What's On
Scarborough Borough Council organises and hosts a range of events throughout the year including the annual Maritime Seafest, Filey Kite Festival, Whitby Fish and Ships Festival, Scarborough Surf Festival, Autumn Daze, Scarborough Sparkle and Armed Forces Day.
A full list of events taking place across the borough can be found on www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com
Organising Your Event
To hold an event within the borough you need to apply via our online application form. We strongly recommended that you start planning your event at least six months in advance in order to allow sufficient time for the services to process your application and to contact the responsible authorities.
You may wish to talk to somebody for advice before completing the online application form, you can contact us at events@scarborough.gov.uk or 01723 232579.
You will be required to submit various documents throughout the application process for example: Event Management Plan, Risk Assessments, and Public Liability Insurance etc.
In order to assist with organising events, we have produced a guidance document (Event Application Guidance) this provides you with an overview of your duties and responsibilities.
Safety Advisory Group (SAG)
Scarborough Borough Council Safety Advisory Group (SAG) acts as the focal point for event organisers, for specialist advice and guidance in relation to hosting an event. It works in partnership with emergency services and professional bodies to discuss the health and safety issues around staging an event.
We recommend that you make contact with the group well in advance of the event - at least six months, if possible.
General Events Guidance
Medical Assurance
Please complete the Event Medical Assurance Form by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) at least 60 days prior to the date of your event.
Public Health Guidance
Please see the below information for the latest guidance on public health:
Event Planning & Counter Terrorism Considerations
We are working together with North Yorkshire Police and the Counter Terrorism Police North East to provide event organisers with advice and support on how to counter the threat of terrorism when planning an event in the borough. Please read the latest advice on event planning and counter terrorism considerations.
Free online training course for Action Counters Terrorism (ACT). There is an ACT App that should be recommended to all stewarding, security and safety staff at the event.
Other links to help you organise your event
https://www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/index.htm
https://www.thepurpleguide.co.uk/
Filming
You need to go to our film and photography permissions page.
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