Decision details
Events Policy for Bath & North East Somerset
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
A guide to the regulatory requirements that must be met by event organisers, together with specific policies regarding events on the highway and in Council controlled parks and open spaces. The policy also sets out terms of reference for the Safety Advisory Group, a multi-agency body which provides health and safety advice to event organisers.
Decision:
(1) To RATIFY the Events Policy
Reasons for the decision:
The policy will ensure consistency and transparency in the Council’s delivery of services relating to events while simplifying the process for event organisers. Furthermore, it will give the Safety Advisory Group a mandate to carry out its work in ensuring that large events are run safely.
Alternative options considered:
None
Report author: Jo Gregson
Publication date: 10/11/2011
Date of decision: 09/11/2011
Decided at meeting: 09/11/2011 - Cabinet
Effective from: 18/11/2011
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