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Bridgend Council’s Cabinet will discuss an updated draft of BCBC’s Licensing Policy (pdf).

The draft policy (pdf) is largely unchanged, but now includes improved guidance for organisers of temporary and large-scale events being held in the county. The updated guidance:

Draft Licensing Policy (Summary)

Clarifies that occasional small-scale events on unlicensed premises don’t need a licence, though BCBC needs to be notified 10 working days before an event takes place.
States that Temporary Event Notices can be used if a licensed premises wants to change its usual licensing terms (i.e. to extend alcohol hours).
Recommends that anyone thinking of applying for a Temporary Event Notice should discuss the matter with the police and BCBC’s environmental health team beforehand, as this may prevent objections being raised around noise and public nuisance.
Outlines the procedure for a Late Temporary Event Notice (i.e. moving a venue at short notice).
Clarifies that any event expecting a capacity of 500 people or more will be classed as a “large-scale event” and needs a Premises Licence if licensable activities are to take place (i.e. serving alcohol, live music).
There’s an expectation that a “large-scale event” will be properly planned, with (ideally) up to three months’ notice given.
Signposts large-scale event organisers to BCBC’s Events Liaison Panel (made up of council officers and representatives from the emergency services), which provides advice and assistance.