Decision - Outdoor Events - Madeira Drive Road Closures 2016

35.1    The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive in relation to Outdoor Events – Madeira Drive Road Closures 2016. The report sought approval for landlord’s consent to the proposed programme of events on Madeira Drive in 2016 and the associated road closures.

35.2    In response to Councillor Greenbaum the Assistant Chief Executive explained that Officers were considered how additional funds towards the repair works to Madeira Terraces could be raised through events; however, bucketing was not generally very lucrative in the city. In respect of levying costs against events it was noted that this was not considered proportionate as any profit from events was often marginal.  

35.3    It was confirmed for Councillor Druitt that no application for an event on the Madeira Drive had been refused.

35.4    It was confirmed for Councillor C. Theobald that it was the intention of the Pride 2016 parade to start from Hove Seafront again.

35.5    In response to Councillor Greenbaum it was confirmed that the Council did not specify what sponsorship of events was acceptable, though organisers would be required to follow national legislation.

35.6    The Chair then put the recommendations to the vote.

35.7RESOLVED:

1)        That the committee grants landlord’s consent for the 2016 programme of events on Madeira Drive and the associated road closures as listed in Appendix 1.

2)        That the committee authorises officers to enter into formal agreements with event organisers to determine conditions, fees and levels of support as appropriate.

3)        That the committee authorises the Assistant Chief Executive, after consultation with the Chair of the committee, Opposition and Group spokespersons, to make any alterations to the events programme as necessary and to approve new applications in accordance with the Outdoor Events Policy.