Sexual Entertainment Licensing Policy Statement

The Scottish Government has introduced legislation giving Council’s a discretionary power to licence Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEVs) in their area. Angus Council passed a resolution in August 2020 to licence SEVs in Angus. The powers to licence SEVs will come into force on 12 August 2021.

What is a Sexual Entertainment Venue?

A Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) is defined as any premises at which sexual entertainment is provided before a live audience, and the most common examples are lap dancing or strip clubs. However, the definition is sufficiently wide to cover other premises where sexual entertainment is provided. Premises where sexual entertainment is provided on no more than 4 occasions in a twelve-month period are not to be treated as a sex entertainment venue e.g. premises that cater for the occasional stag or hen do.

Policy Statement Consultation

The Council is looking for views in respect of the formation of its Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) Licensing Policy Statement.