The Events team will consider a wide range of event applications for all types of events including:
- fun days
- concerts
- sports events
- festivals
Funfair and circus applications are welcome and are reviewed by the Parks Team.
Organisers can be commercial companies or charitable organisations.
Please note that for medium to large scale event applications (1,000 people or more), must be submitted four months prior to the event date.
For all other events, we require at least eight weeks notice unless otherwise agreed with the council.
Events guidance pack (DOCX, 5.7MB)
To apply to hire a park for your proposed event
Complete and return the Event Safety Management Plan (ESMP) and application form. Please note updated fees and charges for 2023.
ESMP Template 2024 (PDF, 108.41 KB)
Park hire application form (DOCX, 900.46 KB)
Once your application has been agreed in principle, the following forms must be completed along with your Event Management Plan (EMP), if applicable:
Customer set up form (DOCX, 93.21 KB)
Designated Premises Supervisor consent form (DOCX, 60KB)
Risk assessment template (DOCX, 68KB)
Send completed forms to:
events@lbbd.gov.uk
Applications are subject to approval by the council including the Licensing team and the Safety Advisory Group including Public Health.