Entertainment licensing

This document contains guidance on when a public entertainment licence is needed from Orkney Islands Council for activities such as funfairs, amusement arcades, circuses, travelling shows and similar events. It explains which places are excluded, how to apply, required documents and safety information, fees, site notices, consultation and decision times. It also outlines temporary licences lasting up to six weeks, permanent licences lasting one or three years, licence conditions, notification duties, appeals and offences for operating without a licence or breaking its rules.

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This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s application form for granting or renewing a public entertainment licence. It asks for applicant, business, venue, entertainment, opening hours, capacity, conviction and previous licence details. Applicants must choose a temporary, one-year or three-year licence and provide insurance, safety certificates, plans, site permission and the fee. Permanent licence applicants must display a public notice, and all applicants must sign declarations before submitting the form with supporting documents.

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This document contains a site notice template for applications for a public entertainment licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It explains how objections or representations must be made in writing to Orkney Islands Council within 28 days and must be displayed publicly at or near the premises for 21 days.

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This document contains a compliance notice for applicants for an Orkney Islands Council public entertainment licence. It records that a site notice was displayed for 21 days, or explains why this was not possible, including any removal, damage or obstruction. Applicants must add their details, dates and signature, then return the form to the Head of Legal Services.

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This document contains the conditions for holding public entertainment events under an Orkney Islands Council licence. It covers approved equipment, safety checks, insurance, inspections, fire safety, crowd control, cleanliness, noise, waste, toilets and drinking water. It also sets rules for fairground rides, special effects, advertising, changes to the premises and notifying the Council of changes. Breaking these conditions is a criminal offence.

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This document contains advice on managing the health and safety risks of bouncy castles and other inflatables, especially in windy weather. It explains when health and safety law applies, including the need for risk assessments during commercial use. Key safety steps include using the correct anchors, checking wind speeds, keeping inspection records and arranging a thorough annual inspection. Further guidance is available from the Health and Safety Executive, the Professional Inflatable Play Association and Orkney Islands Council Environmental Health.

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This document contains an application form for a cinema licence from Orkney Islands Council under the Cinemas Act 1985. It asks for details about the cinema, the applicant, any other planned entertainment, and the equipment you plan to use. You can apply for a licence that lasts up to one year, and you need to send the completed form and the correct fee to Legal Services at Orkney Islands Council.

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This document contains guidance on applying for an indoor sports entertainment licence from Orkney Islands Council under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It explains when a licence is needed, expected opening hours, fees, insurance, site notices and application deadlines. It also covers how applications are assessed, possible objections and appeals, licence holders’ duties, offences and data protection.

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This document contains an application form for granting or renewing an indoor sports entertainment licence from Orkney Islands Council. It asks for applicant, business and premises details, operating times, entertainment and facilities, maximum visitor numbers, public liability insurance and any convictions or previous licence applications. Applicants must sign declarations, display a public notice for 21 days where possible, and submit the completed form with the fee and supporting documents to the Council’s Legal Services.

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This document contains Orkney Islands Council’s conditions for indoor sports and public entertainment licences under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It covers permitted activities, opening times, audience numbers, insurance, fire and public safety, equipment checks, cleanliness, noise, waste, toilets, drinking water and required permissions. Licence holders must display and protect the licence, allow inspections, report important changes and follow instructions from the Council, police and fire service. Breaking these conditions is a criminal offence.

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This document contains a site notice template for an indoor sports entertainment licence application under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It provides spaces for the application date, premises, applicant and manager details, and explains how to submit written objections or representations to Orkney Islands Council within 28 days. The notice must be displayed at or near the premises for 21 days.

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This document contains a compliance notice form for applicants for an indoor sports entertainment licence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It confirms that a site notice was displayed for 21 days, or explains why this wasn’t possible, including details of any removal or damage. Applicants must add the relevant dates, premises and applicant details, sign the form, and return it to Orkney Islands Council’s Head of Legal Services.

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