It comes as research by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skils found existing guidelines for voluntary and community-led events, such as street parties organised for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, lacked clarity and focused too much on what organisers could not do.
The ‘Focus on Enforcement Review of Volunteer Events’ research found concerns about food hygiene certificates, entertainment licences and insurance costs were widespread.
The Can Do guide focuses on seven areas such as event planning, licenses and how to gain certain permissions, health and safety, catering, road closures and information for events requiring specialist guidance.
Nick Hurd, minister for civil society, said: "We all want to build stronger communities. The idea that it is somehow impossible to run an event or throw a street party without getting through masses of red-tape is simply inaccurate.
"It is sad to think that events that can bring communities together don’t happen because of concerns around something as simple as a home baked cake needing a food certificate and this guide busts these myths."
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