GUIDANCE FOR HELPFUL EVENT PLANNING IN ST.HELENS

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1 GUIDANCE FOR HELPFUL EVENT PLANNING IN ST.HELENS

2 contents 1 Introduction 2 Who are the Events Planning Group? 3 What does the Events Planning Group do? 4 What do you need to do? 6/7 What happens next? 8 A few things to think about 26 Health & Safety 27 Useful contacts 28 Useful publications

3 Introduction Welcome to St.Helens Council s Events Planning Guidance for Event Organisers. This booklet is designed to guide you towards the safe planning and operation of a wide range of events, including fairs, galas, parades, marches, and large outdoor pop concerts. The booklet contains safety checklists, which you can use when planning your event. It also contains useful information on Licensing Laws, Traffic Management, Risk Assessment, Evacuation, Medical Provision, Equality Legislation and useful contact numbers. In addition to the Events Planning Guide, St.Helens Council operates an Events Planning Group, which is made up of Local Emergency Services and key Council departments. The group was originally set up to ensure that the Councilʼs own events met the appropriate Health and Safety Guidelines. It has since evolved into a service that offers advice and guidance to any organisation planning to hold an event in St.Helens. The information given by the group is free and is often in addition to any legal requirements and statutory guidance that may apply to your event. As well as offering guidance to anyone organising a public event, the group will ensure that assistance is consistent and encourage a minimum standard of safety at all events held throughout St.Helens. CONTACT DETAILS St.Helens Council Events Section 1st Floor, Wesley House Corporation Street St.Helens WA10 1HF Tel Fax [email protected] Web 1

4 Who are the Events Planning Group? The Events Planning Group is chaired and clerked by St.Helens Council s Events Section. It consists of representatives from: Local Authority Departments: Engineering Environmental Health (food/noise/enforcement) Health and Safety Highways Licensing Markets Parks & Open Spaces Town Centre Management Tourism Development Trading Standards Merseyside Police Departments: Operational Planning Town Centre Licensing Local Area Inspectors Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Merseyside Ambulance Service St.John Ambulance Security and Stewarding Representatives from voluntary groups, radio stations and other service providers may be invited to attend as appropriate. 2

5 What does the Events Planning Group do? The Events Planning Group meets monthly to assess the management implications of events planned in the Borough to ensure that organisers are aware of their responsibilities and the safety of all attendees at events. The group can advise you of legal and management implications of your event, to give you help and peace of mind. We encourage all Event Organisers to inform the group of their proposed event. Whether your event is on Council land or private land, the group can still offer you advice and guidance. Your event may have implications in other areas that you may not necessarily have identified, such as the highways. The group is an advisory service and does not plan events. Who is responsible for health & safety at an event? The Event Organiser and/or the landowner are responsible for Health and Safety of both the public and those taking part in the event. For larger events, this may be a dedicated safety officer with a support team. For more information about implications regarding events planned near or on the Highway, please see Page 12. 3

6 What do you need to do? Within this pack you should find the following documents: Event Submission Form this form is used to gather initial information about your event and needs to be returned with any relevant booking forms. Booking Forms if your event is taking place in a public area or building, you will need to complete and return the relevant booking form. You will find booking forms for parks and open spaces, St.Helens Town Hall, Victoria Square and Church Square as standard. You will need to submit these as a first stage in the planning of your event. Please send them by to [email protected] or by mail to: Marketing Services Section, Wesley House, Corporation Street, St.Helens WA10 1HF. Event Plan Template this template will walk you through each section that is required in your event plan. Not all of the sections may be relevant to your event, but please try to include as much information as possible. Youʼll need to send us your relevant event forms in time to enable the Events Planning Group to give detailed consideration to your proposal. The information below gives a guide to how much time you should give for us to look over your event plan. To enable detailed consideration of your proposal, you should give the following periods of notice to the Events Planning Group: Small events (e.g. balloon races, charity collections) 1-2 months notice Medium events (e.g. fun runs, road races, galas, fun days, parades and any event involving road closures) 2-3 months notice Large events (e.g. open-air concert, music festivals, firework display, any event requiring a licence) Minimum of 4-6 months notice 4 If you require additional copies of any of the necessary forms, they are available to download from by clicking the Planning an Event tab. Copies are also available via and as hard copy. For hard copies, or if you require help filling in any of the forms, please contact us on or [email protected]

