Decision details

Newstead Community Events – Halloween Event

Reference: D1730

Decision Maker: Director of Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give approval for Newstead Community Events to hold their Halloween Event at Newstead Recreation Ground on 31st October between 2pm and 7pm.

Decision:

That Newstead Community Events be permitted to go ahead with their Halloween Event as outlined on the above date and time. Estimated attendance 100 over the course of the event.
This decision is dependent on the organisers providing to the Council a copy of their Public Liability Insurance, an event risk assessment 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 occur whilst accessing and exiting the site.

Reasons for the decision:

To encourage use of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 15/05/2026

Date of decision: 15/05/2026