Decision - Future Plans for Pride

RESOLVED – (1) That That Economic Development & Culture Committee continue to support Pride events over the 1^st weekend of August;

(2) That the Committee grant Landlord’s consent for three successive years, commencing August 2014, to Brighton Pride Community Interest Company to stage both the Parade through the city and a fenced and ticketed Pride Festival in Preston Park, with both elements subject to the conditions as set out in 3.28 -3.33 of this report;

(3) That the Committee grant landlord’s consent to Brighton Pride Community Interest Company for the extension of the Pride Festival in Preston Park; extending opening times from1200hrs–2000hrs to 1000hrs -2200 hrs, subject to the conditions as set out in 3.28-3.33 of this report;

(4) That the Committee grant landlord’s consent to Brighton Pride Community Interest Company for the extension of the Pride Festival in Preston Park programme to include arts and community based events on the Friday before Pride and the Sunday after Pride, subject to the conditions as set out in 3.28-3.33 of this report;

(5) That the Committee authorises officers to enter into formal agreements with the respective event organisers to determine fees, charges and conditions as appropriate;

(6) That the Committee requests officers to explore with Pride organisers and other stakeholders plans and arrangements to seek to ensure that spin off Pride related events are coordinated and negative impacts minimised;

(7) That the Committee agrees that landlord’s consent may be withdrawn should any organiser fail to comply with the conditions and recommendations as set out in this report;

(8) That the Committee agrees that, following past practice, a guarantee against damage to the park will be sought and evidence of adequate insurance cover will be required; and

(9)That the Committee delegates authority to the Assistant Chief Executive to agree any necessary permissions associated with any other events planned for the Pride weekends in2014, 2015 and 2016.