Agenda item

a)  That the public outdoor events policy, at appendix A of the report, be approved.

b)  That the proposed scale of fees and charges, at appendix B of the report, be approved.

c)  That the implementation of the policy and fees and charges from 1 January 2012 be approved.

The Cabinet was presented with a report which set out the background to a new Public Outdoor Events Policy for the Council.  The Policy was intended to govern all outdoor events which were to take place within the town centre, Council parks and open spaces.  The proposed Events Policy would provide clarity to event organisers and ensure that Council obligations and costs were met, particularly with regard to fees and charges.

In response to a question, the Cabinet was informed that organisers would be provided with one day free of charge, either side of the event being held, to allow them to set up and dismantle.  It was noted that a review was currently taking place with regard to the need to restrict parking within local areas, for long periods of time, during days on which major events were taking place.

The Cabinet agreed to take the decision on the grounds of urgency, as the Policy was to be implemented from 1 January 2012.

Resolved on the grounds of urgency -

(a)  That the public outdoor events policy, at appendix A of the report, be approved.

(b)  That the proposed scale of fees and charges, at appendix B of the report, be approved.

(c)  That the implementation of the policy and fees and charges from 1 January 2012 be approved.