Decision details

Killisick Recreation Ground and Richard Herrod Annual Fun Fairs 2024

Reference: D1486

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give permission for James Mellor Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd to hold Annual Fun Fairs on both Killisick Rec Ground and Richard Herrod field on the dates and times below:


Decision:

That the Funfair operators be permitted to go ahead with their funfairs as follows:

Killisick Rec:
Operating times: Thurs 18 and Fri 19th July: 16:30-20:30
Sat 20th July 2024: 12:30 - 20:30
Sun 21st July 2024: 12:30 - 18:30

Pull on site: Monday 15th July 2024
Leave site: Monday 22nd July

Richard Herrod Playing field:
Operating times: Thurs 25 and Fri 26th July 2024: 16:30 - 20:30
Sat 27th July 2024: 12:30 - 20:30
Sun 28th July 2024: 12:30 - 18:30

Pull on site Monday 22nd July
Leave site: Monday 29th July

Attendance est. 3000 over the operating periods
This decision is dependent on compliance with Health and Safety Regulations, correct insurance, payment of the licence fee prior to the event and will require the issue of a user licence agreement indemnifying Gedling Borough Council in the event of accident for any activities held on the recreation ground and to ensure the land is reinstated should any damage occur whilst accessing and exiting the site.

Reasons for the decision:

To encourage use of the Council Parks and Open Spaces
To facilitate the provision of amusement rides for the residents living near to the parks and so encourage social cohesion.

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 29/01/2024

Date of decision: 29/01/2024