Issue - meetings

This report advises the Committee of current charges and a recommendation to reduce costs for street parties and special events, following complaints that the Brent charge is excessive in comparison to other London boroughs.

(i)         that approval be given to a reduction of charges for street parties and special events (for example; ad-hoc play street applications) organised by local residents on non-traffic sensitive streets from £1,325 to £200 per event plus VAT to cover the costs of producing the required statutory Traffic Order, drafting the site notice and checking traffic management plans;

(ii)        that approval be given to the reduction of charges for regular special events (e.g. street closures for annual religious events, or regular events hosted by local community groups) from £1,325 to £1,125 plus VAT;

(iii)       that the charges for special events hosted by commercial groups shall be maintained at the current rate of £1,325 plus VAT be noted;

(iv)       that it be noted that street party organisers would continue to be required to arrange their own traffic management and meet these costs in full under the new application process.

Councillor Perrin (Lead Member, Environment and Neighbourhoods) introduced the report from the Strategic Director, Environment and Neighbourhoods which advised on the current charges for street parties and a recommendation to reduce costs for street parties and special events, following complaints that the Brent charge was excessive in comparison to other London boroughs.

Councillor Pavey (Deputy Leader) sought and received a commitment to the Council producing its own street party guide for the public.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that approval be given to a reduction of charges for street parties and special events (for example, ad-hoc play street applications) organised by local residents on non-traffic sensitive streets from £1,325 to £200 per event plus VAT to cover the costs of producing the required statutory Traffic Order, drafting the site notice and checking traffic management plans;

(ii)        that approval be given to the reduction of charges for regular special events (e.g. street closures for annual religious events, or regular events hosted by local community groups) from £1,325 to £1,125 plus VAT;

(iii)       that the charges for special events hosted by commercial groups be maintained at the current rate of £1,325 plus VAT;

(iv)       that it be noted that street party organisers would continue to be required to arrange their own traffic management and meet these costs in full under the new application process.