Event Planning Guide
About the guide
This guide is intended to provide base line guidance to events being held within Preston City Council's area of responsibility.
Preston City Council shall not be responsible for the interpretation of this guidance, and it is the responsibility of the reader to ensure that the latest legislation and British standards are followed.
It is the responsibility of the event organisers under Health and Safety legislation to ensure as far as is reasonably practicable the most up to date legislation and best practice is followed.
You can download a copy of the Event Planning Guide (PDF, 4 MB).
Planning Your Public Event
Information to help you create your event, the Event Safety Management Plan and other event documents required by the Event Safety Advisory Group.
Event safety management plan
Information on creating an Event Management Plan.
Guidance and best practice documents
A list of guidance documents.
Health and Safety Responsibilities
Information on the event organisers and landowners duty to ensure as far as reasonably practicable the Health and Safety of all persons on site.
Food safety guidance for catering events
A guide on how to meet the legal requirements on food safety for catering events.
Outdoor Event Catering
Guidance on how to minimise outdoor event catering hazards by following simple precautions.
Food Safety Checklist
The pre-event questionnaire that will help us access the level of risk on your stall and hopefully prevent any problems occurring prior to the event.
Electrical supplies, installations and equipment
Information on electrical supplies, installations and equipment, including cabling and generators.
Marquees
Managing the hazards connected with the erection of temporary demountable structures.
Stages
Information and advice on managing the hazards connected with the erection of temporary demountable structures.
On-site vehicles management
Information and advice regarding onsite vehicle management.
Public Events Infrastructure
Advice and guidance around Fairgrounds and amusement parks.
Street Parties and Fetes
Information and guidance on street parties and fetes. Including licensing implications and frequently asked questions.
Access for all
Information on ensuring you're thinking about, and supporting everyone, to be able to get involved in your event.
Marketing your event
How we can help you boost your event and exposure.
Event Safety Advisory Group
The Event Safety Advisory Group's aims to ensure that events in the city meet the best standards of public safety and event operations.
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