TEN is needed at Christmas events
With Christmas rapidly approaching, Wealden District Council’s Licensing Team would like to remind the organisers of Christmas Fairs, Bazaars, Markets, Social Evenings and similar events that all sales of alcohol at such events must be licensed.
If the premises where the event is taking place does not have a Premises Licence to sell alcohol, then a temporary licence (known as a Temporary Event Notice, or TEN) must be obtained from the local Licensing Authority.
“Temporary Event Notices cover more than just one-off events where a bar is in operation.” explains Councillor Jim Hollins, chairman of Wealden District Council’s Licensing Committee. “Sales of alcohol include those events in which a glass of wine is included within the ticket/entry price, or where alcohol is provided “free” but a “donation” is requested to cover costs. However, alcohol may be given as lottery prizes without the benefit of a licence provided it is in a sealed container and is not given to under-18s.”
A TEN License can be obtained by applying on the official form at least two weeks in advance of the event and enclosing the fee of £21.
Application forms for events in Wealden District can be downloaded from the website or obtained from the Councils' Hailsham offices.
