We know some of you plan events in B&NES all the time, and already know what you need to do. To make things easier for you, we've put all the downloadable forms and guidance you need in one place.
Health and safety
Counter terrorism
- Action Counters Terrorism training
- See our dedicated COVID-19 safety page for the latest resources
- Guidance on managing crowds safely - HSE
- Guidance on crowded places - National Counter Terrorism Security
- Guidance on fairgrounds and amusement parks - HSE
- A guide to safety for firework display organisers - HSE guidance
- Guidance on food at events
- Managing food safely
- Allergen guidance
- Food Safety Events Guidance for organisers
- Food Trader Event Checklist for Food Traders
- Event medical guidance
- The Purple Guide - written by The Events Industry Forum in consultation with the events industry. The guide aims to help those who organise music or similar events, so that the events can run safely.
- Risk assessment guidance - B&NES Council
- Risk management guidance - HSE
- Fire safety risk assessment - Open air venues - Home Office
- Construction phase plans for event organisers - B&NES Council
- Guidance on temporary demountable structures - HSE
- Working at height guidance - HSE
Safeguarding and well-being
Animals
Safeguarding
Environmental impact and sustainability
Banners
Noise
- Guidance notes on noise control for concerts and outdoor venues
- Application for permission to hold a noisy event
Sustainability
- Guide to tackling plastic at your event - Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA)
Waste
- Register of licenced waste carriers - GOV.UK
- Waste duty of care responsibilities - Environment Agency (EA)
- Dispose of business or commercial waste - GOV.UK
Equalities
- Equalities Act 2010 - guidance for service providers - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Advice on how to improve accessibility to live events - Attitude is Everything
- How to organise a successful event
- B&NES Parish Council Events Toolkit
- SAGE checklist for ensuring your event is safe
- Food Safety catering guidelines for good practice
- How to create an event management plan
- Event management plan template
- Example event management plan for a community event
- Risk assessment template
- Example risk assessment
- Example site plan for a community event
- Apply to hold an event in Bath and North East Somerset
- Apply to close a road
- Apply for a Temporary Event Notice
- Apply for a Premises Licence
- Apply for Street Trading Consent
- Apply for a Street Collection Permit
- Apply for permission to film in Bath & North East Somerset
- Buy business waste services
- Apply for permission to hold a noisy event