Timescales
It's important to allow enough time to plan your event and consult with key stakeholders.
The notification requirements for events taking place are:
- very large events with over 5,000 attendees will need at least 6 months
- large events of 2,000 to 5,000 attendees will need at least 4 months
- medium events of over 1,000 attendees will need at least 3 months
- small events of fewer than 1,000 attendees will need at least 6 weeks
View the Council’s Event Management Process for more information on the process and stages.
Submitting an application
Before submitting, you should refer to the resources and guidance for submitting an event application.
To submit an event application you need to:
- complete the online Event Application (Google form).
- completed risk assessment (Google doc) and attach this to the Google form
Event management plan
Depending on the scale, location, and activities of the event, you may be asked to submit an Event Management Plan (PDF). The Event Safety Service will advise you if this is required.
Depending on the scale and location of the event, and the activities that are taking place, you may also be requested to submit an. The Event Safety Service will advise you if this is required.
A full manual on planning an event is available online.
When you'll find out
Once you have submitted your application, the Event Safety Service will endeavor to respond within 10 working days.
You may need to complete additional applications or permission forms. You can find out what you'll need for your event on the Event Application Form. This might include:
- Temporary Event Notice
- Parking suspension/dispensation request forms
We wish you the best of luck with your event. If you have any questions then do not hesitate to contact the events team by email.