Pubs set to gain more TEN permits ahead of festive season
Pub operators planning events from Halloween to New Year must ensure their premises licence covers the intended activities and timings and check licence conditions that might block the plan. If permissions aren’t covered, a Temporary Event Notice can be used for one-off occasions. Standard TENs must be submitted at least 10 clear working days before the event, while late TENs need 5 clear working days; representations by the Police or Environmental Health Officer can trigger a hearing before the Licensing Committee. If there are no representations, a late TEN proceeds without a hearing. A single premises is currently allowed up to 15 TENs per calendar year for a maximum of 21 days, and a TEN may last up to 168 hours with at least 24 hours between each TEN. A premises can be defined so two rooms in one building count as separate premises. With the 2026 World Cup and the Fury v Joshua bout anticipated, many venues may have used more TENS to align with match screening times. The Licensing Act amendment, laid before Parliament by Sarah Jones, Minister of State, would raise the ceiling to 20 TENs and 26 days per calendar year, subject to Parliamentary approval, and would come into force on 1 January 2027 if approved. The change follows temporary increases in 2022 and 2023 to support hospitality; live television broadcasts are not a licensable activity, but venues may still require a TEN to offer licensable activities such as alcohol or late-night refreshments beyond permitted hours. Source: The Morning Advertiser
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