URL: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=871

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Events Framework provides a documented approach to events on outdoor council land bringing together all event processes and procedures.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet: - (a)           noted the contents or the framework and agrees the process and policies for events; (b)           agreed to option 2 with regards to the future approach for safety related paperwork for external event organisers; (c)           noted the detail in the summary of legal implications; and (d)           delegates to the Director of Commercial Operations in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations, the implementation of these decisions Voting: Unanimous Portfolio Holder: Destination, Leisure & Commercial Operations Reason The development of the Events Framework is in line with audit recommendations for a clear auditable approach to events. The council has a duty of care to ensure events on its land are safe and well managed reducing risk whilst also ensuring the process enables communities to deliver events.

Date of Decision: October 1, 2025