Fairground licences

A Public Entertainment Licence is required for the use of premises as a place of public entertainment, that is, any place where on payment of money or money’s worth, members of the public are admitted or may use any facilities for the purposes of entertainment or recreation.

In East Renfrewshire, the activities requiring a licence are

  • (a) a public concert other than a theatrical production

  • (b) a dance hall or discotheque

  • (c) an ice rink with audience accommodation

  • (d) an open air pop concert

  • (e) a fair ground

  • (f) a circus

  • (g) a large fete with marquees for the public

  • (h) a large fireworks or bonfire display

  • (i) a leisure centre with audience accommodation

  • (j) activities where a public audience may be present e.g. a boxing, wrestling or judo presentation

  • (k) a snooker, billiard or pool hall

  • (l) a radio or television studio with audience accommodation

  • (m) premises offering sunbed tanning treatments and tanning centres

An Indoor Sports Entertainment Licence is required for the use of a premises as a place of public sports entertainment.

Details on how to apply for a licence can be obtained by contacting

Licensing Section
Telephone: (0141) 577 3006