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.