I want to have a one off event in a premises serving alcohol and playing music within Hackney. What licence would I need?
You will need a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) Form. This is for an event for up to 499 people. Notification must be sent to the Police, at least 10 working days beforehand. Requests inside 10 days cannot be considered. If the Police do not object, the event can go ahead. If there is an objection, a hearing of the Council’s Licensing Sub-committee is required to consider the notification. Please note that: • The 10 working days notice does not include the day the notice is lodged or the day of the actual event. • The Police are required to object within 48 hours of receiving a TEN. • An objection triggers a committee hearing within seven days; the premises user needs to be advised within 5 days. • There are a maximum number of 12 events per calendar year applied to each premises. • Non-personal licence holders are restricted to 5 events per calendar year (in England and Wales). • Personal licence holders are restricted to 50 events per calendar year (in England and Wales). All licensabl
You will need a Temporary Events Notice (TEN) Form. This is for an event for up to 499 people. Notification must be sent to the Police, at least 10 working days beforehand. Requests inside 10 days cannot be considered. If the Police do not object, the event can go ahead. If there is an objection, a hearing of the Council’s Licensing Sub-committee is required to consider the notification.
