North Warwickshire Borough Council has been made aware of an event that took place on land off Orton Road, Warton, on Saturday 29 August 2026.
North Warwickshire Borough Council has been made aware of an event that took place on land off Orton Road, Warton, on Saturday 29 August 2026. The event was unlicensed and was held without the permission or authorisation of the Council.
The Council is carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the event, including identifying those responsible for organising it.
As part of those enquiries, the Council understands that posters were displayed around the village of Warton promoting the event and stating that a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) had been issued by 'North Warwickshire Council'.
A Temporary Event Notice is used to authorise licensable activities at events and forms an important part of the licensing process. It helps ensure that events are planned and managed appropriately, considering public safety and the potential impact on local communities.
The Council can confirm that no Temporary Event Notice application was received in relation to this event and no notice was issued by the Licensing Team.
The Council is seeking to establish who organised the event and is asking anyone with information that could assist its enquiries to come forward.
Councillor Andy Jenns, Chair of the Alcohol and Gambling Licensing Committee, said:
“We are currently carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding this event and to identify those responsible for organising it.
"As part of those enquiries, we are aware that information was circulated suggesting that a Temporary Event Notice had been issued by the Council. We can confirm that no application was received in relation to this event.
"Temporary Event Notices play an important role in the licensing process and help ensure events are organised responsibly, with appropriate consideration given to those attending and to local residents.
"We would encourage anyone who has information that may assist our enquiries to contact the Licensing Team. Any information provided will be treated in confidence and could help us build a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding the event."
Anyone who believes they may be able to assist is asked to contact the Licensing Team by emailing licensing@northwarks.gov.uk or call 01827 715341.
All information received will be treated confidentially.