Decision details

To approve an Events Policy for Parks and Open Spaces with a structure of fees and charges.

Approves the Events Policy for Parks and Open Spaces and the introduction of fees and charges for events from 1st April 2016, subject to:

  i.  That local non-commercial, charitable and community organisations are exempt from the charging scheme; and

  ii.  Finalised wording of the Policy be delegated to the Interim Head of Service (Operations) in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Operations and the Environment.

Previously events in Council parks and open spaces were agreed outside of any policy framework, with no coherent structure of fees and charges to ensure the Council recovers the costs incurred with accommodating the events.

None considered.

None.