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The area where the event is being held (indoor or out), will be deemed a ‘public building’ during your event under the Health Act 1911 and the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992. It is important that the organisers ensure that relevant guidelines are followed and approvals are obtained. The City categorises events based on risk, Low (Category A), Medium (Category B) and High (Category C).
Category B
Attendance
100-499
Characteristics of event
May need funding to run event Minor infrastructure (i.e small marquee) Selling of food Promotion to one interest group or one to two suburbs
Example of event
Christmas carols Fundraising event School Fair Outdoor movie night Sport Carnival
City of Cockburn involment in event
Recreation Services Environmental Health Services Waste Services
Time frame for approvals
Submit forms at least two months prior to event
Forms required to be completed
Application to sell food from a temporary permises (two weeks prior) Casual Venue Hire Application Form opens in a new window - to book a City of Cockburn community centre Public Building Event Application Form opens in a new window (two months prior)
500+
Grant required to run event Promotion to the entire City Temporary road closures Major infrastructure required (i.e. stage, PA system, large marquee) Selling of food
City of Cockburn departments involved in event
Recreation Services Grants and Research Environmental Health Services Engineering Waste Services
Make initial contact at least six months prior to event
Application to sell food from Temporary Premises (two weeks prior) Public Building Event Application Form opens in a new window(three months prior) Road Closure Application opens in a new window through the WA Police website