Purpose

The Events Framework provides a documented
approach to events on outdoor council land bringing together all
event processes and procedures.

Content

RESOLVED that Cabinet:
-

(a)          
noted the contents or the framework and agrees the
process and policies for events;

(b)          
agreed to option 2 with regards to the future
approach for safety related paperwork for external event
organisers;

(c)          
noted the detail in the summary of legal
implications; and

(d)          
delegates to the Director of Commercial Operations
in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure
and Commercial Operations, the implementation of these
decisions
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations
Reason
The development of
the Events Framework is in line with audit recommendations for a
clear auditable approach to events. The council has a duty of care
to ensure events on its land are safe and well managed reducing
risk whilst also ensuring the process enables communities to
deliver events.