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Increasing the number of Temporary Event Notices in England and Wales
10 September 2026
Lead MP
Sarah Jones
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EconomyBusiness & Trade
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Sarah Jones raised concerns about increasing the number of temporary event notices in england and wales in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes to amend the Licensing Act 2003 by increasing the number of Temporary Event Notices from 15 to 20 per calendar year, and the total number of days on which a premises may be used for licensable activities from 21 to 26 days per calendar year. The measure aims to support vibrant high streets, community cohesion, local economies, and the prevention of crime and disorder. This change was temporarily implemented in 2022 and 2023 to aid the hospitality sector during the COVID-19 pandemic and intends to be made permanent.
Sarah Jones
Lab
Croydon Central
Suggests increasing the number of Temporary Event Notices to 20 per calendar year and the total number of days for licensable activities to 26 days per calendar year to support high streets and communities, prevent crime and disorder, and aid local economies. The benefits of this measure were evident during the temporary implementation in 2022 and 2023.
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