We take the safety and security of sports grounds very seriously.
You'll need to apply for a licence to run or carry out activities in or around grounds and other covered stands.
Safety certificates
Sports grounds which hold more than 10,000 people must be certified. You'll also need a safety certificate for any covered stand that holds 500 or more spectators, even if it doesn’t need a safety certificate. A certificate can cover more than one stand.
Sports ground regulations
Before you apply you should read the regulations on sports grounds
- Safety certificates for sports grounds
- Safety certificates for regulated stands at sports grounds
Apply
Please contact us for an application form
Evaluation
We'll send a copy of your application to the Sheffield Safety Advisory Group (SAG). This includes:
- South Yorkshire Police
- South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
- Our Building Standards team
- Our Health and Safety team
- South Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
You can download the agreed policy and procedures of the Group below.
Enforcement Policy
You can download our enforcement policy below. This sets out what you can expect from us if you become a licence holder.
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