As an organiser you have a duty of care in law and a moral obligation to ensure that your event:
- complies with legislation
- is safe and secure
- supports (through documented planning, risk assessment and delivery) the health, safety and welfare of its visitors, participants, contractors and staff
You must:
- be the named contact for all communications
- obtain appropriate licenses or temporary road closure orders
- accept the lead role, before and during the event, and for post-event debriefing
- consult throughout the planning with relevant bodies, and make decisions with staff, services and contractors
- have public liability Insurance to the minimum cover of £5 million, or £10 million for Category 4 firework displays and fairground rides