If you are an event organiser in Cornwall planning festivals, food markets, fairgrounds, car boot sales or music and entertainment events, our Business Regulatory Support team can help you comply with relevant regulations to make sure your event is legal, safe and enjoyable.
There are a number of regulatory factors to consider when organising events such as:
- Event registration
- Obtaining licenses for the sale of food and alcohol
- Risk management such as crowd safety
- Keeping customers safe from excessive noise levels
- Insurance
- Fire regulations
- Electrical equipment testing
Our Business Regulatory Support team offer expert support for event organisers in Cornwall, no matter how big or small your event.
Contact our friendly team today on 0300 1234 212 or email businessadvice@cornwall.gov.uk to discuss your regulatory needs
Food Market and Festival Bite Size Guide
Organising a food market, music event, festival or farmers market?
We offer an easy to use bite-sized guide with advice on how to run a successful, legal and safe event in Cornwall.
Request a Food Market and Festival Guide
Event Organisers Self Service Information
If you would prefer to arrange your own compliance with event regulations, here are some links to further information which may help.
- Car boot sales - There are different requirements when selling at car boot sales, depending on whether or not you are a 'trader' in the eyes of the law
- Charity and community groups - Catering advice for charity and community groups providing food
- Tender opportunities - Information for Trading on Council owned sites across the Duchy
If there are topics not covered in the list above, we would also recommend reading our general self service information.
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If you need any more help or support, please get in touch with the Business Regulatory Support team by clicking the button below.
