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Subject to section 100 of the Licensing Act 2003 an individual may give to the relevant licensing authority notice to use a premises for one or more licensable activities during a period not exceeding 96 hours.

An individual must be 18 or over and the notice must be given to the relevant licensing authority (in duplicate) no later than ten working days before the day on which the event period begins and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee. The maximum number of persons attending such events must be less than 500.

Two copies should be forwarded to Licensing Services and one to the Chief Officer of Police for the area, at the address shown below:

  • Police, Licensing Unit,
    Lancashire Constabulary,
    Preston Divisional HQ,
    Lancaster Road North,
    PRESTON
    PR1 2SA

If you would like further information and guidance on Temporary Event Notices (TENs), please contact Licensing Services. Please note, however, that Licensing Officers can only give general advice. If you need specific advice, you should contact your solicitor or legal advisor.

An application for a TEN requires the completion of the form, accessible below.

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Date Updated: 03/03/09