7 We want to help you to make your event as safe as possible. In order for the Events Planning Group to assess any potential risks associated with your event, you must provide us with an event plan. This must include: Contact details of Event Organiser Title of event Proposed date(s)/time(s) Proposed venue Estimated attendance Target audience Description of the event Roles and Responsibilities Stewarding and Security provision First Aid provision Fire Safety equipment Event layout Risk Assessment (including all entertainers/contractors) Evacuation Procedure If your event is open to the general public If your event is intending to take place on the Highway Car parking arrangements If you intend to have food/alcohol outlets Welfare facilities Waste Management Admission fees and charges Insurance Equality and Diversity Report. 5

8 What happens next? Complete submission form and relevant booking forms Reply within 5 working days approved declined Advice provided prior to re-submission Complete event plan template Events Planning Group will consider plan and return comments in 2 weeks 6

9 No amendments required Amendments required Written approval from St.Helens Council for the event to proceed Event evaluation submitted no later than 4 weeks after the event Advice provided prior to re-submission within 2 weeks 7

10 A few things to think about Risk Assessment The first step when planning your event is to carry out and provide a written Risk Assessment. The purpose of a Risk Assessment is to identify hazards, assess the risks which may arise from those hazards, and decide on suitable measures to eliminate or control the risks. The findings of your Risk Assessment will help you to decide the number of stewards necessary to manage the audience safely. Small events may use volunteers as stewards, however larger organised events will be expected to hire professional stewards. It is the organiserʼs responsibility to ensure that any steward employed has received appropriate training and has been briefed in respect of their role. All stewards should be easily identifiable and be provided with a written brief. Employers and the self-employed have a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as amended, to carry out Risk Assessment. If five or more persons are employed, there is a legal requirement to record the significant findings of the Risk Assessment. For further information on Risk Assessment, visit Stewarding The Event Organiserʼs responsibility is to ensure there are enough stewards to cover the size of the event. Staffing levels may differ, depending on some of the following factors: If the event is staged indoors or outdoors Weather conditions Sale of alcohol Timing of your event Types of entertainment Site characteristics Audience profile (e.g. children, vulnerable people, etc.). 8

11 Security In 2001, the Private Security Industry Act, which is managed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), was brought in to raise standards of professionalism and skills within the security industry and to promote and spread best practice. Under the Act, organisers must consider the level of security that may be required. This will be determined by circumstances such as attendance of VIPs, high-profile chart acts, the duration of the event, the presence of large amounts of money at the event, an onsite bar or allowing alcohol on site. For further information regarding the Security Industry Act, visit CRB The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) acts as a ʻone-stop shopʼ for organisations, checking Police records and, in relevant cases, information held by the Department of Health and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. There are two levels of CRB check currently available: Standard and Enhanced Disclosures. The role of the CRB is to reduce the risk of abuse by ensuring that those who are unsuitable are not able to work with children and vulnerable adults. If you or your staff will be in direct contact with children or vulnerable adults at your event, we recommend that you complete a CRB disclosure application form. For further information regarding the CRB or to complete an application form, visit 9

12 Licensing Under the provision of the Licensing Act 2003, the sale of alcohol, provision of public ʻRegulated Entertainmentʼ or late night refreshment (i.e. sale of hot food or hot drink) between 11.00pm and 5.00am is now dealt with by St.Helens Council as Licensing Authority. ʻRegulated Entertainmentʼ includes: Indoor sporting events Performance of plays Films Boxing or wrestling entertainment Live or recorded music Performance of dance or anything similar Provision of facilities for making music Provision of facilities for dancing. For such events which do not exceed 499 persons and which do not exceed 96 hoursʼ (i.e. four consecutive days) duration, a Temporary Event Notice may be applied for. For events exceeding these capacities/time limits, a Premises Licence must be obtained. As a general rule, you will be expected to submit your Temporary Event Notice no less than ten days before the event, and for a Premises Licence twenty-eight days before the event. It is essential that you make early contact with the Councilʼs Licensing Unit to establish whether or not an application is required. Further information is available via the Councilʼs website at or you can telephone a member of the Licensing Team on PRS Licence The Performing Rights Society (PRS) is a nonprofit-making membership organisation of composers, songwriters, authors and publishers of music of all styles. The function of the PRS is to collect royalties, on behalf of its members, from music-users in the UK. A PRS music licence is required by anyone using or intending to perform music (live, DJ, jukebox, TV, radio, etc.) in public and in venues. It is the organiserʼs responsibility to obtain a PRS licence. Obtaining a PRS licence gives blanket coverage so that the licence holder does not have to seek individual clearance for every single piece of music used. For further information and an application form, visit or telephone

