Issue - decisions

(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.