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12.1

The committee considered a report of the Executive
Director of Neighbourhood Services setting out a potential
opportunity for a festive event to be held in Weston Park, seeking
approval to hold such an event and
seeking approval for the Director of Parks, Leisure and Countryside
to give final approval to a specific event and award a
‘license to occupy’ to an event operator.

12.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-

1.   
Notes the contents of the report.

2.   
Agrees that a festive animation of the kind described in this
report represents a positive and beneficial use of the park taking
into account the charitable purposes for which Weston Park is held
and approve, in principle, a festive animation being held in Weston
Park.

3.   
Delegates authority to the Director of Parks, Leisure and
Libraries, in consultation with the Council’s General
Counsel, Chief Property Officer and Director of Finance and
Commercial Services to give final approval to a specific event
being held in Weston Park and to grant a license to use and occupy
part of the Park (plan attached at
Appendix A) to an event operator for such an event.

 

12.3

Reasons for Decision

 

Enabling an event of this nature would;

·      
Enhance the facilities for recreation and leisure offered by Weston
Park.

·      
Bring guaranteed income into the Weston Park trust

·      
Bring income into local charities and the local economy, and
provide local business and job opportunities thereby improving the
conditions of life of the inhabitants of Sheffield and the
surrounding area

 

 

12.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

Don’t explore this event opportunity. This is not recommended
as it is felt that this opportunity will enhance what Weston Park
has to offer and generate income for the charity.