What you need to pay if you are planning to hold an event in our town centres.
Mell Square (Inclusive of VAT)
Hire fees for town centre promotions
| Commercial events | 2025/26 Standard rate per day charge inclusive of bank holidays and weekends |
|---|---|
| Small scale e.g. table, chair, small marquee | £317 |
| Large scale e.g. road shows, promo unit | £1,290 |
| Fairground rides | £92 |
| Vehicles promotions - per vehicle | £640 |
Commercial events
| Commercial events | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2,000 person capacity per day | Per trading per day | £588 | £615 |
| Up to 2,000 person capacity per day | Per non-trading day | £166 | £174 |
| Over 2,000 and up to 4,000 person capacity | Per trading day | £2,688 | £2,820 |
| Over 2,000 and up to 4,000 person capacity | Per non-trading day | £463 | £486 |
| Over 4,000 and up to 6,000 person capacity | Per trading day | £3,978 | £4,175 |
| Over 4,000 and up to 6,000 person capacity | Per non-trading day | £684 | £720 |
The High Street (Exempt from VAT)
Hire fees for town centre promotions
| Commercial events | 2025/26 Standard rate per day charge inclusive of bank holidays and weekends |
|---|---|
| Small scale e.g. table, chair, small marquee | £265 |
| Large scale e.g. road shows, promo unit | £1,075 |
| Fairground rides | £76.50 |
| Vehicles promotions - per vehicle | £530 |
Charity and Not-for-profit organisations
| Charity and Not-for-profit organisations | 2025/26 Standard rate per day charge inclusive of bank holidays and weekends* |
|---|---|
| Small scale e.g. table, chair, small marquee | £98.50 |
| Large scale e.g. road shows, promo unit | £216 |
The above fees do not include access to Council utilities e.g. electricity, water etc. If this is required, this will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis once you request a booking.
Late cancellation
If you cancel your event less than 7 days before the date of your hire, you will be charged in full.
If we need to cancel your event due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a free alternative date.
Amendments of hire
If you make any changes to the event less than 7 days before the date of your hire, you will need to pay a non-refundable administration fee of £53 + VAT.
All hire fees will be payable no later than 21 days from the date of your invoice.
Fees and charges are reviewed and set annually.