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Contact the events team

How does it work?

To hire one of our parks or open spaces, it is essential that permission is sought from the Events Team and their partners prior to your event taking place.

Notify us of your event by using the Park Hire Application Form (pdf 100 kb).
Deadline for event applications is the 31 January of the year that your event will be taking place.

Please include as much information as possible including the proposed date, venue, nature of your activity and estimated attendance figures.
After careful review, the Events Team will provisionally book the date of your event and assign you with a lead officer.
Please note that dates are secured on a first come, first served basis and all applications are provisionally confirmed at the discretion of the Events Manager. Due to the Olympic Planning dates may be subject to change and events will not be confirmed until full payment is made and all required documentation is received and approved by the London Borough of Redbridge.
A Park Hirer Pack containing useful information including a request for supporting event documentation will be forwarded onto the nominated Event Manager. An outline of fees and charges (if applicable) and arrangements for site visits may also be provided.
Depending on the nature and scale of your event, you will be required to discuss your plans in detail with the Events Team and the Redbridge Safety Advisory Group at least four weeks before the date of your event. Meetings usually take place at the end of each calendar month and are
Providing that the event idea, plans and documentation meets the required standard and all fees have been paid, your event will be approved.

What types of events can I hold?

A range of events are welcomed, from sponsored walks to religious gatherings, family fun days to sports activities and music festivals. Please refer to the Do More Guide for examples of events that are due to take place across the borough.

Do I require a license?

Each application is unique and therefore it is necessary to have a clear outline of your proposed activity to determine whether a license is necessary. Although some of our venues hold premises licences, it is the responsibility of the hirer to enquire whether their event requires a license. Further information can be obtained from licensing.