Hiring of parks and open spaces
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2. Fees and charges
Fees and charges from 1 April 2025
A scale of fees and charges is set yearly. The fees are dependent on the type of event, the park used, the numbers of people attending and the duration of the event.
Fees are a guide only.
| Band | Event criteria | Examples | Attendance | Non-commercial operational day | Commercial operational day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Family, Friends Community Groups | Picnic, birthday party, play groups, school, art exhibitions and working groups, park run | Up to 45 people | free of charge | n/a |
| B | Small | Community fête, cross-country competitions, dog show, cricket or football tournament and team building events, charity walks | Up to 250 | up to £250 per day | from £250 - £645 per day |
| C | Medium | Relay for life, small fair, fund raising event | 251-499 people | up to £500 per day | from £500 - £968 per day |
| D | Large | Food Festival, Community Festival, large music concert, fireworks, circus etc. | 500+ people | Negotiable based upon event requirements | from £1000 per day |
Litter removal at events
For larger events you will require additional bins these can be booked beforehand. There is a standard charge for this.
| Recycling bins | Price |
|---|---|
| 240 litre (slightly larger than standard wheeled bin) | £4 per bin |
| Delivery and collection of bins | £50 |
| Refuse Bins | Price |
|---|---|
| 1110 litre | £16 per bin |
| 660 litre | £14 per bin |
| 240 litre | £4 per bin |
| 140 litre | £4 per bin |
| Black Sack roll large (52 per roll) | £12 per roll |
| Delivery and collection of bins | £50 |