Temporary Event Notice

New licensing regulations 'positive news' for sector

10-Jun-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Amendments to licensing regulations for England and Wales have been welcomed by sector bosses, who say the new measures will help pubs recover from the pandemic.

Fairy-themed mobile bar brings cheer to communities without a pub

02-May-2018 By Fred A'Court

Some pubgoers may end up seeing a magical mystery woodland with sparkling fairies and unicorns after a night out, or at least that’s what customers to a new mobile bar will be greeted with even before they’ve had a drink.

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Can UK police impose a 'Euro 2016 style' alcohol ban across entire cities?

04-Jul-2016 By Poppleston Allen

Can the police do what they did in France during Euro 2016 and impose alcohol bans across entire areas? PMA legal experts Poppleston Allen investigate.

Sports

Planning for Euro 2016 & the Queen's birthday

11-Apr-2016 By Poppleston Allen

The Government announced last week that pubs will be permitted to sell alcohol on the evenings of Friday 10 and Saturday 11 June until 1am the following morning.

Legal

Make sure to switch safely to summer hours

07-Mar-2016 By Poppleston Allen

It is coming to that time of year again where the clocks move forward for British Summer Time (BST) and we will, effectively, lose an hour.

Existing licensing powers of entry to remain unchanged, says Home Office

27-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

The Home Office has decided to maintain the existing powers of entry under the Licensing Act, following a review into the measures.

Christmas: Temporary Event Notice applications

10-Nov-2014 By Poppleston Allen

It may only be November, yet my local radio station has already begun playing those ‘classic’ Christmas songs, an irrefutable sign the festive...

Legal checklist: Using pubs' outdoor areas

21-Jun-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Warm weather is generally greeted with open arms by pub operators, especially those fortunate enough to have a pleasant and usable external space. This presents a clear opportunity for licensees to really make the most of them. Here are some pointers...

Jubilee river traders will need premises licence just like pubs

30-May-2012

We are all being urged to engage with the forthcoming celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Thames river pageant scheduled for Sunday, 3 June promises to be a massive waterborne celebration with many hundreds of rowed boats and...

Licensees asked to pay policing costs

10-Dec-2010 By John Harrington

Pay for extra police or we'll object to your temporary event notice (TEN) - that's the message from police to licensees in Watford.

Last-minute TENs plan dropped

21-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore

Plans to allow pubs to get a last-minute temporary event notice (TEN) for "low-risk" activities appear to have been scrapped. The previous...

Legal Q&A: Temporary Event Notice dilema; 16-year-olds and beer; private parties

28-May-2010

Temporary Event Notice dilemma Q - I have been granted a Temporary Event Notice. The notice has been sent to me, but what do I do with it? A - You...

Closures lead to more questions

02-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson

Peter Coulson investigates the licence suspensions of Humberside pubs linked to illegal streaming (via computer) of Premiership football matches.

Pubs to get chance of last-minute TENs

09-Dec-2009 By James Wilmore

Police will be able to give pubs the green light for a temporary event notice (TEN) three days before an occasion, under new plans announced by the...

Police to have power to issue last-minute TENs

23-Oct-2009 By James Wilmore

Pubs will be able to get a last-minute temporary event notice (TEN) for "low-risk" events under new government plans. Police will have the power to...

What if they don't notice?

20-Oct-2009 By Peter Coulson

Online applications raise their own questions, such as what if councils don't notify people, says Peter Coulson.

Simpler system for outside catering

20-Mar-2008

There are a number of pub licensees who have for many years offered their services for outside occasions, supplying food and drink at events in the...

Chris Maclean: the TEN commandments

08-Oct-2007 By Chris Maclean

Whoever decided on the Temporary Event Notice (TEN) form is an idiot. A total idiot. The whole wretched process of applying for TENs is a complete...

Poor timing on TENs

14-Jun-2007

The temporary event notice (TEN) system has had its critics. It is seen as inflexible and unfriendly by some users, while local authorities sometimes...

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09-Nov-2006

Drinking-up at TEN Q What is the drinking-up time on a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)? A Interesting question. There isn't one. If you look at the...

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30-Mar-2006 By Peter Coulson

Morning Advertiser legal expert Peter Coulson answers your queries.

DCMS piles up the paperwork

15-Sep-2005

Predictably, the proposed new temporary event notice form from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) runs to no less than ten pages five...

Use temporary event notice as last resort

31-Mar-2005

The temporary event notice (TEN) is another aspect of the new law that does not seem to have been thought through sufficiently, but got passed...