Decision details

Date of Decision:

1^st December, 2023

Title:

The Reytons Concerts, Clifton Park– July 2024

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton

Assistant Director – Culture Sport and Tourism

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Sub scheme of Delegation - Regeneration and Environment Oct 2022

Operational management and maintenance of Parks, Recreation Grounds, Play Areas, Camping, Caravan and Picnic Sites, Allotments, Country parks, all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation, Countryside Service including the letting of land and premises in collaboration with Asset Management 

Brief Description of Decision:

To approve the hire of space at Clifton Park for up to 4 concerts by The Reytons in July 2024, subject to fulfilment of the Premises Licence conditions, contractual commitments and the fulfilment of any recommendations from the Rotherham Events Safety Advisory Group (RESAG).

Reasons for the Decision:

This represents an opportunity to celebrate Rotherham talent, build civic pride and support the burgeoning local visitor economy.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

-       Alternative site. There is no valid alternative site and Clifton Park is associated with the band and their songs.

-       Refusal of hire. There is no valid reason to refuse the hire as long as licensing, contractual and RESAG commitments are met.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

Cllr Sheppard, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion declared a conflict of interest as he has already purchased tickets for the event

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

None