Decision details
Ban on mass balloon or sky lantern releases from Council land
PDF 75 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Executive will be asked to consider a ban
on mass balloon or sky lantern releases from Council
land.
Decision:
The Executive gave consideration to the prohibition on the balloon and sky lantern releases from Council land in view of the impact of the debris from such activity posing a fire risk and a danger to the environment and wildlife and has approved, subject to the replacement of the word ‘mass’ with ‘organised’:-
· the organised balloon or sky lantern releases policy as set out at appendix one of the report;
· the prohibition of sky lantern and organised balloon releases be incorporated into the terms and conditions for the use of Parks & Public Spaces, and Conferences and Events organised in Council buildings.
Alternative options considered:
None
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Not required.
Decision Reference: ED1658
Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None
Forward Plan Reference: CS16
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Environment & Economy Scrutiny
Committee
Contact: Megan Black, Services to Place Email: megan.black@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 218 1410.
Report author: Megan Black
Publication date: 17/12/2014
Date of decision: 16/12/2014
Decided at meeting: 16/12/2014 - Executive
Effective from: 24/12/2014
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