Decision details

Fairtopia Mini Funfair at Newstead Recreation Ground

Reference: D1574

Decision Maker: Director of Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give approval for On the Scene Event Management Ltd to hold a Mini Funfair event at Newstead Recreation Ground on 17th and 18th May, operating time from 12:00pm until 20:00pm. Arriving on site to set up on 16th May at 8am and to leave site on 19th May by 2pm

Decision:

That On the Scene Event Management Ltd be permitted to go ahead with their Funfair on the dates and times mentioned above. Attendance, est. 3000 over the operating period.
This decision is dependent on; the payment of the licence fee of £1900 and additional RPI uplift, payable one week prior to the event, compliance with Health and Safety Regulations, to provide to the Council a Notts Safety Advisory Group approved event management plan, satisfactory food hygiene rated food vendors, appropriate public liability insurance, safety certificate and risk assessments for the inflatables and 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 to the land occur whilst accessing and exiting the site.
In addition to the above, the organiser must not set out or erect any structure on the Cricket Squares, only pedestrian traffic is permitted within these areas.

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: 02/01/2025

Date of decision: 02/01/2025