Event notification process
Notify us of your event
You need to notify us by completing and returning the Events Notification Form. If you are hiring council land we will be able to provisionally book this for you.
Please Note: There is an application fee chargeable for all event applications regardless of size, site required or status of organisation. The fee payable is £75 and is non-refundable.
Please read the guidance below before completing your form.
Thanet District Council is committed to enabling events that contribute to our vibrant culture, coastal environment and economy by working with event organisers, partners and agencies to provide a variety of safe and enjoyable events.
Please read our Events Policy and information on planning an event on council land for further guidance.
When we have received your completed Events Notification Form we will send you an Event Application Pack.
Deadlines for Submitting Documents
| Size of Event | No. of Attendees | Application Deadline |
Small | 0-499 | 14 weeks before the event |
Medium | 500-999 | 14 weeks to 6 months before the event |
Large | 1000+ | 8 months before the event |
Major | 5000+ | 12 months before the event |
Event Toolkit
- Event Management Plan
- Event Guidance
- Organising an Event
- Traffic Management Guidance
- Risk Assessment
- SECTU Advice – August 2019