The Visitor Economy and Events
Development Manager introduced the report which refers
predominantly to events held on Council land, with reference to
other events. The capacity for events at Mote Park from June 2021
had been reached, although some events may be cancelled.
When applying to run an event,
organisers would need to provide a risk assessment specifically
regarding COVID-19, additional to the Health and Safety and Fire
Safety risk assessments usually provided. Smaller events that had
not previously needed to seek approval from the Safety Advisory
Group (SAG) would be required to do so, and the Visitor Economy and
Events Development Manager confirmed that the team would assist
event organisers with this process where possible.
New legislation would be acted
upon as it was published, and the MBC guide to event management
would be updated as appropriate.
RESOLVED: That the contents of the report be noted.