Road Closure Application Events on the Highway

Road Closure Application – Events on the Highway

Application to be completed by the event organiser

A minimum of 12 weeks notice is required for a road closure application.

First Name: / Surname:
Address:
Post Code: / Daytime phone no:
Contact tel no. on day of event (if different from above):
Email:

Event details:

Organisation:
Event Title: / Charity Name (if applicable): / Charity Reg No:
Start Date(s): / End Date(s): / Road closure start time(s): / Road closure end time(s):
List road names to be closed or provide plan of the route:
List road names to be used as part of the diversion route or provide plan of diversion route:
Consultation:
Businesses consulted: YesNoPlanned Result: ObjectionsAgreement
Residents consulted: YesNoPlanned Result: ObjectionsAgreement
WYPTE (Metro) consulted: YesNo Planned Result: ObjectionsAgreement
Copies of the consultation letter required along with any replies once received.

Checklist – include the following with your application:

Plan/Map – Route which shows area to be closed and proposed diversion route.
Event plan/Traffic Management Plan – Please see the attached guidance notes
Nonaccredited Marshals and Stewards do not have the authority to direct traffic
on the public highway.
Risk Assessment Form – Please see the attached guidance notes.
Advance signing will be erected at agreed locations on (date) :
(2 weeks prior to event).
Your application may be delayed without the information listed above. All information must be provided at least 12 weeks prior to your event.

Declaration

I understand that, as the event organiser, I am the person responsible for the event. Therefore, I will ensure that appropriate risk assessment and event plan will be in place.

I confirm that I will ensure that there is appropriate signage, traffic management planning and sufficient public liability insurance in place (a minimum cover of £5,000,000).

I indemnify Bradford Council against all claims for accident, damage or injury caused by, or in consequence of the event named.

I understand that if any litter / rubbish remains in the area as a result of the event that there will be a charge imposed on the event organiser should the Council have to remove it.

I have read and understand fully the guidance notes provided to me and will adhere to all responsibilities/duties required by Bradford Council.

Name: / Signature: / Date:
Email the completed form to:

Danny Stewart – 01274 437379 (South)
Peter Richmond – 01274 43 4369 (North) / Or post to your named officer’s address, either:
4th Floor
Britannia House
Hall Ings
Bradford
BD1 1HX