Do you need a licence?
Street parties, fetes, small and private events do not normally require a licence.
Street parties and fetes
Small street parties and fetes do not normally need a licence if:
- they're for residents/neighbours only
- music is incidental and no selling is involved
- no formal risk assessment is needed
- they're organised by the community.
Larger public events
Large events usually need a licence if:
- anyone can attend
- there's external publicity (such as in newspapers)
- insurance is needed
- risk assessments are common
- the organisers are skilled/professionals.
Examples include the annual 'Big Lunch' event, school fetes or street parties to celebrate a notable occasion, such as the Royal Wedding.