Scotland - Apply for Circus License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Circus License, the applicant must approach their respective Local Council in Scotland link

Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

1. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
2. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
10. The local authority will assess the application and decide whether to grant the applicant a license.
11. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Note: The applicant can be fined up to £20,000 if he/she uses a site for circus without a licence.

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Required Documents

• A completed application forms
• Proof of identity
• Proof of address
• Proof of public liability insurance
• Proof of employer’s liability insurance, if you are an employee
• A site plan at a scale of 1-500 showing all the relevant details listed in guidance note 3.1
• A letter from the premises owner or manager, giving permission for the entertainment to take place
• A copy of the proposed entertainment schedule
• A copy of the proposed admission charge, if applicable

Office Locations & Contacts

SCOTLAND LOCAL COUNCIL


Scottish Government Licensing Team
Post:
Scottish Government Licensing Team
Area GW14
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
Local Council – link
Note: The applicant must select their Local council from the drop-down menu.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for obtaining a circus license in Scotland vary from council to council. However, there are some general eligibility criteria that the applicant will need to meet in order to be eligible to apply. These include:

• The applicant must be over the age of 18.
• The applicant must have a clean criminal record.
• The applicant must have public liability insurance.
• The applicant must have employers’ liability insurance, if he/she is an employee.

Fees

• The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The Validity of the circus License is one time only.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 -30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of area
• Details of performance
• Details of animals if used
• Details of staffs

Need for the Document

A circus license (public entertainment license) is a document that allows the applicant to provide entertainment to the public in Scotland. This includes any activity that is performed in a public place for the purpose of entertainment, such as live music, dancing, or shows.

Information which might help

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Others

Here are some of the benefits of having a public entertainment license in Scotland:

• It shows that the applicant is authorized to provide entertainment to the public in Scotland.
• It helps to protect the applicant from legal liability.
• It gives the applicant peace of mind knowing that he/she is operating in a legal and ethical manner.
• It can help the applicant to attract more customers.