Event organisers receive council backing

People and organisations wanting permission to put on small-scale events for less than 500 people in Powys will find it easier to apply through the county council’s website.

The improvement is part of the council’s Digital Transformation Programme, with a temporary event notice (TEN) needed for events held at a place without a premises licence, or not covered by an existing licence, for up to seven days (168 hours).

The type of events covered might include:

• Plays or films
• Indoor sporting events, such as boxing or wrestling
• Live or recorded music
• Dancing, or dance performances
• Facilities for making music or dancing
• Sale or supply of alcohol
• Sale or supply of late-night refreshments (hot food and drink between 11pm and 5am)

Applications were previously submitted through a UK Government website, by email or post, but can now be made using this online form: https://en.powys.gov.uk/tensubmit

Applicants must be at least 18-years-old.

“We received more than 800 temporary event notice applications last year, and the previous system for submitting them didn’t stop them being put in too late, for too long, or for the wrong council area, which caused us, and the applicants involved. a lot of problems,” said Councillor Richard Church, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for Legal and Regulatory Services. “We believe applicants will find the new process much easier to complete and more reliable.”

Applications must be made at least 10 working days before an event is to be held and ideally sooner, to allow time for any disagreements to be resolved. The cost of applying is £21, which has not changed.

People or organisations with further questions about temporary event notices should email licensing@powys.gov.uk or phone 01597 827389.

More information on applying for a temporary event notice is available through https://en.powys.gov.uk/tens.