Purpose

To give permission for Grow Wild Forest School to hold their weekly forest school sessions between 10am and 12pm midday on Gedling Country Park on the following dates:
June 2026 - 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
July- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
September- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
October – 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
November – 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
December – 2nd, 9th, 16th
January 2027 – 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 24th
March- 3rd, 10th, 17th. 24th, 31st
April – 7th, 14th, 28th
May 5th 12th 19th

Decision

That Grow Wild be permitted to go ahead with their weekly forest school sessions as outlined on the above dates and times. Attendance, 10-15 children with parents
This decision is dependent on the organiser’s:
a) signing a user licence agreement
b) Payment of the licence fee
c) providing a risk assessment and compliance with use of the permitted areas of the park (see map)
d) providing to the Council a copy of their Public Liability Insurance
e) providing to the Council DBS certificates for the staff delivering the activities

Reasons for the decision

To encourage use of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces.

Alternative options considered

Not to hold the event