Hypnotism Authorisation
If you wish to show, demonstrate or
perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have authorisation from
Peterborough City Council in the foprm of a consent. You must apply
for a seperate consent for each venue or prmises to be
used.
Applications must be made not less
than 28 days in advance of the proposed performance
You must comply with any conditions attached to an
authorisation.
Eligibility Criteria
Appicants must have appropriate public liability insurance in
place for any proposed events. Applicants must not have been
previously refused a consent or convicted of any offence under the
Hypnotism Act 1952
Fees
- There is currently no fee in the Peterborough
City Council Area
Regulation Summary
Hypnotisum is regulated by the
Hypnotism Act 1952 you must ensure that you comply with
the legislation
Application Evaluation Process
Once we have received a valid application the following agencies
will be consulted: Police, Health and Safety, Local Safeguarding
Children's Board. If there are no objections the consent will be
approved and issued subject to conditions.
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 otherwise
within 40 days. If you would like to contact us at anytime
regarding your application you can do this online here
if you applied through the Business Link service or use the contact
details below.
How to Apply
You can apply online using the links below.
Apply for consent to conduct an exhibition, demonstration or
performance of hypnotism
Or you can download the application form by using the
link below and return the competed form to us at the address
provided on the form.
Application form for
consent to conduct an exhibition, demonstration or performance of
hypnotism
Hypnotism consent
conditions
Public Register
For details regarding current Hypnotism Events please contact
the Licensing Team
Failed application redress
Please contact Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
Licence holder redress
Please contact your Peterborough City Council in the first
instance.
Consumer complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the
first contact is made with the venue or performer by you
- preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that
has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give
you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
Other redress
If you have any issues regarding a hypnotism
performance for example compliants relating to; noise or
possible non compliance with regulations, or if
one performer wishes to complain about another, please
contact Peterborough City Council for help and advice.
Contact details
For help and advice please contact the
Licensing Team
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