REQUEST FOR EVENT PROPOSALS – 2027- 2028
Hyndburn Borough Council are seeking to issue grants to event providers, to aid in the organisation of events through the period of April 1st 2027- March 31st 2028. These events must be held on suitable public land in Hyndburn.
Hyndburn Borough Council would like to see a substantial increase in people using the borough’s high streets, parks and public open spaces. Therefore, the purpose of this commission is to run an event programme, at regular intervals throughout the year that allows the organisers to promote Hyndburn, to raise awareness to prospective visitors and increase footfall from the wider Hyndburn, East Lancashire and North West areas.
Documents can be downloaded by clicking the links below and include;
- Request for Proposals – Events 2027-28
- Appendix 1 – Terms and Conditions
- Appendix 3 – Grant Application Form
- Appendix 2i – Example Event Report (for funding of more than £2,000)
- Appendix 2ii- Example Event Report (for funding of £2,000 or less)
(Report templates are to be completed by the event organiser, after the event has taken place.)
PLEASE NOTE KEY DATES:
| Deadline for submitting Proposal | Assessment | Award |
| 8am on Monday 16th November 2026 | Friday 20th November 2026 | w/c 23rd November 2026 |
If you have any queries or require the linked documents in an alternative format, please contact Katie Laxton by emailing katie.laxton@hyndburnbc.gov.uk or calling 01254 388 111