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East Dunbartonshire Council's Legal and Democratic Services department is responsible for the processing of all licence applications including Theatre Licences.
In addition to the delegated powers to grant licences, the Council's Civic Government Appeals Board is the licensing authority for miscellaneous applications under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 which includes the licensing of Theatres.
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If you run a theatre it must be licensed by East Dunbartonshire Council.
You must comply with any conditions attached to a licence.
No provision in legislation
Fee
A fee is payable with the licence application:
£85.45 for 1 year
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the 130 day period permitted for final determination of applications.
There are two ways of applying:
- Download an application form to be completed and submitted to the address shown.
- Apply online using the appropriate link.
Application for a Theatre Licence - apply online
If you wish to make a change to your existing licence, please contact the Licensing Team on the contact details provided.
Licence summary
If you run a theatre in East Dunbartonshire and wish to renew your licence you must re-apply to East Dunbartonshire Council.
Fee
The fee is £82.16
Will tacit consent apply?
Yes
Failed Application Redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
Licence Holder Redress
If you wish to appeal against a decision you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
If you wish to appeal against a decision to grant a licence and you are a valid objector, you may do so to the local sheriff within 28 days of the decision. The sheriff can only uphold an appeal if they consider that the licensing authority:
- Erred in law
- Used incorrect material fact when making their decision
- Acted contrary to natural justice
- Didn't exercise their discretion in a reasonable manner
Appeals against a sheriff's decision can be made to the Court of Session within 28 days of the decision.
Contact Details: Licensing Team