Government Guidance from DCMS update for Outdoor and Indoor Events 10 July 2020

Current Situation Government announcement from DCMS made on the evening of Thursday 9th July set out a list of detailed objectives and some guidance. Licensing Authorities are asked to “avoid issuing licenses for events that could lead to larger gatherings forming and provide advice to businesses on how to manage events of this type. If appropriate, the Government has powers under ​schedule 2​2​ of the Coronavirus Act ​2020 ​to close venues hosting large gatherings or prohibit certain events (or types of event) from taking place.” Until such time that more detailed event or public gathering specific guidance has come from Government and Public Health England then Lambeth Events team will not be permitting any new events to take place without adhering to the DCMS current guidance. EventLambeth will only consider events which can demonstrate they meet the following requirements. Lambeth Council requirements may change should there be further guidance from the Government and Public Health England. Current Government Guidance Social Distancing must always be maintained Reviewing capacity in our venues and open spaces Reviewing entrance, exits and hygiene facilities Reviewing the health & safety provisions to maintain government guidance Restriction on singing and playing of wind / brass instruments for professionals only Social interactions should be limited to a group of no more than two households (indoors and out) or up to six people from different households (if outdoors). It is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces). Events in public outdoor spaces that are organised by businesses, charitable or political organisations, and public bodies, provided they take reasonable steps...

MoonWalk Celebration ‘Road Trip’

You may have noticed that Lambeth is missing something very big, and very pink this week! It’s the magical pink tent used by cancer charity Walk the Walk, to stage their iconic night-time fundraising challenge, The MoonWalk London! The MoonWalk London 2020 was due to take place this Saturday, 16th May. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event, like so many, has been postponed until further notice. But cancer continues undeterred and with the growing need to raise funds, Walk the Walk is planning a celebration, but not just any celebration, this is a grand ‘MoonWalk Celebration Road Trip’, virtual of course! On Saturday 16th May, Walk the Walk will be setting off (virtually!)…as the crow flies and heading first to Edinburgh in honour of The MoonWalk Scotland on 6th June. From there the Road Trip continues to Iceland (venue for The MoonWalk Iceland) and the finish line for the Grand MoonWalk Celebration on 13th June. A total of 1,190 miles; it is not often that you can say you are walking from Clapham Common to Iceland!   Walk the Walk are encouraging people to sign up for this virtual challenge, which will take place over 29 days. The goal is to get as many people to Iceland as possible – for every 1,190 miles clocked up by walkers, that’s one more person reaching the virtual finish line in Iceland on 13th June! It is free to join the fun, and fundraising is optional, but every penny raised will enable Walk the Walk to continue making a difference to those living with cancer, when they need help most....

Lambeth Cultural Services by 2020 – Have your say!

Cultural Services by 2020   Dear All,   A wide-ranging consultation on the future of cultural services in Lambeth is launched today and we want to give everyone the opportunity to express their opinion on the events,arts, parks, libraries and sports facilities.   The council is facing unprecedented cuts to its core funding and has to save £90 million by 2018. It means a saving of just over half of cultural services budget for 2013-14. With an anticipated population increase of more than 30,000 in the next ten years, we want to use our assets now to raise income that can be invested more widely for the future.   So, we’re proposing significant changes in how cultural services are provided in Lambeth, including Events and Parks.   We want to be more ambitious around generating income in our parks. We are consulting on a proposed events strategy to hold more events across the whole borough, bring our sound levels for events into line with the majority of London and bring a cultural festival to Lambeth.   Libraries, Arts and Sports services are also a part of the consultation.   We have had thousands of conversations with local people over the last few years which have helped shape the proposals put forward today. We want to continue to work with residents to make sure we find the best solutions to the challenges we face.   How to have your say   You can find the overview booklet, all documentation and a questionnaire online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/culture2020consultation and in all Lambeth libraries. The consultation will close at midnight on Friday 24 April 2015.  ...

Our top 10 things you need to consider when organising an event

When you go to an event, most of the time things run smoothly, you really enjoy yourself and then you go home. Not many people think about what had to happen to make it happen. A sign of a good event is that it goes seamlessly and that’s down to meticulous planning and great organising. So here’s our top 10 list of things that you need to consider when organising your event, whether it’s big or small.   Have you thought about the timing of your event and how long it’s going to last? When will people arrive and can people get to your event easily. Have you checked any planned transport closures on the day your event is planned? Just logon to www.tfl.gov.uk and it should give you everything you’ll need to know. Now what about tickets and prices. Will your event be free? If not, how much are you going to charge and how will the tickets be sold or booked? This is a big one – don’t forget your budget, costs can escalate quickly so make sure you’re aware of what you’ve got to spend and be strict. Get some help. Try contacting someone with experience in running your type of event, for tips and advice at an early stage. You’ll be amazed at what you can get from them. Try searching on social media for ideas and ways you can organise your event. If you want to use one of our parks for your events you’ll need to have a chat with us and we can help guide you through the process of how to book and...