Event forms and guidance

This page provides documents, further information and links that event organisers may find useful when planning events.

Application forms

• Norfolk County Council Application for a Road Closure 
  This form should be used to apply for a street closure
• Norfolk County Council Application to Erect Event Signs on the Highway
  Event signage on the highway will need to be approved in advance using this application form
• Great Yarmouth Borough Council Application for Temporary Event Licence (PDF) [279KB] (opens new window)
  If you want to hold off a one-off event for less than 500 people that includes selling alcohol, providing regulated entertainment and/or selling refreshments after 11pm, you will need a Temporary Event Licence
• Application for a Music Licence 
  If you have music at your event you may need a 'Music Licence' from PPL PRS Limited

Event planning documents

• Event Notification Form
• Event Management Plan Template

Guidance documents

• COVID-19: Guidance for Events (PDF) [87KB] (opens new window)
• A Safety Guide for Small Events (PDF) [2MB] (opens new window)
• Event Safety: A Guide for Parish Councils (PDF) [750KB] (opens new window)

Useful links

• The Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events
• Cabinet Office - Organising a voluntary event: a 'can do' guide
• Home Office - Crowded places guidance - this provides the latest guidance on event security and recognising and dealing with the threat from terrorism
• Health and Safety Executive - Guidance on running events safely