Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: The decision is whether to grant a licence for the use of Wood Street Car Park Southam for the annual town mop fair.
topline: The Deputy Chief Executive has decided to grant a licence for the use of Wood Street Car Park Southam for the annual town mop fair.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it is a recurring event that is a local attraction for residents and visitors.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Operator of the mop fair", "Residents", "Visitors"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4054
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Proposed licence for the use of Wood Street Car Park Southam for the annual town mop fair.
Content: Proposed licence for the use of Wood Street Car Park Southam for the annual town mop fair. That the Council give consent to granting the licence. The mop fair is held annually in the town centre and the operator each year requests the use of the car park. The fair is local attraction for residents and visitors. The Council is protected with a licence drafted by Legal Services and with an appropriate level of insurance from the licencee. The proposed dates between 12:00 noon on the 19th until midnight on the 20th October 2025. Agree to give the licence. Decline to give the licence.
Date of Decision: September 4, 2025