13 Insurance Event Organisers must ensure insurance cover exists to indemnify them against any civil litigation. This is referred to as ʻPublic Liability Insuranceʼ. You must also ensure that any equipment you hire is adequately insured against loss or damage. You should ask to see copies of all contractorsʼ Public Liability Insurance and appropriate risk assessments. The Councilʼs standard for Public Liability Insurance is 10million. Schools and Local Authority departments seeking to organise events will normally be covered by the Councilʼs own insurance, but should consult with the Councilʼs Insurance Officer by calling On some occasions, when this can be demonstrated as sound and where the associated risks are lower, a lower insurance may be accepted. Evacuation Whenever a crowd is placed in a confined space (indoors or outdoors), you must have an evacuation procedure. This should form part of your overall event plan. Often, in the case of indoor events, the premises will already have an evacuation plan in place. However, it is less likely that these will exist for an outdoor event. The Events Planning Group can assist you with this. People within your audience may be affected by a range of disabilities, including epilepsy, impaired hearing, restricted mobility, visual impairment etc. You need to ensure that their requirements are included in your evacuation plan. 11

14 Market Franchise Rights If you propose to hold a car boot sale, or other temporary market activity, then you should apply for a licence to the Director of Urban Regeneration and Housing. Your application should include details of the proposal and be submitted at least one month before the proposed event. Application forms, together with details of the restrictions which will apply if a licence is granted, can be obtained from: Director of Urban Regeneration & Housing St.Helens Council Town Hall Victoria Square St.Helens Merseyside WA10 1HP Traffic Management Events held on a Public Highway may require traffic management, which could involve road closures or certain restrictions. All traffic management proposals must be approved by the Traffic Management Section of St.Helens Council, who will liaise with Merseyside Police as and when appropriate. Therefore, it is important that advice is sought, at the earliest possible planning stage, from the Traffic Management Section to ensure provisions can be made. Under the Traffic Management Act 2004, we have a duty to co-ordinate all activities on a Public Highway which may disrupt traffic flow. It may be that your event conflicts with major roadworks, so the proposed date of your event should be checked with the Highway Management Section by calling

15 Fire Safety Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you must create a fire-safe environment in and around your event, including temporary structures such as tents and marquees. It is the Event Organiser s responsibility to: Undertake a fire risk assessment. Reduce the fire risk to a minimum and implement appropriate fire precautions. Ensure, as far as is practicable, the safety from fire of relevant persons, including employees and all others. Prepare a fire safety strategy designed to deal with any fire emergency. Review the fire risk assessment and fire safety strategy at least annually, and when changes occur. Matters that must be considered to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 are: How and where is a fire most likely to start? Can the risk be eliminated or reduced? How will the fire be detected? How will the alarm be raised? What is the evacuation procedure? What firefighting equipment is required? Do all stewards and event personnel know what to do in the event of a fire? What procedures are in place for calling the fire brigade? Further guidance is available from or Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service on

16 Medical Provision Appropriate First Aid, Paramedical and Medical Provision should be provided for your event. Guidance should be sought from Merseyside Ambulance Service and relevant voluntary groups such as St.John Ambulance or the Red Cross. When planning Medical Provision, you need to consider the: Venue Audience profile Weather Type of event Planned activities Expected audience attendance. Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), you must ensure that your appointed medical provider maintains a record of all people seeking treatment. This record should include details such as: name, age, address, gender, presenting complaint, diagnosis, treatment given, onward destination of casualties (e.g. home, hospital, own GP), and the signature of the person responsible for the treatment. The only people who may be shown patientsʼ records are those who are involved in the treatment or those who have lawful authority. Litter Collection The Event Organiser will need to provide suitable waste receptacles and ensure arrangements are in place to clear up any litter around the event site. Arrangements must also be made for the removal of waste from the event site immediately after the event. Please note that costs may be incurred from the landowner if litter is not removed from the site. Organisers must have suitable measures in place to prevent the buildup of litter. 14 North West Ambulance Service St.John Ambulance [email protected] British Red Cross

