Decision details

Events, Arnold Carnival Fun Fair, 2016.

Reference: D396

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 on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2016. Arrival from Wednesday 15th June and depart the evening of Sunday 19th June.

Decision:

That James Mellors Amusements Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd Annual Fun Fair be allowed to go ahead at Arnold Carnival, Arnot Hill Park site, as outlined on the above dates. Attendance, est. 15,000-20,000 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 visitors attending the annual Carnival and so encourage social cohesion.

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event.

Publication date: 21/01/2016

Date of decision: 21/01/2016

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