Decision Maker: Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: April 2, 2025

Purpose: This report introduces an updated Events Policy for the borough’s parks and open spaces and the Thames towpath, following a revision of the current policy which dates to 2012. Around 100 events are held by third parties in these areas each year.

Content: RESOLVED that the committee: 1.  APPROVE the updated draft events policy for the borough’s parks, commons, open spaces, and towpaths for public consultation. 2.  NOTE that a further report will be submitted to the committee following consultation, requesting adoption of the final policy. 3.  DELEGATE AUTHORITY to the Executive Director of Environment and Community Services in consultation with the Chair of the Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee to agree the consultation approach and documents.