Decision details

Friends of King George V Standhill Park – Picnic in the Park

Reference: D1750

Decision Maker: Director of Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To give approval for the Friends of King George V Standhill to hold their Picnic in the Park community event at King George V Standhill Park on 11th July between 11:00am and 3:00pm, Set up one and half hour before the event and take down 1 hour after the event.

Decision:

That the Friends of King George V Standhill park be permitted to go ahead with their Picnic in the Park event as outlined on the above date and time. Estimated attendance 200 over the course of the event.
This decision is dependent on correct insurance and 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’s Parks and Open Spaces

Alternative options considered:

Not to hold the event

Publication date: 22/06/2026

Date of decision: 22/06/2026