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In 2015 we held a number of events across the borough to celebrate our 50th anniversary. They were so well received, and enjoyed by around 100,000 people, that our free events programme Summer of festivals was born. Starting in 2016 with each year getting bigger and better.

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Get involved

Hire a park for your proposed event

The Events team will consider a wide range of event applications for all types of events including:

  • fun days
  • concerts
  • sports events
  • festivals

Funfair and circus applications are welcome and are reviewed by the Parks Team.

Organisers can be commercial companies or charitable organisations.

Please note new timescales for submitting an application:

  • Small scale events (0-1000 attendance), must apply 14 weeks prior to the event
  • Medium scale events (1000-5000 attendance) must apply 4 months prior to the event
  • Large scale events, (5000+ attendance), must apply 6 months prior to the event. (only in the application window September to January)

Events guidance pack (DOCX, 5.7MB)

To apply to hire a park for your proposed event

Complete and return the following documentation. Please note updated fees and charges from 2023.

ESMP Template 2024 (PDF, 108.41 KB)

Park hire application form (DOCX, 897.63 KB)

Customer set up form (DOCX, 93.21 KB)

Risk assessment template (DOCX, 68KB)

Once your application has been agreed in principle, the following documentation along with a up to date Public Liability Insurance (cover for at least £5 million) must be completed and provided, if applicable:

Send completed forms to:

events@lbbd.gov.uk

Applications are subject to approval by the council including the Licensing team and the Safety Advisory Group including Public Health.

Exhibiting at our events

We have great opportunities for you to promote your business/organisation at our events or an opportunity for you to sell your products to our residents.

For any queries regarding having a stall at our events, please email summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

Expression of Interest – Performers and performance groups

Would you like the chance to perform or showcase your programmes or projects at one or more of our festivals this year?

For any queries regarding performing at our events, please email summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

Catering at our events

If you would like to cater at our events you will need to provide documentation on the following:

  • Food Safety Management System based on HACCP Principles (SFBB or equivalent)
  • Risk assessment document for the operation of all catering units
  • Public Liability insurance (£5 million minimum)
  • Proof of local authority registration of all units and current hygiene rating
  • Food hygiene certificates for all staff handling food
  • Price list
  • Photos of food and catering unit

For any queries regarding catering at our events, please email summeroffestivals@lbbd.gov.uk

 

Sponsorship opportunities

The free Summer of festivals events programme to our residents can only happen with the kind support of local businesses and organisations and there are some great opportunities for businesses to get involved.

We can offer a range of sponsorship packages and are also always happy to discuss bespoke requests.

Find out more

Please contact us to arrange a meeting:

Gurvinder Bhaker

07977 018821

events@lbbd.gov.uk

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors