Part A only - 1000 WORD Event Proposal
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Waverley Council Events Policy
LINKS TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN AND DELIVERY PROGRAM:
Direction C6: Arts and cultural activities foster an involved community and a creative environment
Strategy: Enrich the community’s cultural life and support lifelong learning through a variety of cultural events and activities, balancing the needs of residents and visitors
Direction: L1 Waverley’s economy is vibrant and robust and supports the creation of a variety of jobs and business opportunities
Strategy: Create vibrant public places through the support and provision of a range of community and visitor related activities
Direction: L2 Visitors and tourists are welcomed and make a positive contribution to the community and economy
Strategy1: Develop and implement tourism initiatives to benefit both the local economy and community
AUTHOR: Lorna Bussell
PROGRAM: Enriching Waverley
DATE APPROVED: October 2015 NEXT REVIEW DATE: 2018
TRIM FILE REF: A11 0687
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CONTENTS Introduction 3
Scope 3
Objectives 3
Definitions 4
Event purpose 5
Limitations and Restrictions 5
Approval Process 5
Event Impact Criteria 6
Event assessment and approval flowchart 7
Timeframe 8
Fees 8
Legal and Regulatory Requirements 8
Outdoor Event Industry Standards 9
Waverley Council Related Policies and Plans 9
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Introduction
Council recognises the need to support the contribution events make to Waverley’s cultural landscape and the economy whilst minimising potential impact of temporary events to the community. This Policy provides a frame work for the assessment and approval of temporary events. These events take place on public land and in public buildings owned and managed by Council. The document ensures external event organisers and Council event organisers have clear expectations for temporary events held in Waverley. The Outdoor Event Management and Delivery Guidelines outline procedures for event organisers and Council officers to ensure events comply with relevant legislation, industry codes and industry best practice. Event organisers for outdoor events are required to comply with all legal and Council requirements as detailed in Waverley Council’s Outdoor Event Management and Delivery Guidelines. Council may withhold or withdraw approval for any event which does not comply with the Outdoor Event Management and Delivery Guidelines. The Outdoor Event Management and Delivery Guidelines will be updated from time to time to reflect any legislative and/or Council operational changes affecting the delivery of safe, accessible and sustainable Events in Waverley.
Scope This Policy applies to all events held in Waverley Council owned or managed public buildings and lands within the Waverley Local Government Area (LGA). This Policy does not apply to:
Unpublicised informal social or family gatherings in outdoor venues where no equipment is involved (standard park rules apply)
Outdoor Markets (Refer to: Council’s Outdoor Market Operations in Public Places 2009)
Footpath seating (Refer to Council’s Development Control Plan 2012) Seasonal use of sports fields by schools and registered sporting clubs Public rallies and demonstrations (Refer to NSW Police, Notification to hold a
Public Rally)
Commercial fitness training (Refer to Council’s Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers Policy 2011)
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Filming (Refer to Local Government Filming Protocol 2009) Objectives This Policy aims to deliver the following objectives
1. Provide for a range of events that meet Waverley Council’s cultural, social, economic and sustainable strategic directions.
2. Clarify the expectations and classification of events in Waverley. 3. Provide controls that minimise adverse impacts of events on the non‐event
community and environment.
4. Manage the health and safety of persons attending the events. 5. Manage compliance with relevant legislative requirements and standards.
Definitions For the purpose of this Policy the following definitions apply: Event An organised one‐off temporary occurrence to be held within the Waverley LGA on
public land (outdoors) or public buildings (indoors), where people assemble at a
given time and location for the purpose of entertainment, recreation, community,
ceremonial or promotional purposes, either for free or for the payment of a fee and
include but not limited to:
Concerts and shows One off sporting events Film screenings Festivals and fairs Exhibitions Civic, civil and religious ceremonies Historical or significant commemorative celebrations Corporate activations or promotions Publicised social gatherings with or without infrastructure
Events are further classified as either:
Not for Profit An event held to raise funds or awareness of a not‐for‐profit organisation or cause, run by or officially endorsed by a registered not‐for‐profit body eg charities, public schools. Private An event held with no commercial or personal benefit or gain
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Public An event held for commercial gain or personal benefit
Council Run An event created, organised and funded and/or partnered by Council
Venue Managed An event created and funded by an external body
Event purpose Event applicants are required to demonstrate how the event will provide a welcoming and safe environment that meets one or more of the following outcomes:
delivers either recreational, social, cultural, education or information opportunities for residents and visitors to participate
supports and contributes to the well‐being of residents and visitors supports and includes people from all sections of the community supports and respects the unique identity of Waverley and its culture recognises occasions of historical, social or cultural significance contributes to the local economy, businesses and tourism
Limitations and Restrictions Waverley Council does not support events:
which promote tobacco or gambling; with alcohol promotion being the main purpose; are racist or sexist in nature; involve endangered animals, or cruelty to animals; cause undue strain on public spaces during the Summer season (December to
January);
threatens biodiversity in ecologically sensitive areas eg bush regeneration sites aquatic reserves.
