Organising an event on council land
How to get permission to hold an event on council land.
If you want to hold an event on land owned by the council, you need permission from our Events Office.
Before planning your event contact us to make sure the area of land you want to use is available and suitable for the type of event you are proposing.
Information about organising an event on council land
Anyone can organise an event. An event can be anything from a sponsored walk or community picnic to large-scale music or sporting spectaculars.
Anywhere outside on public land can be considered a possible event site. Examples are a park, community space, streets or the seafront.
Fees
Expect to be asked to pay a fee for the use of our land. Read our events policy including fees and charges.
To contact the outdoor events office for all fees and charges send an email to eventsinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Application process
Contact us to find out if the date for your event is available.
Once we've agreed on your location with you, complete the event application form and letter.
You must send a comprehensive risk assessment for your event with the application.
If everything is in order we'll confirm your event.
You will then need to obtain public liability insurance for your event. A copy of your public liability certificate must be sent to the Outdoor Events team to gain full consent for your event to take place.
We also require event organisers to complete the Sustainable Commitment form. This should also be returned to the Outdoor Events team. We're committed to managing the risks and environmental impacts of our activities, and to encouraging and supporting others to do the same. We want to continuously improve the environment for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.
If you wish to advertise your event you can hire advertising space on our double crown poster sites (which are on the seafront between the Brighton & Hove boundaries, Upper and Lower Promenade).
How to contact us
Events Office
Brighton Centre
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2GR
Telephone: 01273 292712
Email: eventsinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk