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Organising an event on council land
If you want to hold an event on land owned by the council, you will need permission from the Events Office. Before planning your event please contact us to make sure the area of land you want to use is available and suitable for the type of event you are proposing.
Here is some useful information about organising an event:
- anyone can organise an event
- an event can be anything from a sponsored walk or community picnic through to large-scale music or sporting spectaculars
- anywhere outside on public land can be considered a possible event site, eg a park, the beach, streets or the seafront
- you can have an event at any time of year
The Events Office will need to know:
- what you are planning to do
- where you would like to hold the event
- what date(s) you are planning to hold the event
- some background information on yourself or your organisation.
You will then need to complete an application form and return it to us - you will also need to complete a risk assessment form. Once the Events Office has approved your event and its location, you will need to obtain Public Liability Insurance, proof of which must be given to the Events Office.
The Events Office will then provide you with a consent document.
If you wish to advertise your event you can hire advertising space on our lamppost advertising banners and our double crown poster sites [which are on the seafront between the Brighton & Hove boundaries, Upper and Lower Promenade].
Funfairs
Funfairs are treated as an outdoor event and if they are to be held on a public open space the council's consent is required. Anyone wishing to hold a funfair should apply to the Events Office giving at least 2 months notice.How to contact us
The Events Office
Room 425
Kings House
Grand Avenue
Hove BN3 2LS
Tel: (01273) 292711 / 293001
Fax: (01273) 292717
For further information on organising a safe event go to
www.hse.gov.uk