Organising an event on Mole Valley District Council land
If you are organising an event on land owned and managed by us, you will need to seek permission in advance.
For some public events we deem it necessary to address potential risks to public safety and environmental impact. The Mole Valley Safety Advisory Group (SAG) provides support and guidance to organisers of events meeting the SAG threshold because of their size, level of risk or unusual nature. More information is available here.
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Payment
Whatever the size of the event, there is a charge for use of council land. This depends on the nature of the event, but will always include a small administration fee. We will also sometimes ask for a security deposit in case of damage to the land, taking into consideration what the event entails.
Waste and Recycling
Event organisers should be aware that the Council is unable to provide bins or collect waste and recycling from events. Event organisers will need to make their own arrangements for waste and recycling.
Food and Drink
If there will be any food or drink outlets at the event, organisers should contact the Environmental Health team.
We advise that organisers read the Open Spaces Events and Lettings Policy for further details.