Issue details - Pride

RESOLVED – (1) That the Committee grant Landlord’s consent for five successive years, commencing August 2015, to Brighton Pride Community Interest Company (BPCIC) to stage the Pride Parade through the city and a fenced and ticketed Pride Festival in Preston Park and Pride Village Party in the St James’ Street area, with all three elements subject to the conditions as set out in 3.28 and 3.29 - 3.33 of the report;

(2) That, subject to the standards and requirements referred to in paragraphs 3.29 to 3.33 being met and the appropriate documentation being produced, the Committee authorises the Assistant Chief Executive to implement the recommendations set out in 3.28.2, 3.28.4, 3.28.6, 3.28.9, 3.28.11, 3.28.13, 3.28.16 and 3.28.22 and to determine with BPCIC the final event formats, fees, charges and conditions as appropriate;

(3) That the Committee agrees that landlord’s consent may be withdrawn should BPCIC fail to comply with the conditions and recommendations as set out in the report,

(4) 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

(5) That the Committee delegates authority to the Assistant Chief Executive to agree any further necessary permissions associated with Pride events including finalising arrangements for the proposed community fund for Preston Park and the St James’ Street areas.