Whatever event you are planning, large or small, Dover District Council can offer support and advice. The Events Management Group at Dover District Council is comprised of representatives from all departments involved in the staging of events and a representative from the local Police. The Group discuss both internally and externally organised events and from these meetings have compiled a booklet, which is designed to offer practical help and guidance, providing an initial source of advice, information and checklists.
Event Management Toolkit (MS Word Format)
Event Management Toolkit (PDF Format)
Dover District Council, Highway Services and the emergency services need to know of any event taking place in the district, which will be open to the public and/or charging admission.These may require licences or raise public safety issues.We may also be able to assist with publicising your event in local listings.This form has been designed to discover areas of concern and to help ensure your event runs smoothly, so careful completion is essential.
Event Planning Form (PDF format)
The Home Office have produced a good practice safety guide for small and sporting events taking place on the highway, roads and public places
Good Practice Safety Guide (PDF Format)
A training day was held in November 05 to assist event organisers. The slides from the training day are available here for you to view:
Training day slides (PDF Format)
Dover District Council have the following land which can be hired for events:
Dover:
Kearsney Abbey, Connaught Park, Pencester Gardens, Crabble Athletic, Granville Gardens, Bushy Ruff, The Danes
Deal:
Marke Wood, Victoria Park, Walmer Green
Sandwich:
Sandwich Quay Green
Aylesham:
Freddies Field
| Price | Deposit | |
| Standard | £110.00 | £155.00 |
| Small Commercial | £110.00 | £525.00 |
Large Commercial
|
£365.00 | £780.00 |
| Community or charity | £36.50 | £155.00 |
| Mobile exhibition | £42.00 | £155.00 |
Deposits are refundable provided no damage is caused to the land or no costs are incurred by the Council e.g. additional refuse collections, increased utility bills etc.
Health & Safety Executive
www.hse.gov.uk
Tel: 01787 881 165 to order publications or 0845 345 0055 information line
Kent Fire & Rescue Service
www.kfb.org.uk
Tel: 01304 226886
Kent & Medway Ambulance Service
www.kentandmedway.nhs.uk
Tel: 01843 823107
Kent Police
Tel: 01303 289303 or 01303 289298
E-mail cos.sek@kent.pnn.police.uk
St. John Ambulance
www.sja.org.uk
Tel: 08700 104 950
Kent Highway Services
www.kent.gov.uk/travelling/
Tel: 08458 247 800
Dover District Council
Events contact
E-mail: jessica.murray@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 872406
E-mail: propertyservices@dover.gov.uk
Tel: 01304 872406
