Issue - items at meetings - Outdoor Events 2021/22 – Life Festival

Report of the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture.

RESOLVED:

(1)          That in accordance with the government’s roadmap and associated guidance, landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for the LiFE Festival at Brighton Rugby Club, Waterhall for four weekends over the course of late July and August 2021 be granted; 

Landlord’s consent would subject to the actions detailed in paragraph 3.7 of the report being carried out. 

(2)          That it be noted that the final permission for events is being sought on the basis that step 4 of the government’s road map was reached on 19^th July and the LiFE music event can take place within any remaining restrictions;

(3)          That officers be authorised to enter into formal agreements with the event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support, as appropriate.

10.1      The Assistant Director, Culture, Tourism & Sport introduced the report and noted that the proposed event had been reduced from 4 to 3 weekends. She stated that it was a small event in terms of those held in the City and that the actual site would be fenced off and managed to ensure numbers were controlled.

10.2      The Sub-Committee noted the information and agreed that subject to the necessary precautions being put in place and Ward councillors being made fully aware that it should be supported.

10.3      The Chair the put the recommendations to the vote which were carried.

10.4      RESOLVED:

(1)       That in accordance with the government’s roadmap and associated guidance, landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for the LiFE Festival at Brighton Rugby Club, Waterhall for four weekends over the course of late July and August 2021 be granted; Landlord’s consent would subject to the actions detailed in paragraph 3.7 of the report being carried out;

(2)       That it be noted that the final permission for events is being sought on the basis that step 4 of the government’s road map was reached on 19^th July and the LiFE music event can take place within any remaining restrictions; and

(3)       That officers be authorised to enter into formal agreements with the event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support, as appropriate.