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Renfrewshire Council Annual Report 2008 - 2009 Entertainment Licences
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You need a public entertainment licence if you intend to hold any of the following types of events or activities where members of the public are charged entry or are allowed to use facilities for entertainment or recreation purposes:
- open air concerts
- circuses
- fairgrounds
- large fetes with tented accommodation for the public
- snooker, billiards or pool halls which do not have a liquor licence
- premises used for dancing which are not exempt
- amusement arcades
- tanning salons.
How do I apply for a licence?
What documents do I need to apply for a licence?
How much is the licence fee?
How long will my application take?
Who is consulted about my application?
What happens if there is an objection to my application?
What conditions are attached to my licence?
How long does the licence last for?
How do I apply for a licence?
An application pack with an application form, guidance notes and conditions of licence can be downloaded below:
Premises based application
premises based application (pdf - 107KB)tanning salon licence conditions (pdf - 91KB)guidance notes (pdf - 79KB)Funfair, circus, event type application
Funfair, circus, event type application (pdf - 107KB)funfair, circus, event type conditions (pdf - 92KB)display notice and compliance certificate (pdf - 85KB)You can apply in person at our Customer Service Centre or post your application to us at the address below, with the appropriate fee and documents enclosed.
If you are considering an event and wish advice on whether a licence is required you may contact us on the details below.
You must answer every question on the form. If a question is not relevant, mark it as 'not applicable'.
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What documents do I need to apply for a licence?
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How much is the licence fee?
Information on fees for all licences is available on our application fees webpage.
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How long will my application take?
All applications made under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 must be considered within three months and a decision made within six months.
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Who is consulted about my application?
A copy of your application will be sent to Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue, the local Councillor, the Community Councillor, the Environmental Services Department, Planning & Transport, Education & Leisure and where the premises are within Paisley Town Centre the Town Centre Manager. They will carry out their own investigations and report back to the licensing section.
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What happens if there if an objection to my application?
If an objection is received from any of the consultees, the application must be considered at a meeting of the Regulatory Functions Board. You will be formally cited to attend the meeting and a copy of the letter of objection will be sent out to you with the citation letter.
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What conditions are attached to my licence?
The conditions of licence can be downloaded here:
Conditions attached to Public Entertainment - Fairgrounds (pdf - 92KB)Conditions attached to Public Entertainment - Premises (pdf - 91KB)back to top
How long does the licence last for?
Applications for the grant of a public entertainment licence - premise based are generally granted for a period of one year. Applications to renew an existing licence are normally granted for a two year period. However, public entertainment licences for events are granted for the duration of the event and expire when they finish.
Renfrewshire Council
Licensing Section
Renfrewshire House
Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1TT
phone: 0141 842 4499
fax: 0141 840 3566
email: licensing.cs@renfrewshire.gov.uk
