These notices allow the use of premises for gambling, where
there is no premises licence, but where a gambling operator wishes
to use the premises temporarily for providing facilities for
gambling.
A temporary use notice may only be granted to a person or
company holding a relevant operating licence.
The same premises can not be subject to a TUN for more than 21
days in any 12 month period, but may be the subject of several
notices provided that the total does not exceed 21 days.
A notice may not be given in respect of a vehicle.
A temporary use notice must be lodged with the Council not less
than 3 months and 1 day before the day on which the gambling event
will begin.
Within 7 days of the date of the notice, it must be copied to
the:
- Gambling Commission
- Police
- HM Revenue & Customs
The Council and the above Responsible Authorities are permitted
to make objections in relation to a temporary use notice.
Objections must be made within 14 days of the date of the notice, a
hearing will then be held to determine the notice.
If no objections are received, the event can proceed as applied
for. A copy of the notice must then be displayed on the premises
for the duration of the event.
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