Decision details

Various Fun Fairs on GBC Parks 2015

Reference: D308

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

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 at the following locations and on the following dates:

Arnold Carnival – Saturday 20th June – Sunday 21st June
Killisick Fair – Thursday 16th July – Sunday 19th July
Carlton Fair – Thursday 23rd July – Sunday 26th July

Decision:

That James Mellors Amusements Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd be allowed to go ahead at the above venues and 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, to encourage social cohesion.

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the events

Publication date: 16/04/2015

Date of decision: 16/04/2015