Indoor Sports Entertainment Licence

The Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982 requires that an Indoor Sports Entertainment Licence is necessary for the use of premises as a place of public sports entertainment.

How do I apply?

To apply for a licence, return your completed application form with the appropriate fee to the Licensing Section.

Alternatively You can submit your application by post to the following address:

Licensing Section

Glasgow City Council

City Chambers

George Square

Glasgow G2 1DU

We recommend that you send the application by Recorded Delivery/Special Delivery to ensure that it is received.

How much will it cost?

Please refer to our  Fees and Charges [250kb] document for details of the current fees and accepted payment methods.

The application will not be accepted without the correct fee.

How to make payment?

Payment for your application should be made by BACS Transfer (electronic banking) to the Licensing Board Account. 

When making payments please quote your licence reference number if you are a current licence holder or quote ISEL/Name of Premise or Address if you are a new licence holder as detailed below:-

Account Name: Glasgow City Council - Licensing
Account No. 00116224
Sort Code: 83-44-00
Reference: ISEL/Name of Premise or address e.g.  SOSG/"Glasgow City Council" or "231 George Street, G1 1X"

Please note that your application will not be formally lodged until payment has been received.  The fees are non-refundable. 

We do not recommend that you send a renewal application to us by post, preferred method is by Email. If you do, you must ensure that it is lodged with us before the expiry date of your current licence.