Temporary use notices
Temporary use notices are used by operators, who are licensed by the Gambling Commission, to provide temporary betting activities in a place which does not have the appropriate type of gambling premises licence. For example:
- casino
- facilities for the playing of bingo
- use of a gaming machine
- other facilities for gaming
- facilities for betting.
Limits
Temporary use notices can only be used for periods of up to 21 days in any 12-month period.
A temporary use notice must be submitted at least three months before you would like the gambling or betting activity to take place.
The Council cannot refuse a temporary use notice unless the licensing authority, Police, Gambling Commission or HM Revenue and Customs object to it (which they must do within 14 days of receiving their copies).
If there’s an objection, we will hold a meeting called a ‘hearing’ where the Council’s licensing subcommittee will decide whether your temporary use notice should be refused.
Occasional use notices
Occasional use notices (OUN) are used by operators, who are licensed by the Gambling Commission, to provide temporary betting activities in a place which does not have the appropriate type of gambling premises licence. For example, at a ‘point to point’ horse racing event.
Limits
Occasional use notices can only be used for eight days or less, in one calendar year, at any one location or premises. If the event is to take place on consecutive days, one occasional use notice must be given for each day.
You must serve a copy of the completed Occasional Use Notice Form to us and the Police.
An occasional use notice can only be given by a person who is responsible for the administration of events on the track or the occupier of the track.
Fees and charges
Current fees and charges can be found on our Fees and charges page.
Please note: There is no fee for an occasional use notice.