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Event guidance and fees

Contents

Guidance

This page contains links and documents with more information and advice about holding an event in the borough.

Event guidance

Templates and applications

Road closures

What is a risk assessment?

All events will require a risk assessment. This is where you identify what potential hazards you might have at your event and what precautions you are putting in place to make them safe. 

What is an Event Management Plan (EMP)?

An Event Management plan is a larger document that outlines all event management plans and procedures and is either included or provided alongside a risk assessment. An EMP is usually required for a larger event.

Accessibility at events

Accessibility and equality measures, as well as a lost children and vulnerable adults plan, should be included in your event management plan or risk assessment. 

Simple measures like ensuring there is sufficient room for push chairs and wheelchairs, and water for service dogs, can make a difference.

Fireworks and sky lanterns

If you are planning on having fireworks at your event, consider using silent/low-noise fireworks. These won't be as scary for pets in Trafford. 

More information on how to set off fireworks:

Trafford Council prohibits the release of sky lanterns from its property. 

Holding a tombola or raffle

If the tombola/raffle tickets are sold on the day and the prizes are not worth more than £500 in total, it will be exempt from gambling regulations. However, if tickets are sold in advance of the event, you need a lottery registration. Speak to Trafford's licensing team on 0161 912 4047. 

Any proceeds from the tombola/raffle must go to a good cause, such as charity or even covering the cost of your party. Alternatively, if you want to raise money for your local church or charity, you can always ask people for donations.

Pets as prizes

The council also does not permit the sale of living creatures at events on its land, which includes the distribution of goldfish as prizes for activities.