Organising an event or holding an occasional market
Events can be a great way to draw people to centres and parades, bringing communities together ranging from community festivals to pop up shops. They can showcase what’s going on in a place and generate interest.
The Council’s Outdoor Events Organisers Guide provides useful advice to help organisers plan and run successful events.
Creating temporary spaces for children to play, hold a street play event or organise a street party could help activate streets and unite communities.
Markets and fairs can attract people into centres to spend money, as well as support local producers and small businesses.
Some great examples of local markets exist in Birmingham already, for example Moseley Farmer's Market and Stirchley Community Market.
If you would like to hold a one off or an occasional market or fair in Birmingham, you must apply for a licence from the City Council.
