Agenda item - Open Spaces Event Programme 2024

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Granted landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for each of the proposed events listed in Appendix 1.

2. Authorised officers to enter into formal agreements with event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support as appropriate.

3. Authorised authorises the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture, after consultation with the Chair of the committee to make any alterations to the events programme as necessary including approving new applications in accordance with the Outdoor Events Strategy 2019-2024 and cancelling events if required.

4. Agreed a 3 year landlords consent be granted for the On The Beach series pending agreed conditions.

23.1 The Chair invited Ian Baird to introduce the report starting on page 29 of the Agenda.

23.2 Councillor Hill raised points about the transparency of the economic benefits of outdoor events.

23.3 Councillor Miller asked if ward councillors can be included in the consultation period for outdoor events, and if any work was being done alongside VisitBrighton.

23.4 Councillors McGregor and Goddard praised the outdoor events team and the programme.

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Granted landlord’s consent (subject to the execution of a formal agreement) for each of the proposed events listed in Appendix 1.

2. Authorised officers to enter into formal agreements with event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support as appropriate.

3. Authorised authorises the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture, after consultation with the Chair of the committee to make any alterations to the events programme as necessary including approving new applications in accordance with the Outdoor Events Strategy 2019-2024 and cancelling events if required.

4. Agreed a 3 year landlords consent be granted for the On The Beach series pending agreed conditions.