Nobody wants to fill in unnecessary forms when
they have an event to organise. We aim to avoid bogging down small
and simple events with an overload of paperwork but we must satisfy
ourselves that you have taken reasonable precautions to deal with
hazards and possible nuisance. As the owners of the land we have a
duty to anyone who may be affected by that land.
If you want to organise an event the single
most important thing to remember is: PLAN AHEAD AS FAR AS
POSSIBLE. You will need to discuss your event with us at
least two months in advance – more if it is a large or complex
event.
To help you we have developed an ‘Events
Pack’. You will need to complete and return some forms in the pack
to provide information about a proposed event so that we can decide
whether the event can be held. Other forms provide basic
information and guidance to you as an event organiser to help
you run the event smoothly and safely. One size does not fit all so
there will be some parts of this guidance that will not be relevant
to your event.
As events increase in size and complexity, so
does the need to provide more detail on what actions are taken to
control the event and to deal with emergencies. Organisers of large
events will also need to provide an event plan, show they have
followed specific guidance and prove they have competent people
employed to advise them and fulfil certain
functions.
You can download the Events Pack by clicking
on the following headings:
If you have any queries in respect of
organising an event on Council owned land, please contact:
Andy Buck, Safety Adviser on: 01229 876509 or
e-mail abuck@barrowbc.gov.uk