All event applications received will be subject to the event permit application fee. This fee will be charged to process all applications and is non refundable.
All fees and charges below are effective from 1 April 2026 and inclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.
| Application fee (non refundable) | Prices from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Event Permit Application Fee (per application) | £19.00 |
| Standard hire of council land for events | Prices from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Commercial hire (per event) | £1,586.00 |
| Charities, community groups, churches,
educational establishments hire |
Free |
| Fitness Classes (charged per session) | £12.40 |
| Hot air balloon launches (per launch) | £83.00 |
| Standpipe hire (for water access)
Day hire rate |
£21.00 |
| Hire of Market Square | Prices from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Commercial hire (per event) | £738.00 |
| Electric use – Market Square (per day) | £8.60 |
| Circus hire of council land | Prices from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Up to seven days on site | £2,884.00 |
| Additional days on site (per day) | £412.00 |
| Funfair hire of council land | Prices from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Daily hire fee for operational days | £572.00 |
| Operations support (Log Removal) | £18.00 |
| Operations support (Coning) | £109.00 |
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