Guidance For Organising Your local Events

Applications

Land Use

If your event requires the use of land or parks contact placebookings@scotborders.gov.uk  for Common Good land.

There may be costs associated with the use of land. For all private landowners it is essential to gain permission well in advance. This can often be a time-consuming process if there are multiple landowners involved with the process, so please allow for this.

Licences

Not all events will require a licence application, however often events will require 1 or more applications which should be submitted well in advance of your event.

Some common event licences are:

  • Public Entertainment
  • Market Operators
  • Occasional Licence
  • Marches
  • Parades

You can find further information on licence requirements.

Contact liquorandlicensing@scotborders.gov.uk if you are unsure of your licencing requirements or application deadlines.

Roads

Certain events or parades require the use and sometimes closure of roads.

Our roads framework provides a comprehensive guide for event organisers requiring the use of roads.