Check with your Local Authority which licences, permits and regulations you need to comply with. These may vary between Local Authorities.

Look at similar events organised within your area, especially those recognised as 'best practice'.

The Health and Safety Executive “Event Safety Guide” is a useful tool contact: www.hse.gov.uk for information. The Home Office has also published a "Good Practice Safety Guide" for small and sporting events taking place on the highway, roads and public places. Issued in August 2006 this is also available from HSE.

Checklist 1.9 Must Tell List (PDF) (Word Doc.) gives examples of permits/licences which might be required:

• Site landowner
• Local Authority Highways Dept
• Health and Safety Executive
• Police/Child Protection
• Environment Agency
• Agricultural Associations
• Caravan/Camping Associations
• Licensing Authority
• Emergency Services
• Performing Rights Society
• Veterinary Associations
• Gaming, Licensing Authority (Raffles)
• Volunteer Organisations
• Medical Organisations
• Security Industry Authority

Key Points:

• Research carefully
• Contact Local Authority
• Overall responsibility lies with organiser or designated group

See Also:

1.9 TIMELINE Must Tell Checklist (PDF)
1.9 TIMELINE Must Tell Checklist (Word Doc.)

2.3 Start Permissions Process
2.5 Insurance - organise/get quote
3.1 Chase Permissions
Section 7 Case Studies