Event Guide

Events make a significant contribution to the goals of Council’s 2040 Community Strategic plan to achieve: Our sense of place and identity; a smart and vibrant economy; environmental stewardship; enable sustainable growth; community health, safety and wellbeing; community leadership and collaboration.

Well managed events are an important part of the development of vibrant and sustainable communities, contributing to our social fabric and local economy.

Are you Planning an Event?

Bathurst Regional Council has created an Event Guide to help demystify the procedures in successfully planning and implementing a community event. Download a copy here:

If you require Council's support, please complete the Preliminary Event Application Form:

Useful Links and Documents

Guide	Link
NO 1 - Before you begin	Bathurst Regional Council Events Bathurst Visitor and Information Centre - What's On Event Plan Template
NO 2 - Event organisers checklist	Event Application Form
NO 3 - Risk management	Bathurst Regional Council Events Risk Management Worksheet Risk Assessment Matrix Notice of Intention
NO 4 - Parks and facilities	Bathurst Regional Council Recreational Facilities
NO 5 - Camping
NO 6 - Road closure application checklist	Bathurst Regional Council Local Traffic Committee Roads and Maritime Services - Events Management Guidelines Bathurst Regional Council Events LEMC Notification Template Communication Plan Template
NO 7 - Development applications for events	Bathurst Regional Council Development Applications State Environmental Planning Policy - Exempt and Complying Development Codes
NO 8 - Food vendors	Bathurst Regional Council Temporary Food Events Bathurst Regional Council Events LPG Checklist
NO 9 - Alcohol checklist	24 Hour Alcohol Free Zones and Areas Liquor and Gaming
NO 10 - Accessibility	Bathurst Regional Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan:Strategy 3.5 Community Events
NO 11 - Drones	Civil Aviation Safety Authority Commercial Drone Civil Aviation Safety Authority Licencing Civil Aviation Safety Authority ARN Application
NO 12 - Volunteers
NO 13 - Sponsorship and grants	Bathurst Regional Council Grants and Donations
NO 14 - Ways to Promote Your Event
NO 15 - Guide for Tourism Marketing
NO 16 - Media Release
NO 17 - Evaluating your event	Bathurst Regional Council Events Example Survey