Decision details

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.