Meeting documents

Board of Trustees of the Recreation Ground, Bath
Wednesday, 8th October, 2008

Bath & North East Somerset Council

MEETING:

The Board of Trustees of the Recreation Ground, Bath

MEETING DATE:

8th October 2008

AGENDA ITEM NUMBER

9

TITLE:

The Recreation Ground, Bath - Update on General Management issues

 

WARD:

All

AN OPEN PUBLIC ITEM

List of attachments to this report

Appendix A - Draft Considerate Events Organisers Charter

Appendix B - List of proposed contacts for the Event Organisers

1 THE ISSUE

1.1 This paper gives the Trustees an update on general management issues at the Recreation Ground.

2 RECOMMENDATION

The Trust Board is asked to:

2.1 Note the contents of this report.

3 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

3.1 Any financial implications have been noted within the content of this report.

4 THE REPORT

4.1 Car Parking

The line marking of the Tarmac car park in the North area of the Recreation Ground is due to take place in the next few weeks depending on the availability of the contractor. The Traffic Regulation Order is being pursued with the area is being defined as to what the order will cover.

4.2 Considerate Event Organisers Charter

This has been drafted and a draft copy is attached in Appendix A for discussion, this is to be attached to all event lettings. Appendix B details the proposed list of whom the event organisers have to contact.

5 RISK MANAGEMENT

5.1 Not applicable for this report.

6 RATIONALE

6.1 General Management fulfil the terms of the Trust.

7 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED

7.1 All information is contained within the report.

8 CONSULTATION

8.1 Open Spaces and Parking Services, Bath and North East Somerset Council.

9 ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN REACHING THE DECISION

9.1 General Management fulfil the terms of the Trust.

10 ADVICE SOUGHT

10.1 Open Spaces and Parking Services, Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Contact person

Jo Long - Trust Board Adviser - 01225 477661

Background papers

None

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APPENDIX A

Draft Considerate Event Organisers Charter

Considerate

The Event organisers must show consideration to the needs of the general public, traders and businesses, site personnel and visitors. Special attention is to be given to the needs of those with sight, hearing and mobility difficulties.

Environment

Be aware of the environmental impact of your event and minimise as much as possible effects of noise, light and air pollution. Efforts should be made to select and use local resources wherever possible. Attention should be paid to waste management and the recycling of materials.

Cleanliness

The Event site is to be kept clean and in good order at all times. Site facilities and toilets should be maintained to a high standard. Surplus materials and rubbish should not be allowed to accumulate on the site or spill over into the surroundings.

Good Neighbour

General information regarding the Event should be provided to the attached list of contacts.

Respectful

Pride in the management and appearance of the Event site and surrounding environment is to be shown at all times. Organisers should be instructed in dealing with the general public.

Safe

Construction operations and site vehicle movements are to be carried out with care and consideration for the safety of Event personnel, visitors and the general public.

Responsible

Ensure that everyone associated with this Event understands implements and complies with this charter. Failure to act in accordance with this charter may result in future applications to hold an event on this site being denied.

Appendix B

List of proposed contacts for the Event Organisers

Title

Firstname

Surname

Address1

Address2

Address3

Address4

Address5

Councillor

Terry

Gazzard

         

Mr

Charles

Curnock

Abbey Administrator

Bath Abbey Offices

Bath

BA1 1LT

 

Mrs

Diana

White

Secretary

Great Pulteney Street Residents Association

     

Mrs

 

Robinson

Manager

Fitzroy House

     

Councillor

Brian

Webber

         

Mrs

Judith

Rutherford

The Empire

Grand Parade

Bath

BA2 4DF

 

Mr

Simon

Roper

Arlyngton Hotel

24/25 Pultney Road

Bath

BA2 4EZ

 

Mr

W

Gilson

Chairman

Friends of Bath Recreation Ground

     

Mrs

B T

Ferol

Friends of Bath Recreation Ground

       

Mr

Bob

Calleja

Bath Rugby

11 Argyle Street

Bath

BA2 4BQ

 

Mr

Roy

Willcock

Chair

Great Pulteney Street Residents Association

     

Mr

Nigel

Websper

 

Pulteney Estate Residents Committee