Licensing of Sexual Entertainment Venues

Closed 14 Feb 2021

Opened 19 Nov 2020

Contact

liquorandlicensing@scotborders.gov.uk

Overview

What is happening?

A change in the law on 26 April 2019 means that Councils can decide if the operators of Sexual Entertainment Venues (“SEVs”) should be required to apply to the Council for a licence.

What is a Sexual Entertainment Venue?

The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (“the Act”) defines a SEV as any premises at which sexual entertainment is provided before a live audience for (or with a view to) the financial gain of the organiser. The most common example of a SEV is a lap dancing club. The Scottish Government’s guidance which includes a full definition of sexual entertainment can be accessed below

https://www.gov.scot/publications/guidance-provisions-licensing-sexual-entertainment-venues-changes-licensing-theatres/

At a meeting on 27 August 2020, Scottish Borders Council decided it is necessary to consider if it should adopt a Resolution to licence SEVs. 

A copy of the report is available here.

Consultation on New Powers To License Sexual Entertainment Venues

Appendix  to Sexual Entertainment Venues Report

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Carers
  • Children and Young People
  • Civil and public servants
  • Councillors
  • Elected Members
  • Employees
  • Homeless people
  • Jobseekers
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender people (LGBT)
  • Low income households
  • Men
  • Minority Ethnic groups
  • Older people
  • Parents/carers
  • People with disabilities
  • People with long term conditions
  • Professionals
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  • Visitors
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Amenity groups
  • Architects/designers
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  • Businesses
  • Developers/investors
  • Development planning key agencies
  • Education institutions
  • External councils
  • Housing associations
  • Landowners
  • Licence holders
  • Planning consultants
  • Professional bodies
  • Scottish Government departments
  • Services/Utilities
  • Taxi Licence holders
  • Transport groups
  • Catering businesses
  • Community councils
  • Community group
  • Sports group
  • Third Sector
  • Voluntary Sector
  • All staff

Interests

  • Children and Young People
  • Early Years
  • Education
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender people (LGBT)
  • Libraries
  • Older people
  • Transport
  • Natural heritage/open space
  • Development management statutory consultations
  • People with disabilities
  • People with long term conditions
  • Local Government
  • Community councils
  • Common Good
  • Community Planning Partnerships
  • Digital skills
  • Community Safety
  • Community Justice
  • Businesses