Christmas and New Year 2023

Licensees should remember that both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday this year.  

This means that, unless you have a special authorisation on your premises licence for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve with extended hours, the hours permitted on your licence will be those for a Sunday, which traditionally can be less than other days of the week.

Check your premises licence and see whether you have any special permissions for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve trading, and if so, check that those permissions apply to all the licensable activities you plan to offer on those nights – the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment etc.

You have time to apply for a temporary event notice (TEN) if your premises licence doesn’t permit what you need.

For Christmas Eve extensions you must submit your TEN by 8 Decembe,r or by 15 December for a Late TEN.

Please remember the Police or Environmental Health can refuse a Late TEN.

For New Year’s Eve the last dates for submitting your TEN is 13 December or 20 December for a Late TEN.

Please note:

During the festive period there may be a delay in processing applications.

Our offices will be closed on 25th - 26th December 2023 and 1 January 2024. Between these dates the office will be operating a reduced service.  

Please ensure applications are submitted in good time with all supporting documentation required.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Winter Licensing Campaign 2023

Please see attached communication we have been asked to share on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).

"GMFRS are writing to invite you to attend a free online Fire Safety presentation to help you understand your legal responsibilities under the Fire Safety Order and to help you protect your business from fire.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is hosting these presentations as part of their commitment to supporting businesses across Greater Manchester.

The Christmas period is a busy one for hospitality premises dates in order to support hospitality businesses GMFRS is pleased to offer you an opportunity a presentation which will be held over two dates highlighting the importance of fire safety and some of the increased risks of fire over the Christmas and new year period.

These online events are provided free of charge and are aimed at people who own or manage pubs, bars and clubs across Greater Manchester.

Please see attached letter for full details and instructions how to book on to the free sessions.

Also included is a short advice sheet with some key information for you to consider to ensure that you are complying with your legal obligations in relation to Fire Safety.

Further advice and information can be found on our website, www.manchesterfire.gov.uk under Business Fire Safety."

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service winter licensing campaign 2023

Fire Safety Advice: Risks from flammable decorations

Please see the Fire Safety Advice: Risks from flammable decorations letter we have been asked to share with all licenced premises on behalf of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) to raise awareness of the potential fire risk in relation to decorations used to line walls and ceilings in hospitality premises.
 

Poster for spiking

Dear Licence Holder, Designated Premises Supervisor, Manager,

Please find a Spiking poster from the College of Policing, which is connected to drink spiking. This explains what spiking is, and what to do if you think a member of staff, customer or you have been spiked, and what happens when you’re tested.

Please speak to all your staff, including door staff, about the content of this poster, and display copies of it in appropriate areas inside your venue, for example the toilets and bar area.

Your support will assist with our ongoing work and investigations into spiking incidents.