17 Communication Effective communication is essential for your event to run smoothly and safely. Stewards and organisers must communicate during the event. Likewise, organisers must communicate with staff working at the event. The facility for at least one management focal point should be made available to provide joint communication between participating organisations. Communication with the public is as important as communication between event staff. In planning the communication strategy for your event, it is important to think about meeting the communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing people and people who may not speak English. For major public events, the organiser should ensure that loop systems are available and at least one member of staff at communication/information points is proficient in British Sign Language. In the event of an evacuation, an effective means of communication must be available. This can form part of your evacuation plan. Signage Signage is crucial at any event, no matter how large or small. The Event Organiser must make provision for sufficient signage at the event venue, particularly fire exits, entrances and car parks. All site signage should be clearly visible, easily understood, lit when dark and, if your event is outdoors, weatherproof. All safety signs such as fire exits must comply with the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 and the Merseyside Codes of Practice on Access and Mobility requirements on Signs and Notices. Guidance on signage can be found at Any signage on the Public Highway requires specific approval from the Highways Authority, regardless of whether it is a temporary direction sign. Any unauthorised signage will be removed by the Highway Inspectors. For further guidance regarding site signage, visit 15

18 Temporary Structures Many events, large and small, require the installation of a temporary structure. Temporary structures can be anything from marquees and grandstands to stages and podiums. Appropriate safety documentation should be obtained for your own purposes from the company providing the equipment. This should include: Risk Assessment Method Statement Current Public Liability Insurance Company Health and Safety Policy Certificate of Work Completion. All structures should be: capable of withstanding wind forces and bad weather conditions. erected by competent persons. Marquees should be: situated at least six metres apart, have adequate emergency lighting and escape routes. inherently or durably flame-retardant (certificate of compliance may be required). regularly checked for supporting poles, frames, guys, stakes and anchoring prior to the contractor leaving the site. All temporary structures must adhere to: the ʻNational Outdoor Events Association Code of Practice for Outdoor Eventsʼ and the institution of structural guidance ʻTemporary and Demountable Structuresʼ. 16 For further information, contact the Councilʼs Structural Engineering Section on

19 Barriers There are many different types of barriers, and each type serves a different purpose. Barriers can provide physical security, and prevent and restrict access to equipment and areas. You should always ensure that barriers are appropriate for their designated use. If you are unsure, you can seek advice from the supplier or the Councilʼs Events Section. Barriers must be erected in strict compliance with Health and Safety legislation. Environmental Issues Event Organisers must have regard for environmental concerns at all times. You should ensure that the venue is suitable for the proposed event, taking into account concerns of local residents such as litter and noise. It is the Event Organiserʼs responsibility to ensure that the event site is left in the same condition as it was before the event. If the ground is damaged, the landowner may charge you for reinstatement. Food Safety If you are preparing food or you will have catering units at your event, it is essential that you contact St.Helens Councilʼs Environmental Health Food Safety Team. There are a number of regulations with which you/your caterers must comply, including: Design and construction of the facilities and equipment Cleanliness and repair of facilities and equipment Washing facilities Temperature control Staffing, including appropriate training Food safety practices and supervision Safety of temporary power provisions such as LPG, Propane and Butane cylinders. If you are using a food business within St.Helens, by law the business must be registered with the Council. If you are using a food business from another town/city, they must be registered with that Local Authority. 17

20 Lost Children A facility for lost children should be provided and must be managed by qualified staff who have recently undergone appropriate checks on suitability. Guidance from the NSPCC ( should also be sought as to the relevant legislation relating to people working with children. For larger events, you may want to discuss this facility with your Security Manager and Police Officer in charge. Noise Pollution It is the organiserʼs responsibility to limit the impact that their event has on the surrounding area and local residents. In order to minimise noise disturbance, careful consideration should be given to the positioning of speakers and stages and the duration and finish times of your event. It is recommended that if noise from an event is likely to be audible at any property in the vicinity of the event, the occupiers of these properties be advised in writing as to the times of the event and a contact name and telephone number. It is also recommended that the Event Organiser or other responsible person should assess the noise levels during the event and, if necessary, reduce them. It is advisable to record this information. Utilities Electricity depending on the site, generators may be required. All generators must be suitable for the required load and should be installed and maintained by a competent person, and a risk assessment must be provided. If your event site has electricity, all electrics must be installed by a competent person. An electrical safety certificate must be provided. Water the provision of free drinking water is important at all events, and water tanks/hydrants may be required. The organiser must ensure that the water is of a drinkable quality. Lighting if the event needs lighting, priority should be given to first aid points, toilet areas, pedestrian routes, car parks, information points, access and egress. 18 For further advice and information, contact the Councilʼs Environmental Health Food Safety Team on

