Snake in the Grass recognise that there is often concern from local residents with regard to events and their organisation. Residents may be concerned about issues such as noise, litter, access etc. and, generally, the impact of an event on their lives. We have created these pages to give residents living in areas close to Snake in the Grass events the opportunity to find out information of direct relevance to them.
Snake in the Grass Festival
Health and safety plan / risk assessments:
The Health and Safety plan for the event is now complete. Please email if you would like to see a copy of the health and safety plan or the risk assessments for the event.
Access:
Park closure times: The lower park will be closed all day. Upper park will close at 6pm.
Footpath separating upper and lower castle park: The footpath will be closed from 6pm to 12pm.
Noise:
Sound check times: Sound checks will take place from 11am.
Firework times and details:
There are no fireworks for this event.
Noise Plan:
Snake in the Grass have worked closely with Colchester Borough Council Environmental Health Team to agree a noise plan for the event.
View the noise plan for the event
Car Parking:
Kings Meadow will be used for car parking for this event. The car park will open at 11am and will close at around 11.30pm.
Party in the Park: Proms Spectacular
Health and safety plan / risk assessments:
The Health and Safety plan for the event is now complete. Please email if you would like to see a copy of the health and safety plan or the risk assessments for the event.
Access:
Park closure times:
The lower park will be closed at 2pm. Upper park will close at 5pm.
Footpath separating upper and lower castle park: The footpath will be closed from 6pm to 11pm.
Noise:
Sound checks will take place from 2.45pm - 5.45pm.
Firework times and details:
Fireworks will take place at approx. 10pm. The display will be under 10 minutes in length. The emphasis of this display is on visual elements, rather than on loud noise.
Noise Plan:
Snake in the Grass have worked closely with Colchester Borough Council Environmental Health Team to agree a noise plan for the event.
View the noise plan for the event
Car Parking:
Kings Meadow will be used for car parking for this event. The car park will open at 6pm and will close at around 10.30pm.
Party in the Park: Tribute to the Giants
Health and safety plan / risk assessments:
The Health and Safety plan for the event is now complete. Please email if you would like to see a copy of the health and safety plan or the risk assessments for the event.
Access:
Park closure times:
The lower park will be closed at 4pm. Upper park will close at 5pm.
Footpath separating upper and lower castle park: The footpath will be closed from 6pm to 11pm.
Noise:
Sound checks will take place from 4pm - 5.54pm.
Firework times and details:
Fireworks will take place at approx. 10pm. The display will be under 10 minutes in length. The emphasis of this display is on visual elements, rather than on loud noise.
Noise Plan:
Snake in the Grass have worked closely with Colchester Borough Council Environmental Health Team to agree a noise plan for the event.
View the noise plan for the event
Car Parking:
Kings Meadow will be used for car parking for this event. The car park will open at 6pm and will close at around 11pm.
If you are a resident of the area and have a question or concern relating to the event then please email