Council may cancel or modify events at any stage in its development including, but not limited to:
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Extreme weather Identified high risks Site safety or conditions
Approval Process All events held in the Waverley LGA on public land or buildings owned or managed by Waverley Council require approval from Waverley Council. Assessment of an event application will be based on the following criteria:
Suitability and purpose of the event activity (see above “event purpose”) Suitability and experience of the event organiser Suitability and availability of the event location and duration Impact of the event on location and surrounds
To determine the level and number of management and compliance conditions to be applied, events will be categorised as either a low, medium or high impact based on the activity proposed. All events categorised as high impact will be required to submit an Event Management and Delivery Plan a minimum of four weeks prior to occupation of the event site.
Event Impact Criteria
Low Impact Event
Held between 6am and 6pm Infrastructure footprint under <50m2 Involves minimal/low level amplification1
Medium Impact Event
Involves between 100 and 1000 patrons Finishes between 6pm and 9pm Infrastructure footprint between 50m2‐150m2 Involves food and / or non‐alcoholic service or sales Involves minimal/low level amplification2
High Impact Event:
Involves more than 1000 patrons Finishes after 9.00 pm on any day Infrastructure footprint exceeds 150m2 Includes Liquor sale/supply for consumption Involves amplified noise, music, entertainment or activities2 Includes fencing, stage, audio/visual equipment, tiered seating Requires road closures or otherwise impacts on the normal use of roads and/or requires special/additional public transport provisions Involves fireworks / pyrotechnics
1 Minimal/low level amplification means to produce amplification of devices including but not limited to; non‐commercial entertainment speakers, music, loudspeakers, PA system or microphone that are inaudible at a radius of 50m from the device and operated between 6am and 9pm. 2 Amplified noise means use of any equipment/devices that amplifies noise, including though not limited to; entertainment speakers, DJ, loudspeaker, PA system.
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Event assessment and approval flowchart
Venue Managed Event Council Run Event
Event application form submitted Application form submitted for the use of a
Council owned or managed public building or
open space for assessment.
Event proposal Event proposal assessed against Council Event
Criteria; allocated a budget and event organiser
nominated.
Event application assessed Event purpose, size, duration and suitability assessed and either given an “in principal”
approval or rejected.
Event venue booked Council owned or managed public building or open
space booked with relevant venue officer.
Event impact conditions applied Event categorised as either a low, medium or high impact event to determine the level and number of management and compliance terms and conditions to be met by the event applicant to gain an event approval and applicable fees to be charged.
Low to medium impact events High impact event
Venue Hire Agreement issued Venue Hire Agreement issued Meetings with relevant authorities (eg local police and transport) will be arranged prior a Venue Hire Agreement being issued containingl the terms and conditions required to be met by the event organiser and addressed in the Event Management and Delivery Plan.
Event compliance Council officers and or rangers monitor event to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of event approval
Event Management and Delivery plan (EMDP)
EMPD developed in consultation with event organisers, Council officers and external agencies eg local police, RMS, Sydney Transport, Maritime services.
Pre occupation site condition inspection
Site compliance check prior to site opening to public.
Event compliance Council officers monitor event to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of event approval.
Post event site condition inspection
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Timeframe Waverley Council requires various lead times for event approvals and site management, depending on the event impact.
Low impact event 5 – 10 working days
Medium impact event 2 – 8 weeks
High impact Minimum 6 months
Any applications received less than the minimum standards above may be rejected.
Fees Council’s fees and charges will be applicable as listed in Council’s Pricing Policy Fees and Charges relevant at the time of the event, including, but not limited to:
a. Application fee b. Venue hire fee c. Temporary food vending permits d. Temporary traffic management requirements e. Site Supervision eg security, contractors, venue manager f. Parking g. Waste removal h. Use of facilities i. Use of utilities j. Damage and/or Security Bond
Applicants are responsible for all other costs associated with conducting their event.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements Event applicants are required to demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements, including but not limited to:
Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian standards requirements State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Development) Codes Div 3
Temporary Uses and Structures
State Environmental Planning Policy – Infrastructure 2007 Food Act 2003 and the Food Standard Codes
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The Liquor Legislation Bill Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 NSW Food Authority: Food Handling Guidelines for Temporary Events Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2008 Smoke Free Environment Act 2000 NSW Explosives Act, Australian Explosives Code ‐ fireworks Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) licence for the use of live or
recorded copyrighted music
RMS – Marine Aquatic Licence requirements Outdoor Event Industry Standards Additional conditions pertaining to outdoor events will be based on relevant planning requirements, legislation and industry standards. Waverley Council Related Policies and Plans Event applicants are required to familiarise themselves with the Council’s relevant policies and plans including, but not limited to:
Pricing Policy Fees and Charges DA conditions applicable to the venue Plans of Management relating to venue Environmentally Sustainable Events Policy Waste Minimisation and Management Policy Community Safety Plan Multicultural Action Plan Waste and Resource Recovery Action Plan Access and Mobility Action Plan