Decision details

Killisick Recreation Ground and Richard Herrod Annual Fun Fairs 2020

Reference: D936

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give permission for James Mellors Amusements Ltd and Proctors (Nottm) Fun Fairs Ltd to hold Annual Fun Fairs on both Killisick Recreation Ground and Richard Herrod Field as follows:
Killisick Recreation Ground:
Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th July 2019 inc.
Arrival on Monday 13th July and depart from 8am Monday 20th July. Opening hours on Sunday would be 2pm to 8.30pm
Richard Herrod Centre Playing Fields:
Thursday 23rd July to Sunday 26th July 2019 inc.
Arrival on Monday 20th July and depart on Monday 27th July. Opening hours on Sunday would be 2pm 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 and Richard Herrod Playing Field 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 living near to the parks and so encourage social cohesion.

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 05/02/2020

Date of decision: 05/02/2020