Purpose

This report outlines a review of the current Pride activity over the Pride weekend and sets out an ongoing strategy for the coming 5 year period to ensure the future sustainability of this key weekend for City businesses and communities.

Decision

RESOLVED:

That Committee:

1. Agreed to grant landlord’s consent from 2024-2028 to Brighton and Hove Pride CIC (BPCIC) to continue to deliver the Pride Parade, Village Street party and Preston Park activities.
2. Agreed to implement the charging structure set out at paragraph 3.9.
3. Agreed to allow BPCIC to utilise the Preston Park site for an additional weekend each year in principal, subject to a full community consultation process and a clear event plan, as outlined in paragraphs 3.15- 3.18 below.
4. Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture in consultation with the chair of this committee, to vary consent for the Pride Celebration events as laid out in paragraphs 3.10-3.31 below.