Making an application
It is for the event organiser to carefully consider where the safest location for your event is and only apply to use the public highway if there is no alternative.
You must:
- complete a valid road closure application form at least three calendar months before your event date, or it may not be dealt with in time
- prepare a risk assessment to accompany your application form. For more guidance on this visit Health and Safety Executive - event safety.
- prepare a clear road map, with street names clearly visible, showing your closure route and the surrounding area. The following should be clearly marked on your map: Diversion routes, where marshals will be stationed, where barriers and cones will be placed, and exact locations where signs will be placed. You will need to state what these signs will say
- prepare a traffic management plan, including the number of marshals, closure points and details of your traffic management company if you are using one
- appoint a suitably qualified person to place signs, barriers, and cones on the highway. The council does not provide this service
- obtain all other necessary temporary event notices from the council prior to your event
- obtain a use of land licence if applicable