Guidance Notes for Organisers Planning an Event on Council Premises

We have produced this guide to help you identify some of the steps you need to take for a successful and safe event. It is not comprehensive but it should help you to spot potential hazards associated with your event, point you in the direction of people who can help in the planning stage and provide you with a basic event check list.

The Events Team at Thanet District Council is always happy to help the area’s event organisers in whatever way we can. In particular, as part of the council’s duty of care, we want to make sure that organisers are aware of their responsibility for the event. You can contact us on 01843 577092.

As part of our service to event organisers you can:

Download your Landhire Form and
Risk Assessment form
Please be advised that a Risk Assessment must be completed and submitted with your Hire

Request Form before your application can be considered.
Pay your landhire administration fee by debit or credit card over the phone
Advertise your event free of charge on www.visitthanet.co.uk by e-mailing details of your event to tourism@thanet.gov.uk
Advertise your event free of charge on our community information portal. Visit www.thanet.gov.uk/communityportal
Call us for advice on any aspect of event organisation including health and safety issues
Join an Events Safety Liaison Group Meeting, held each month with representatives of the Emergency Services, and departments from Kent County Council and Thanet District Council with responsibilities associated with events