21 Noise Levels It is also the organiserʼs responsibility to ensure that there are appropriate control measures in place for workers exposed to high noise levels. Suitable control measures to protect your employees would be Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to reduce the length of time employees are exposed to high levels of noise. This should form part of your risk assessment. The following information shows how long it takes for hearing to be affected through noise levels: 92dB would be a suitable level at a large music concert. Voluntary Workers The same health and safety standards should be applied to voluntary workers as they would to employees exposed to the same risks. However, if the risk assessment shows that the risks to voluntary workers are different, the control measures will need to be adjusted to reflect the difference. Level (db (average)) Time Taken 80 8 hours 86 2 hours minutes minutes seconds For further advice and information, contact the Councilʼs Environmental Health Noise Control Team on or visit 19

22 Trading Standards To ensure you comply with Trading Standardsʼ legislation, we have put a list together for you highlighting the main issues that Trading Standards Officers find at events. Business Names Act All stallholders must display their full name and business address. Underage Sales Age restrictions apply to the following products: Aerosol paints Alcohol Cigarette lighter refill canisters Crossbows Firearms Fireworks Intoxicating substances Liqueur chocolates Lottery tickets Offensive weapons Pets Scrap metal Tobacco Videos Price Marking All items must either be priced or have a price easily associated with them. Counterfeiting It is illegal to sell unauthorised copies of products, e.g. clothing, CDs, DVDs, etc. Descriptions All descriptions applied to goods and services should be a true reflection of the product being sold. Safety All items on sale should be reasonably safe. There are specific requirements for giving instructions for use to prevent harm, and for cosmetics and products making health claims. Particular care must be taken to ensure the safety of second-hand goods, which are also covered by this legislation (e.g. bric-a-brac). Additionally, the laws relate to items if they are given away as prizes. Food Labelling All pre-packed food (e.g. jars of jam) must be fully labelled with the name of the food, durability dates, ingredients, manufacturersʼ details etc. 20

23 There is a need for certain food products to meet compositional requirements, e.g. meat products or items described as ʻlow fatʼ. All non-prepacked food should have its name and details of any additives. All labelling must be in English. Food for eating on site All descriptions should be correct and the proper name of the food should be stated. Weights and Measures All pre-packed products should be marked with the metric weight. All non-pre-packed products should be weighed on a metric-stamped scale, which is approved for use for trade. Similar legislation also applies to the sale of alcohol for drinking on site, and the sale of items by length, e.g. ribbons/fabric. Trading Standards attend many of the events in St.Helens, and would advise you to address any concerns prior to the day of your event rather than on the day of your event. Should contraventions be found, this can lead to formal action being taken through the courts, so it is in everyoneʼs interest to prevent problems occurring by working together. For further advice and information, contact Trading Standards on or [email protected] 21

24 Toilets When planning your toilet provision, consideration should be given to the location, access, construction, type of facilities, including the provision for hand-washing facilities, maintenance, cleaning, lighting and signage. Particular attention should be given to accommodating the needs of disabled people. Accessible unisex facilities should be made available on level ground without steps, and if ramped, at no more than a 1:20 gradient. The cubicle should have at least the minimum dimensions of 1400mm x 1600mm with outward opening door. The following information, taken from the Event Safety Guide, is a guide to facilities required at events: * Events with a gate opening time of six hours or more Events with a gate opening time of less than six hours Male Female 1 toilet per urinal per toilet per toilet per urinal per toilet per 120 * In addition to the above, at least one accessible toilet with hand-washing facilities must be provided for every 75 disabled people expected at an event. 22 Please note that these are guidelines to the minimum number of facilities required and actual provision should be based on the nature of the event, expected attendees etc.

25 Equality and Diversity Assessment In planning your event, you must produce an Equality and Diversity Report which sets out arrangements for making the event accessible to all, including families with babies and small children, people who do not speak English, disabled people (physical disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing, visual impairment, learning difficulties) and people with limited mobility. The Equality and Diversity Report must cover how the event complies with the Merseyside Codes of Practice on Access and Mobility and demonstrate how the following points have been made accessible or taken into account for the above mentioned groups. For internal events, include the following: Public Information and marketing Signage (internal and external) Parking External access routes to the building Entrances Lobbies and corridors Reception desks Lifts/stairs Rooms Seating Lighting Toilets Baby changing facilities Presentations and displays. For external events, include the following: Public Information and marketing Signage Parking External access routes to the event, including arrangements for footways, footpaths, provision for users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters, gradients, steps, bridges, gates and stiles and the provisions made to accommodate the mobility ranges of different disabled groups Seating Lighting Toilets Baby changing facilities. 23

