Advertise an event

Guidelines for the Community Notice Board (CNB) and 'What’s On' Events

Types of promotions we accept:

  • Statutory information: notices about elections, planning applications, etc.
  • London Borough of Harrow information: Councillor contact detail and surgeries, council events etc
  • Local community events:. Events deemed to benefit the local community. Also, events where the aims coincide with those of the borough.
  • Other community information: information for the local community that is not likely to cause offence to public taste and decency.  

Other considerations

  • The council’s decision on the display of posters is final.
  • Posters must adhere to the council’s equality and diversity policies. They must not infringe anti-discrimination legislation.
  • Posters may be rotated to ensure fairness
  • Posters are not returned, they are recycled.
  • Minimum display period is 2 weeks
  • Unauthorised material will be removed and destroyed.
  • We cannot display:
    • Posters promoting the adoption of faith or religion or religious causes. However, church fêtes and the like are allowed.
    • Posters that advertise, promote or oppose any political parties or causes.
    • Posters advertising businesses.

We reserve the right to refuse any material. This applies to material that falls outside these guidelines or that the council, with discretion, regards as inappropriate.

Presentation and content

We welcome posters with:

  • Tidy with an uncluttered layout
  • A4 size, preferably portrait.
  • A clear title and readable text
  • Display contact details clearly
  • Show the admission fee, or say if it's free

Disclaimer

The London Borough of Harrow is not responsible for the accuracy of the items listed on the 'What’s On' Events and CNB. We accept no responsibility or liability for any harm, loss, damage, or inconvenience resulting from any of the information advertised. Furthermore, acceptance of any advertisement or listing on the 'What’s On' Events and CNB does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the council.

If the activity/event you are advertising is open to children or vulnerable adults the event organiser is responsible for:

  • ensuring that safeguarding policies and procedures are in place
  • any necessary DBS checks have been carried out
  • you have appropriate insurance cover in place