There will be a charge administered to event organisers for holding events within the district on Council land. The scale of fees and charges applied are based on the size of event, event location and type of event e.g. community / charity / commercial.
If your event sits within one of our parks and open spaces, we will also request a deposit to cover the cost of any damage to the grounds. All deposits and charges will be discussed with organisers before the event is confirmed.
| Event Classification | Fee per day | Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Local / Charitable Community Events | £170 | £363 |
| Small / Local Commercial Events | £340 | £720 |
| Large / National Commercial Events | By Negotiation | Dependent on size |
| Funfairs & Circuses | £2,627 up to 7 days Additional days £438 |
£1,236 |
Event Application fee
This fee will cover administration services for all events applications received for hiring WDC land. The amount chargeable will be 25% of the overall value of the park hire fee.
| Event type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Local Charity/Community Events | £42.50 |
| Small/Local Commerical Events | £85.00 |
Road Closure Application fee
This fee will cover administration services for road closure applications received. Payable upfront and on receipt of a confirmed road closure request in the District. The amount chargeable will be on a scaled basis, depending on the size of the closures and administration work involved.
| Classification of Road Closure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Level 1 Small road closure, for betweewn 1-3 roads | £134 |
| Level 2 Large road closure, for more than 3 roads | £268 |