Decision details

Killisick Fun Fair

Reference: D226

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give permission for James Mellors Amusements Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd to hold an Annual Fun Fair from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th July 2014. Arrival on Monday 14th July and depart from 8am Monday 21st July. To have cleared the site no later than 3.30 on 23rd July. Dismantling to cease at 11pm and no HGV’s to leave site on Sunday. Opening hours on Sunday would be 3pm to 8:30pm.

Decision:

. That James Mellors Amusements Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd Annual Fun Fair be allowed to go ahead at Killisick Recreation Ground, Coppice Road, Arnold as outlined on the above dates. Attendance, est. 1500-2000 people per day.
This decision is dependent on correct insurance and event risk assessment and will require the issue of a lease 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 leaving near to the park and so encourage social cohesion.

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 04/08/2014

Date of decision: 27/06/2014