26 Site Access and Egress It is the Event Organiserʼs responsibility to ensure that there are sufficient access and egress points for attendees as well as emergency service vehicles. Emergency exits should be well-signed and lit if necessary. Travel services should be firm and free from loose material. Routes should have at least 1800mm clear width for pedestrians as a minimum standard. Public Transport Consideration should be given to any public transport services that may be affected by your event, due to road closures or a higher demand for the services. You should make contact with any of the services that may be affected. Police There is a public perception that Police permission is required to hold events on the Public Highway. In fact, the Police have no authority to either approve or ban such events and Police powers to regulate traffic for planned events are extremely limited. However, failure to: give the Police advance notice of the date, time and venue/route of any procession, or give the Police variation of such details from those previously notified to the Police may constitute a criminal offence, as would failure to comply with the changes, conditions or prohibitions imposed by the Police on processions or assemblies. The Police may, however, make contingency plans to deal with any potential public safety issues as a result of any event taking place, and also take any action deemed necessary on the day of the event to resolve any public disorder issues that occur. 24

27 Event Organisers need to be aware that there may be a charge for Police resources, should they be required. The Police, however, recognise the importance of key national and significant local community events of a non-commercial nature and will normally endeavour to provide appropriate support and advice without charge. Early discussion is advisable. Staffing Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, you have a statutory duty to protect the health and safety of your workers and others who may be affected by their work activity. As the Event Organiser, it is your responsibility to ensure that the staff you employ at your event are competent enough to carry out the chosen work activities. The general duty is to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees so far as is reasonably practicable. The most important areas are training and safe systems of work. You need to be aware that if your event is taking place for more than 4 hours, you must provide the following for your staff: Suitable rest areas Toilets Dining facilities First Aid (under the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981). Where possible, staff and public facilities should be kept separate. 25

28 Health & Safety Remember, as the Event Organiser, you are responsible for the safety of everyone who is involved. If anyone is hurt or injured because of your negligence, you could be prosecuted. If an incident does occur at your event, you will be asked: Were plans in place to manage a major incident? Were the risk assessments completed? Were there enough emergency services resources on site? Was there a detailed casualty treatment, management and evacuation plan? Were the emergency procedures properly explained and practised? Was there a clear chain of command and control? Were communications between key personnel and the crowd adequate? Remember, careful planning and organisation will help ensure that your event is successful and, above all, safe. 26 For all enquiries, please contact the Events Team on or [email protected]

29 Useful contacts St.Helens Council Environmental Health (Food) Environmental Health (Noise) Equalities Health and Safety Highways Licensing Unit Markets Parks Management Structures Tourism and Development Town Centre Manager Trading Standards Traffic Management Other Organisations Merseyside Police Operational Planning Office Traffic Management Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Operational Planning Office St.Helens Fire Station Medical Services Nothwest Ambulance Service St.John Ambulance British Red Cross For all enquiries, please contact the Events Team on or 27

30 Useful publications This is a list of useful publications, which give excellent advice about event safety: The Event Safety Guide Published by the Health and Safety Executive Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds Published by the Stationery Office Managing Crowds Safely Published by the Health and Safety Executive Five Steps to Risk Assessment Published by the Health and Safety Executive Managing Health and Safety - Five Steps to Success Published by the Health and Safety Executive Safety Guidance for Street Arts, Carnivals, Processions & Large-Scale Performances Published by the Independent Street Arts Network The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Published by the Health and Safety Executive Giving your own Firework Display Published by the Health and Safety Executive Working Together at Firework Displays Published by the Health and Safety Executive Good Practice Safety Guide Published by the Home Office 28

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32 St.Helens Council offers a translation and interpretation service covering foreign languages, British Sign Language, Braille and audio tape. For a translation of any St.Helens Council publication, please provide your name and address and the name of the language you require to the Contact Centre, quoting the title and/or reference number of the document. Contact Centre, Wesley House, Corporation Street, St.Helens, Merseyside WA10 1HF [email protected] Tel: (01744) Minicom: (01744) Fax: (01744) Published by: St.Helens Council Marketing Services 1st Floor, Wesley House Corporation Street St.Helens WA10 1HF Tel: Fax: [email protected] Web: