If you are erecting any large structures, such as marquees, a temporary structures licence may be required. - Loudspeaker consent If Public Address (PA) systems will be playing music, it is advisable to check with your council if any form of consent licence is required. - Event licence An actual licence for your may be required. Some local authorities ask that this is applied for when a public event is staged. - Merchandise licence If anything is going to be sold to participants and members of the public, this licence may be required. - Alcohol licence Licences are only required if alcohol is sold. If you do want to sell alcohol, you will need to contact your council for a Temporary Events Notice form. This form costs £21. - Food licence You do not need a licence to sell food. If you are planning on including concession units, then health and safety and hygiene licences will be required. - Public Collection Licence If you are planning to have a public collection to raise funds for a charity or other organisation you will need this licence. -Tombolas/Raffles If the tombola/raffle tickets are sold on the day of the Community Games and the prizes are not worth more than £500 in total then it will be exempt from gambling regulations However, if tickets are sold in advance of the event, you will need a lottery registration but do speak to your local council first. Any proceeds from the tombola/raffle must go to a good cause such as a charity or towards covering the costs of your event. - Music licence
If you are erecting any large structures, such as marquees, a temporary structures licence may be required. - Loudspeaker consent If Public Address (PA) systems will be playing music, it is advisable to check with your council if any form of consent licence is required. - Event licence An actual licence for your may be required. Some local authorities ask that this is applied for when a public event is staged. - Merchandise licence If anything is going to be sold to participants and members of the public, this licence may be required. - Alcohol licence Licences are only required if alcohol is sold. If you do want to sell alcohol, you will need to contact your council for a Temporary Events Notice form. This form costs £21. - Food licence You do not need a licence to sell food. If you are planning on including concession units, then health and safety and hygiene licences will be required. - Public Collection Licence If you are planning to have a public collection to raise funds for a charity or other organisation you will need this licence. -Tombolas/Raffles If the tombola/raffle tickets are sold on the day of the Community Games and the prizes are not worth more than £500 in total then it will be exempt from gambling regulations However, if tickets are sold in advance of the event, you will need a lottery registration but do speak to your local council first. Any proceeds from the tombola/raffle must go to a good cause such as a charity or towards covering the costs of your event. - Music licence