Community buildings in a changing landscape Add music Community buildings in a changing landscape Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Add music Premise licences

Premises Licence All businesses and organisations that undertake licensable activities on a permanent basis must have a premises licence from their local authority. A premises licence is needed: To hold regulated entertainment In order for alcohol to be served Points to note: A licence is held in perpetuity unless revoked. Fees are chargeable All businesses and organisations that undertake licensable activities on a permanent basis must have a premises licence from their local authority. A premises license will be needed for the following circumstances: To hold regulated entertainment, this can include plays, film shows, indoor sporting events, performances of music, dance performances and similar entertainments. A Premise Licence replaces public entertainment licences – you do not need both. You will also need a license if you wish to sell alcohol. A Designated Premises Supervisor(DPS) will need to be appointed as the Licence holder. However, where a Community Buildings committee collectively accept the responsibility for supervising the sale of alcohol, the Licensing Authority can waive the need for a DPS. You also need to be aware that: The premises licence comprises of a full detailed application which asks how you intend to manage the building and based on the information you put in the form will amount to the “conditions” which you must adhere to. Failure to fulfil the conditions could result in the licence being revoked. You will have to pay for your license, fees are chargeable in line with The Licensing Act 2003.

Temporary Events Notices Points to note: Available for a licensable activity in premises that are not licensed For small scale events, with less than 500 people lasting no longer than 168 hours Indoor or outdoor events Maximum of 12 can be granted annually Fees apply The rules are changing soon If you do not have, or wish to apply for, a premises licence but are organising a temporary event and want to serve or sell alcohol, provide late night refreshment, or put on regulated entertainment, you’ll need to complete a temporary event notice. If you do not have, or wish to apply for, a premises licence but are organising a temporary event and want to serve or sell alcohol, provide late night refreshment, or put on regulated entertainment, you’ll need to complete a temporary event notice. A TEN is a form that you provide to the local council, the police and environmental health, letting them know about the planned event. For the purpose of a TEN, a temporary event is a relatively small-scale event attracting fewer than 500 people. The event must last no more than 168 hours and can be held either outdoors or indoors. Any premises can only be used for 12 temporary events per year, for up to a total maximum of 21 days. A fee is chargeable for the licence. Consultation is taking place on changes to the way the TENS system is operated. This may result in a much more complicated and time consuming exercise for those who wish to use them. For example, you would need to submit your application with a longer notice period in order to be able to get it agreed and more agencies will have the right to object to a TENS being granted, which could further hold up the process. This means that applying for a TENS will no longer be a simple process and halls may wish to consider whether there are advantages in going for a full licence. This will also apply to those buildings that already have a premises licence but are applying for a temporary extension.

For further information please contact RAY on 0845 313 0270