Temporary event notices
If you want permission to hold an event which involves the short-term supply of alcohol, provision of regulated entertainment or provision of late night refreshment, you need to apply for a Temporary Event Notice. This system involves an event organiser (the “premises user”) giving a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) to the Licensing Authority and copying this to the relevant Police Authority.
Further information and guidance on how to apply is available on the Home Office Website.
Apply for a Temporary Event Notice
Application deadline for Christmas and New Year events
| Occasion | Date of event | Deadline for submitting a standard TEN | Deadline for submitting a LATE TEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday 24 December 2025 | Tuesday 9 December 2025 | Tuesday 16 December 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December 2025 | Wednesday 10 December 2025 | Wednesday 17 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday 26 December 2025 | Wednesday 10 December 2025 | Wednesday 17 December 2025 |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday 31 December 2025 | Friday 12 December 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| New Year's Day | Thursday 1 January 2026 | Monday 15 December 2025 | Monday 22 December 2025 |