Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

20^th April, 2023

Title:

King’s Coronation Community Support

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment

Details of Specific Cabinet Delegation

or Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

·       To promote, consider objections to and implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

·       Authorisation of grants  up to a value of £1000 according to the Council’s criteria for cultural, leisure and events grants

Decision:

·       Waive the fees and costs associated with road closures in support of street parties

·       Approve the award of 25 £500 community grants following an open application process

Reasons for the Decision:

The decision has been taken in line with national guidance issued by Department for Levelling Up Housing & Communities to support localised activity related to the King’s Coronation.

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Do Nothing: Without support from the Council events would either not go ahead or may go ahead in a way that does not provide appropriate health and safety measures, particularly where road closures are concerned.

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

N/A

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

N/A

Reports or parts of reports considered

The report of the King’s Coronation Community Support, considered by Paul Woodcock, Strategic Director for Regeneration & Environment