If you are organising an event and intend to sell alcohol/refreshments or provide regulated entertainment then you may need to apply for a licence. Please see our Alcohol and Entertainment page
When organising large events within our district, organisers must have an Events Management Plan and follow Derbyshire County Council’s guidance document which can be found on the Derbyshire Prepared (opens in a new window) website.
This includes:
- Guide for Event Organisers (opens in a new window)
- Event Management Plan Template & Guide
- Event Medical Guidance
- Event Risk Assessment Template
- Fire (opens in a new window) Risk Assessment Template
- Fire Safety Advice for Events
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness Poster
- Child Protection Policy Template
Noise considerations
The Council’s Environmental Protection Team advise that the below measures are followed when there is any amplified sound as part of your event, particularly if it is outdoors, to make sure the event runs smoothly and causes minimal impact to surrounding properties.
- Try to position all speakers so they direct sound away from residential properties
- Reduce the bass levels of the music being played
- Ensure there is a competent person in charge of the overall sound levels and these can’t be altered by guests/customers
- Avoid un-controlled amplified shouting or singing e.g. karaoke
- Check noise levels around the boundary of the premise at various intervals throughout the event and where necessary ensure that adjustments are made to prevent nuisance being caused
- Try to slow/quieten down the music towards the end of the event to encourage guests to leave in a calm manner
- Advise guests where possible to have pre-arranged means of getting home
