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 £63.00 £378.00
250 – 499 people £126.10 £630.10
500 – 999 people £252.10 £1260.00
1,000 – 2,499 people £504.00 £1889.90
2,500 – 3,999 people £756.00 £6299.30
4,000 - 5,999 people £1133.30 £7874.90
6,000 - 7,499 people £1260.00 £9449.80
7,500 - 10,000 people £1889.90 £11,024.80
Set Days and De-Rig Days 10% of Daily Fee 10% of Daily Fee
Sandwell Valley full or part use of venue eg: Showground, Paddocks & King Georges Field, etc Negotiable  Negotiable

 

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 subject to availability)
  • Road closure / traffic management costs
  • Parking restrictions or parking provision
  • Event management support or on-site safety management
  • Reparation of damage
  • Provision of security and medical

 Fee Type		  Fee
 Event Infrastructure and Equipment

 Various charges based on option: gazebo, stage, PA system, barriers, etc
 Event Management Support (per hour)  £63.00
Water Supply 10% of total hire charge (All events)
Electricty Supply 10% of total hire charge (All events)

 

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

Number of Attractions Fee (Per Day)

Up to 4 Adult Attractions &/or up to 8 Junior Attractions

Monday – Thursday

 £220.50

Up to 4 Adult Attractions 7/or up to 8 Junior Attractions

Friday – Sunday (including Bank Holidays)

 £441.00

Up to 7 Adult Attractions &/or up to 12 Junior Attractions

Monday – Thursday

 £315.00

Up to 7 Adult Attractions &/or up to 12 Junior Attractions

Friday – Sunday (including Bank Holidays)

 £630.10

8+ Adult Attractions &/or 13+ Junior Attractions 

Monday – Thursday

 £441.00

8+ Adult Attractions &/or 13+ Junior Attractions

Friday-Sunday (including Bank Holidays)

 £882.00

Onsite non-operational days excluding 2 days Build and 1 day Break

 £15
Water Supply Cost plus 10% admin charge
Electricity Supply Cost plus 10% admin charge