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  • Licences and types of permission

    There are common activities that require licences or special permissions when planning an event.

    The table below includes the most common areas that you will need to consider:

    Activities and permissions
    ActivityLicence /PermissionNotice Period
    Sale of alcohol/provision of regulated entertainment (up to 499 persons)Temporary Event Notice10 working days
    Sale of alcohol/provision of regulated entertainment (over 499 persons)Premises Licence 
    Sale of Goods on the HighwayStreet Trading Licence(s)28 days
    Closing a road or a section of road to vehicular trafficTemporary Traffic OrderMinimum of 6 weeks
    Parking SuspensionsEast Sussex County Council 
    Fireworks and special effectsPermission 
    Balloon releaseIs Not Permitted28 days
    Filming on the Public HighwayTemporary traffic order10 working days
    Filming/Photography Permissions1066 Filming/Photography Permit14 working days
    Drone FilmingIs not Permitted unless in exceptional circumstances. 
    Charity CollectionsStreet Collection Licence28 days

    * Hastings Borough Council holds several Premises Licences. Where your event requires the use of one of these licences you are advised to contact 'eventsadmin@hastings.gov.uk' as soon as possible to discuss further.

    ** If your event would require an application for a new Premises Licence you will need to apply to the Licensing Team allowing a minimum of 3 months planning time. Please see our Licensing section.

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