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Events with alcohol, regulated entertainment or late night refreshments carried out on unlicensed premises or when these are outside the scope of an existing licence need a temporary event notice (TEN).

Detailed information including the licensing regulations, application forms, fees etc is available on GOV.UK.  Please read the guidance notes contained within the application prior to submission.   For further information contact the licensing office using the contact details below.

Please note the following when applying:-

  • the number of times a person (the "premises user") may give a temporary event notice (50 times per year for a personal licence holder and 5 times per year for other people);
  • the number of times a person (the "premises user") may give a late temporary event notice (10 times per year for a personal licence holder and 2 times per year for other people);
  • the number of times a temporary event notice may be given in respect of any particular premises (15 times in a calendar year);
  • the length of time a temporary event may last for these purposes (168 hours) (7 days)
  • the maximum aggregate duration of the periods covered by temporary event notices at any individual premises (21 days per calendar year); and
  • the scale of the event in terms of the maximum number of people attending at any one time (a maximum of 499).

How to apply

You can apply:

  • In person: application forms for the all licences that relate to the Licensing Act 2003 need to be downloaded and printed from GOV.UK. Completed forms should be submitted to the Licensing Office. If you require the form to be checked prior to submission please call us first to arrange an appointment for you using the contact details below.  A copy of the application must also be served on the police and Environmental Health Service. Full addresses can be found on the following list responsible authorities.
  • Online: you can apply and pay for your application online for Premises, Clubs or Temporary Event related licences. Before making an online application please make sure you have the relevant application form downloaded and completed from GOV.UK and that you have the relevant documents (e.g. plans) ready as these will be uploaded with your online application.

Contact Us

Licensing Team
Lister Road
Dudley
DY2 8JW

Telephone: 01384 814727 or 01384 814474