Decision details

Park event re-application - Circus Starr at Torkington Park

Decision Maker: Stepping Hill Area Committee

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

The Area Committee considered a further application from Circus Starr for the use of Torkington Park on 8 May 2017. The application had been resubmitted following the refusal of permission at the meeting on 13 December 2016. Assurances had been given by Circus Starr to the Council’s Greenspace Team that concerns about previous events would be addressed.

 

The Area Committee then agreed that the application be approved subject to:-

 

·         the receipt by the Council’s Greenspace Team of appropriate documentation, licenses and/or insurances and fees;

·         the receipt of written assurances and undertakings by the organiser that the problems experienced at previous events would not be repeated;

·         that the organisers met with representatives of the Friends of Torkington Park to provide them with assurances about their concerns relating to toilet provision, behaviour of event staff and the safety of cabling; and

·         appropriate monitoring of compliance with any further conditions imposed.

Alternative options considered:

None

Wards Affected: Hazel Grove;

Decision Reference: ACEDSH294

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: Councillor Oliver Johnstone declared a Personal and Prejudicial interest as a member of the Friends of Torkington Park group. Councillor Johnstone left the meeting during consideration of this item and took no part in the discussion or vote.

Contact: Jacky Budd, Services to Place Email: jacky.budd@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3332.

Report author: Jacky Budd

Publication date: 01/02/2017

Date of decision: 31/01/2017

Decided at meeting: 31/01/2017 - Stepping Hill Area Committee

Effective from: 08/02/2017

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