A Guide to Organising Events in Sandwell

Fees and charges

There is a fee for all events in Sandwell Council other than those organised by Parks and nature reserve friends groups and civic events such as Remembrance parades.

The fee is calculated relative to the size of the event and which classification it falls into. The fees are based on a one-day event.

Event Type	Non Commercial Fee	Commercial Fee
Up to 249 people	£60.90	£365.25
250 – 499 people	£121.80	£608.75
500 – 999 people	£243.60	£1217.35
1,000 – 1,999 people	£486.95	£6086.85
2,000 – 4,999 people	£730.40	£6086.85
5,000+ people	£1217.35	Contact Venue

Event Fee Includes	Event Fee Does Not Include
Administration costs of processing the event paperwork Cost of representatives to assess safety measures in place Cost of checks of paperwork and verification documents Cost of Safety Advisory Group (SAG) administration Cost of land use for one day (subject to premium surcharge)	Equipment or event infrastructure (hire from council available if required) Road closure / traffic management costs Parking restrictions or parking provision Event management support or on-site safety management Reparation of damage

Fee Type	Fee
Event Infrastructure and Equipment	Various charges based on option: gazebo, stage, PA system, barriers, etc
Event Management Support (per hour)	£60.90

Fair providers operating in Sandwell are subject to the following charges:

Number of Rides	Fee (Per Day)
Up to 4 Adult Rides &/or up to 8 Junior Rides Monday – Thursday	£213
Up to 4 Adult Rides 7/or up to 8 Junior Rides Friday – Sunday (including Bank Holidays)	£426.05
Up to 7 Adult rides &/or up to 12 Junior Rides Monday – Thursday	£304.35
Up to 7 Adult Rides &/or up to 12 Junior Rides Friday – Sunday (including Bank Holidays)	£608.75
8+ Adult Rides &/or 13+ Junior Rides Monday – Thursday	£426.05
8+ Adult Rides &/or 13+ Junior Rides Friday-Sunday (including Bank Holidays)	£852.20
Build and Break Days (Per Day – Non-Operational Days)	£0.50