Apply for a sport ground certificate
In partnership with other public organisations we are working towards ensuring a safer community through the safety at sports grounds legislation.
Licence or certificate required
If your sports ground has a covered stand which seats 500 spectators or more you will need to apply for a safety certificate.
If you operate a sports ground that holds more than 10,000 spectators, you will need to apply for a safety certificate.
Apply
Apply for a sport ground safety certificate – GOV.UK
Apply to certify a regulated stand at a sports ground – GOV.UK
Certificate conditions
A safety certificate will specify the conditions of use of the sports ground.
Cost
There is no charge.
Required information
You will need to supply strategies, plans and risk assessments demonstrating that adequate provisions will be made for the safety of spectators.
Inspections
We will inspect the sports ground from time to time, sometimes this will be during a performance or an event.
Application process timescale
The time taken to issue a certificate can vary depending upon the quality of the documentation provided and complexity of the proposals. We would expect to reply to you within about six weeks of receipt.
Appeal
You can appeal to the magistrates court.
Certificate duration
A safety certificate is reviewed at least once per year.
It may be updated in order to accommodate alterations to the structure of the sports ground or it may be revised as a result of changes to the way the sports ground is used.
Further information
The following organisations have helpful information on their websites:
Public register of certificates
There is no public register of certificates.
Circumstance changes
If you have a change in circumstances to your existing safety certificate, you can complete an application on the government website.
Tell us about a change to your existing safety certificate for sports grounds – GOV.UK
Contact
For more information, contact our Licensing Service.
Email: licensing@luton.gov.uk
Telephone: 01582 546040
Luton Council
Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