Temporary event notices

Temporary event notices (TENs) must be received by both the Licensing Authority and the Police at least 10 clear working days before the event is to take place - 5 Clear working days for a Late TENs; see guidance notes. This does not include the day we receive it, the day of the event, weekends or Bank Holidays.

Any individual of 18 years or over can apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN), which authorises an event involving any form of licensable activity in a premises that is not already licensed for that activity.

A TEN can also be used to apply for extensions of hours or additional licensable activities in premises that are already licensed.

Licensable activities include the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshment.

Guidance for organising an event during COVID-19

Please see the important information and guidance regarding organising an event during COVID-19 on our Licensing Act 2003 overview page.

Terrorism events across Europe have raised concerns about security at events and large crowd gatherings. Although it is not possible to completely protect our public events, putting some interventions in place will hopefully make them less attractive to places to target.

Event Security Guidance

Event Security Guidance (PDF) [166KB] (opens new window)

HOT Security Procedure (PDF) [35KB] (opens new window)

SEE IT Poster (PDF) [63KB] (opens new window)

Application and guidance notes

All TENs acknowledgements will be sent via email stipulated on the application form.

Application fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation, submission error, incorrect details within application or if the application is submitted out of time.

Accessibility - If you are unable to download any of the application forms/documents on this page or require a paper version please contact us on 0300 456 0107 or email at publicprotectionnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window) and we will contact you to assist you with your application.

Temporary event notice guidance

Temporary Event Notice Form (Word doc) [61KB] (opens new window)

TEN Withdrawal of notice (PDF) [48KB] (opens new window)

GOV.UK: Apply online for Temporary Events Notice (opens new window), please read the guidance notes first.

Changes for 2022 and 2023

For the duration of 2022 and 2023, the number of Temporary Event Notices that a premises can use will increase from 15 to 20 per calendar year and the maximum total number of days temporary events may be held at a premises will increase from 21 to 26 days per calendar year.

A single premises can have up to 20 TENs applied for in one year, as long as the total length of the events is not more than 26 days, for events taking place in each calendar year of 2022 and 2023 only. 

You should apply for a Temporary Event Notice in the same way.

The full information can be found on the Legislation.gov.uk website: The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 UK Statutory Instruments 2021 No. 1049 (opens new window).