases be disregarded. Applicants intending to hold events in excess of any of the above limitations will need to apply for either a personal licence, a premises licence or a club premises certificate as may be appropriate.
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